Australia Region LLWS 2026: Ryde Little League Sydney, New South Wales
Ryde Little League proudly represents the entire Australia Region at the 2026 LLWS. The Sydney, New South Wales team went a strong 6-1 through the Australian Regional. They earned their first-ever LLWS trip after winning the entire national championship game.
| Team | Ryde Little League |
| City | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Region | Australia |
| Regional Record | 6-1 |
| LLWS Opener | August 20 at 12:00 PM ET vs Mexico Region |
| Venue | Volunteer Stadium, Game 5 |
| TV | ESPN |
| Manager | Paul Jones |
Ryde beat Central Firebirds 9-3 to win the entire 2026 Australia Region title. The championship game took place at the national tournament in Blacktown, New South Wales. They open the LLWS on August 20 at 12:00 PM ET on ESPN.
Ryde LL, Full 2026 LLWS Roster
| # | Player | Position(s) | Bats | Throws | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Warwick | P / CF | L | L | 4’7″ |
| 3 | Jasper Pearse | 1B | R | R | 5’3″ |
| 4 | Freddie Loats | LF / UTL | R | R | 5’0″ |
| 6 | Mac Dillon | SS / P | R | R | 4’11” |
| 7 | Riley Fury | C / 3B | R | R | 5’7″ |
| 8 | Kobe Bosman | P / RF | R | R | 5’4″ |
| 9 | Cal Lesser | RF | R | R | 5’4″ |
| 10 | Nick Robson | P / 2B | R | R | 5’3″ |
| 14 | Hikaru Kaneko | P / C / 3B | R | R | 5’1″ |
| 17 | Aaron Dare | P / UTL | R | R | 5’7″ |
| 19 | Edin Becirevic | P / 1B / RF | R | R | 5’11” |
| 21 | Jayden Lee | 2B / OF | R | R | 5’7″ |
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Manager | Paul Jones |
| Coach | Ryan Fury |
| Coach | Andrew Ross |
Key Players for Ryde LL at the 2026 LLWS
Daniel Warwick, #1
P / CF · Bats L · Throws L · 4’7
Daniel Warwick currently stands as the single shortest player on the entire Ryde roster. He pitches and patrols center field as a genuinely rare left-handed hitting talent. Manager Paul Jones trusts him in multiple key roles across the entire diamond.
Edin Becirevic, #19
P / 1B / RF · Bats R · Throws R · 5’11
Edin Becirevic currently stands as the single tallest player on the entire Ryde roster. He handles pitching duties along with both first base and right field innings. That size and versatility give Ryde plenty of flexibility across multiple defensive positions.
Riley Fury, #7
C / 3B · Bats R · Throws R · 5’7
Riley Fury anchors the key position behind the plate for this entire Ryde team. He also plays third base, giving Ryde valuable added depth across the infield. Coach Ryan Fury shares the exact same surname as this talented young catcher.
Mac Dillon, #6
SS / P · Bats R · Throws R · 4’11
Mac Dillon holds down shortstop as a genuinely steady two-way contributor for this Ryde team. He also takes the mound, adding real depth to Ryde’s entire pitching rotation. That dual role helped Ryde stay largely unbeaten across most of the tournament.
Aaron Dare, #17
P / UTL · Bats R · Throws R · 5’7
Aaron Dare fills a truly valuable utility role across the entire 2026 Ryde roster. He pitches when needed and fills gaps anywhere manager Paul Jones truly needs. That flexibility gives Ryde many extra options during tight postseason tournament games overall.
Ryde LL Australia Regional Record, 6-1
Ryde Little League went a strong 6-1 through the Australia Region Tournament this year. They played the entire national tournament in sunny Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia. Ryde beat Central Firebirds 9-3 in the final to claim the entire title.
| Round | Opponent | Result | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pool & Bracket Play | Multiple Opponents | 5-1 | Ryde defeated Canberra Rangers 7-1 during pool play and advanced to the Gold Medal Game. |
| Gold Medal Game | Central Firebirds | Win | 9-3. Ryde captured the Australia Region championship and secured its first-ever trip to Williamsport. |
A historic first trip to Williamsport: Ryde clinched the entire Australia Region title with a truly dominant 9-3 championship win. This marks the first-ever LLWS trip in Ryde Little League’s entire program history. Australia has now sent 12 teams to Williamsport since the year 2013.
Australia Region LLWS 2026 Schedule
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Opponent | Venue | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 5 | August 20 | 12:00 PM | Mexico Region | Volunteer Stadium | ESPN |
| Subsequent games depend on results. Updated after each game. | |||||
International bracket opener: Game 5 on August 20 officially opens at 12:00 PM Eastern time. Ryde faces the Mexico Region champion at the entire Volunteer Stadium complex today. Fans across all of Sydney should tune into ESPN for this exciting midday matchup.
Ryde Little League, Sydney, New South Wales
Ryde is a leafy, historic suburb located in the Sydney metropolitan area of Australia. The suburb sits directly along the Parramatta River in New South Wales, Australia. Sydney still remains the largest and most populous city in Australia.
Australia proudly receives automatic direct entry into every single Little League World Series division. The national championship tournament alone decides which league earns that single Williamsport berth. Sydney clubs have consistently represented Australia in six of the last eleven trips.
This trip marks the first-ever official Williamsport appearance for the entire Ryde Little League. Ryde previously won the entire Australia Region back in 2021 without ever traveling. Pandemic restrictions that particular year limited the LLWS field to only American teams.
Conclusion
Ryde Little League proudly represents the entire Australia Region at the 2026 LLWS. The Sydney, New South Wales squad went a strong 6-1 through the regional. They beat Central Firebirds 9-3 to finally secure their first-ever trip to Williamsport.
Key players to watch closely include ace pitcher Edin Becirevic and catcher Riley Fury. They open the tournament on August 20 against the entire Mexico Region champion. The game starts at 12:00 PM ET at historic Volunteer Stadium on ESPN.
