NRL WA would like to congratulate all the young men and women who participated in the RISE Rookie Academy program. Out of this program, representatives have been selected into the 2026 Combined Affiliated States U18s Rugby League Academy.
This year, CAS will be assembling a U/18s Schoolboys and Schoolgirls Squads from players within Victoria, Northern Territory, Western Australia, and South Australia to take part in two, three-day camps in Melbourne, Victoria.
Players will be put through fitness and strength testing, as well as receiving coaching by Academy Coaches from Victoria, Northern Territory, South Australia, and Western Australia.
Congratulations to all those below on their selection and best of luck to all involved
GIRLS
| Name | Club |
| Claudia Foster – Coach | Fremantle Roosters |
| Lauretta Te Moananui – Manager | Ellenbrook Rabbitohs |
| Grace Cairns | Kwinana Titans |
| Kalissa Moon | Ellenbrook Rabbitohs |
| Zhara Petia | Joondalup Giants |
| Capri Beazley | Joondalup Giants |
| Maliana Afu | Ellenbrook Rabbitohs |
| Aymilon Fuimaono | Joondalup Giants |
BOYS
| Name | Club |
| Martin Collis – Coach | North Beach Sea Eagles |
| Paul Milhench – Manager | NRL WA |
| Elias Tsakalos | Ellenbrook Rabbitohs |
| Norman Hayes | Ellenbrook Rabbitohs |
| Shane Paeng | Kalamunda Bulldogs |
| Taniela Te Rauna | Rockingham Sharks |
| TeHuia Tusi | Rockingham Sharks |
| TiakiTutengaehe “Formby” Turner | Ellenbrook Rabbitohs |
Congratulations again to those selected, and we know they will represent Western Australia, their clubs, schools and families with pride.
Any questions or queries please contact creedy@nrl.com.au
