The Hills Sports High School has a proud tradition of Rugby League excellence, providing student-athletes with the opportunity to develop both on and off the field through elite coaching, structured training, and high-quality competition.
In partnership with the NRL, Sports High Schools Association (SHSA), NSW CHS Rugby League, our Rugby League program is one of the most respected in the state.

Our program focuses on developing the complete athlete - combining technical skill, game intelligence, and physical conditioning with leadership, teamwork, and resilience.

Head Coach – Justin Moynihan

With over 20 years of coaching and player development experience, Justin Moynihan brings a wealth of knowledge to the Rugby League Program at The Hills Sports High School.
Justin has an extensive coaching background across elite levels of Rugby League, working with professional organisations and representative squads to develop some of the state’s finest young talent.

Career Highlights:

Justin’s coaching philosophy centres around effort, accountability, and continual improvement. He fosters a professional culture where student-athletes understand what it means to “train like a professional and play with purpose.”

Sporting Qualifications & Achievements:

Assistant Coach – Simon Greaves

Simon brings more than a decade of elite coaching experience and a Senior Club Coach qualification to the Rugby League program.
He has coached across multiple representative levels, currently leading and supporting programs within both school and professional systems.

Career Highlights:

Simon’s expertise in player management, skill development, and leadership mentoring makes him an integral part of our Rugby League coaching structure.

Coaching Philosophy

With over a decade of experience coaching within elite NRL systems and developing high-performance athletes, my coaching philosophy is grounded in respect, resilience, and sportsmanship. I believe true success in rugby league extends beyond results; it’s about shaping disciplined, humble, and driven individuals both on and off the field.

My focus is on developing the whole athlete. I strive to create an environment where players feel supported, challenged, and valued, where they can grow in confidence, character, and self-belief. I encourage athletes to understand the why behind their actions, empowering them to become adaptable, intelligent, and accountable footballers.

Strong fundamentals, personal growth, and mental toughness are the cornerstones of my approach. My goal is simple: to help every player leave the program not only as a better rugby league player, but as a better person ready for life beyond the game.

Program Strengths & Pathways

A Legacy of Success

The Hills Sports High School Rugby League program has produced countless representative players, with alumni progressing to NSW CHS, Australian Schoolboys, NSWRL Pathways, and NRL squads.
Our focus remains on building student-athletes who are not only exceptional players but also outstanding young people ready to contribute beyond the field.

Notable students

Wade Graham, Jorge Taufua, Reagan Campbell-Gillard, Addin Fonua-Blake, Manaia Cherrington, Jeremy Marshall-King, Dylan Brown, Oregon Kaufusi, Haze Dunster, Shawn Blore, Dean Blore.

Major success

20 x past students to have made NRL debut for:

1,609 x NRL appearances

141 x Super League appearances

9 x State of Origin Caps

68 x International Caps

11 x Australian Schoolboys Reps

39 X NSW Combined High Schools U18 Reps

2 x National Schoolboys Cup Titles

5 x NSW State Schoolboys Cup Grand Finalists