ORGNISED BY: Indian Rugby Football Union (IRFU), in collaboration with the Department of Sports & Youth Services (DSYS), Government of Odisha, and the Odisha Rugby Football Association (ORFA).

DESCRIPTION:
*     The girls competition will be held on 16 and 17 January, followed by the boys event on 20 and 21 January.
*     The four-day competition will feature participation from 24 states in each category, bringing together nearly 600 under-15 players from across the country.
*     Beginning in 2024, the Sub-Junior Nationals underwent a significant evolution with the transition from touch rugby to a modified contact format, alongside a shift in the age group from under-14 touUnder-15.
*     Teams will compete through a structured league phase with three teams per group, followed by knockout rounds, with classification matches.