From 2011 to 2016, the winners of the New South Wales’ under-16 competition (Harold Matthews Cup) played the winners of Queensland’s under-16 competition (Cyril Connell Cup) in the National Finals.

Results
2011 Canterbury Bulldogs 40 – 8 Easts Tigers Leichhardt Oval View
2012 Souths Logan Magpies 32 – 24 Parramatta Eels Langlands Park View
2013 Parramatta Eels 30 – 28 Norths Devils North Sydney Oval View
2014 Newcastle Knights 34 – 28 Northern Pride 1300SMILES Stadium View
2015 Cronulla Sharks 26 – 20 Townsville Stingers Belmore Sports Ground View
2016 Parramatta Eels 32 – 0 Townsville Blackhawks Bishop Park View