YEAR 10 student Darby Moore has lived and breathed rugby league since he was 10 years old and is sharply focused on becoming a professional NRL player.
His journey started with the Camden Haven Eagles and progressed to the Pathways: Elite Rugby League Academy [PERLA], an initiative of Camden Haven High School.
He is also a member of the Sydney Roosters Development Squad, with previous training as part of the Central Coast Harold Matts Roosters Squad.
The prestigious and highly regarded development squad is composed of talented 17-year-olds, making Darby the youngest team member.
Membership requires weekly travel to Sydney to participate in training, as well as five scheduled games against other NRL clubs, with the first match against St George set down for 21 February at Henson Park.
Darby’s mum, Amy Moore, told News Of The Area, “I’m an extremely proud mum, Darby not only trains hard in season he is at the gym almost every day and volunteers as a junior rugby league referee.”
“His coach refers to him as a very coachable kid which in my eyes is the best praise he could receive.”
Alongside his dad, Mike, Darby also coaches and mentors his younger brother Hudson’s team, with a love of the sport very much a family affair.
During trials at Coffs Harbour in 2025, he was approached by a sports management agent and has since signed with Ignite Sports to further his promising career.
By Rachael THORPE
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