The Daily Telegraph recently named four Catholic Schools Maitland Newcastle students among its Top 100 junior rugby league pathway talents for 2026. (Link)
The national list identifies emerging players across junior club and school competitions who are considered among the leading prospects on the pathway towards professional rugby league.
Three of the fours named students from the CSMN were All Saints’ College students Chase Butler (No.12), Riley Rostron (No.45) and Benji Thompson (No.66). Chase and Riley were recently selected in the 2026 Australian Schoolboys Rugby League team.
