The Queensland Reds have announced their Super Rugby Pacific, Super W and AON Next Gen Sevens squads for this weekend’s third annual Santos Festival of Rugby in Narrabri.All three teams will be in action at Narrabri Rugby Club, with the men’s and women’s XVs sides taking on the New South Wales Waratahs in pre-season trials and the Sevens outfit featuring in Round 2 of the Next Gen Sevens Series.For the men, Tate McDermott, James O’Connor and Suliasi Vunivalu will feature in their first match of 2023, as Queensland strive to defeat the Waratahs for the first time in the Festival of Rugby’s history.Head coach Brad Thorn said: “It’s great to be back in Narrabri this week. We enjoyed our time there in 2021.“We had a tough hit-out against the Force last weekend. There’s plenty to work on which is what trials are about.“The Waratahs have beaten us in this game the past two years. They’re going to bring a strong challenge on Saturday and we’re looking forward to it.”Super W head coach Simon Craig has named a 24-woman squad for his side’s first trial of 2023.Nine players who are uncapped at Super W level will feature, while Wallaroos Bree-Anna Cheatham, Madi Schuck, Tiarna Molloy, Cecilia Smith and Ivania Wong will play in what is the Super W side’s first outing at the Santos Festival of Rugby.Simon Craig said: “We’ve named a strong squad for this weekend’s trial match against NSW.“We’re looking forward to taking part in the Festirval of Rugby and playing a tough opponent in the Waratahs, this match will help us get a good indication of where we’re at as a squad after a long pre-season.“We have a lot of returning players heading in 2023, but we also have a few new faces who have emerged from Queensland Country Rugby and Queensland Premier Rugby, as well as some girls who have joined us for New Zealand. It will be great to see them all in action for the first time this weekend.“After coming together in November, we’ve been working hard on the field and in the gym over the last few months and I’m confident that our squad are well prepared for a big season ahead, but trial game minutes will be valuable for both coaches and players as we look to establish combinations and cohesion within the group.“It will be a great celebration of Rugby in Narrabri, with the Reds men and Reds Women, both XVs and 7s, all together at the one location.”After starting their campaign with three wins and a draw at Bond University last month, the Queensland Next Gen Sevens side have been bolstered by a number of Aussie Sevens stars for the second leg of the tournament.Olympic, Commonwealth Games, World Cup and World Series winner Charlotte Caslick is set to pull on the Reds jersey, while her national teammates Teagan Levi, Lily Dick, Isabella Nasser and Faythe Manera will also feature.Head coach Reg Tayler said: “As a squad we’re lucky to bring back some experienced players and Queensland Academy of Sport graduates who have been performing on the World stage for Australia.“This weekend our aspiring players will be able to line-up alongside the likes of Charlotte Caslick, Lily Dick and Teagan Levi, which will be invaluable for them as they continue to develop individually as well as in a team environment.“We had a great tournament in Round 1 of the Next Gen Sevens, and we want to continue to build upon our performances heading into Round 2.“Now that our Sevens program is officially under the Reds banner, this is a great opportunity on the weekend for all Reds teams, men and women, to play at the same venue and come together.”Both the Super Rugby Pacific and Super W clashes will be broadcast live on Stan Sport, while the Next Gen Sevens competition will be live-streamed via Rugby Xplorer.The Santos Festival of Rugby will feature a huge amount of Rugby content, as well as live entertainment from country music stars Brad Cox and Casey Barnes. Tickets available via https://bit.ly/3DHmYWq.Queensland Reds Squads – Santos Festival of RugbySuper Rugby PacificQueensland Reds v New South Wales Waratahs, Narrabri Rugby Club, Saturday 11 February, 6:45pm AEST:ForwardsConnor Anderson – Wests – Brisbane State High School – Everton Park RoostersRichie Asiata – Easts – Anglican Church Grammar SchoolJohn Bryant – Souths – St Laurence’s College – SouthsSef Fa’agase – Sunnybank – Shailer Park State High School – Beaudesert WarriorsMatt Faessler – Brothers – Toowoomba Grammar School – USQ SaintsLopeti Faifua – Wests – Saint Kentigern College, AucklandLuke Jones – Wests – St Pius X College – St Ives Rugby ClubFraser McReight – Brothers – Brisbane Grammar School – Albany Creek BrumbiesZane Nonggorr – Bond University – The Southport School – Gold Coast EaglesPeni Ravai – Easts – Ratu Kadavulevu School, FijiRyan Smith – Brothers – St Patrick’s College Shorncliffe – Caboolture SnakesPhransis Sula-Siaosi – Souths – St Joseph’s Nudgee CollegeSeru Uru – Wests – Ratu Kadavulevu School, Fiji – Namoli Rugby Club, FijiHarry Wilson – Brothers – St Joseph’s College Gregory Terrace – Gunnedah Red DevilsLiam Wright – Easts – Anglican Church Grammar School – EastsDane Zander – University of Queensland – St Joseph’s Nudgee College – Albany Creek BrumbiesBacksFloyd Aubrey – GPS – Marist College AshgroveLawson Creighton – Brothers – Padua CollegeFilipo Daugunu – Wests – Dogotuki District School, FjiiJosh Flook – Brothers – St Joseph’s Nudgee College – BrothersIsaac Henry – Wests – Brisbane Boys College – Kenmore BearsTom Lynagh – University of Queensland – Epsom College – Richmond Rugby ClubTate McDermott – University of Queensland – Sunshine Coast Grammar School – Flinders Rugby ClubJames O’Connor – Brothers – St Joseph’s Nudgee College – BrothersHunter Paisami – Wests – Mangere College, AucklandJordan Petaia – Wests – Brisbane State High SchoolKalani Thomas – University of Queensland – Ipswich Grammar School – SouthsSuliasi Vunivalu – Wests – Saint Kentigern College, AucklandSuper WQueensland Reds v New South Wales Waratahs, Narrabri Rugby Club, Saturday 11 February, 4:15pm AEST:ForwardsAlapeta Ngauamo – GPS – St James College BrisbaneBree-Anna Cheatham – Wests – St Augustine’s CollegeDeni Ross – Wests – Oak Hill CollegeHaidee Head – Easts – Lourdes Hill CollegeHana Lane – Wests – West Island School, Hong KongJoana Rabaka – Sunnybank – Nadi College, FijiMadi Schuck – Easts – Alexandra Hills State High SchoolMegan Prinsloo – Nambour Toads – Coolum Beach State High SchoolMiki Trbojevic – GPS – Freshwater Senior Campus, SydneyTazmin Sheppard – Bond University – Budehaven Community School, Cornwall UKTheresa Soloai – Easts – Holland Park State High SchoolTiarna Molloy – Easts – Warialda High School, NSWTina Campbell – GPS – St Hilda’s School, Gold CoastBacksBrianna Dascombe – Wests – Fairholme College, ToowoombaCaitlin Urwin – University of Queensland – St Patrick's College, GympieCecilia Smith – Sunnybank – Leeton State High School, NSWEllie Draper – Souths – Carmel CollegeHeleina Young – GPS – St Joseph’s Secondary School, Suva, FijiIvania Wong – Sunnybank – Balmoral State High SchoolMeg Jakins – Roma – Fairholme College, ToowoombaMelanie Wilks – Bond University – Beerwah State High SchoolsRenae Nona – Sunnybank – Cavendish Road State High SchoolSam Curtis – College Rifles – Waimea College, New ZealandSarah Lewis – GPS – Xavier Catholic College, Hervey BayTerri-Anne Egan – Sunnybank – Marymount College, Gold CoastSevensQueensland Reds, AON Next Gen Sevens, Narrabri Rugby Club, Friday 10 February – Saturday 11 FebruaryLily Dick – Palm Beach Currumbin Alleygators – Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar SchoolSidney Taylor – University of Queensland – Murrumba State Secondary CollegeIsabella Nasser – University of Queensland – Brisbane State High SchoolFaythe Manera – Bond University – Helensvale State High SchoolCharlotte Caslick – Wests – Brisbane State High SchoolTeagan Levi – Bond University – Miami State High SchoolKaitlin Shave – University of Queensland – Clairvaux MacKillop CollegeIvana Lolesio – Easts – Aquinas CollegePiper Flynn – Easts – Kings Christian CollegeAmahli Hala – Bond University – Kings Christian CollegeFleur Ginn – Stretton State CollegeNat Wright – University of Queensland – St Peter’s Lutheran CollegeDrawFriday 10 February12:20pm – Queensland v New South Wales2:00pm – Queensland v AON Rising StarsSaturday 11 February2:25 pm – Queensland v AON Rising Stars3:45pm – Queensland v New South WalesSantos Festival of Rugby – TimetableFriday 10 February1:20pm – AON Next Gen 7s kick-off1:45pm – Vintage Barbarians vs Narrabri Pickled Porkies – 15 min halves2:25pm – Narrabri Boars v Roma Echidnas Women’s 10s3:30pm – Narrabri Boars v Roma Echidnas Men’s5:00pm – New South Wales Country v Queensland Country Women’s7:30pm – NSW Country v QLD Country Men’s8:50pm – Brad Cox performanceSaturday 11 February2:05pm – AON Next Gen 7s kick-off5:15pm – Super W – New South Wales Waratahs v Queensland Reds7:45pm – Super Rugby Pacific – New South Wales Waratahs v Queensland Reds9:30pm – Casey Barnes performance