First XV rugby: Westlake win title thriller, St Andrew’s stun Southland Boys’ High School
As for the forthcoming Blues final, Westlake have bossed the best of Auckland 1A three times in the…
St Andrew’s College First XV chasing 35-year drought-breaker in South Island final
The last St Andrew’s College team to make the national Top 4 First XV tournament. Photo / Supplied…
First XV rugby: Three Hawke’s Bay schools in rugby semi-finals
Semi-finals will also be played on Saturday in the Blues and Chiefs regions in the North Island, as…
Auckland 1st XV rugby final: Auckland Grammar v Kelston Boys’ High at Eden Park – ticket stand-off defused
Auckland Grammar fans celebrate during last weekend’s semi-final against St Kentigern. Photo / Photosport Grammar is appearing in…
First XV rugby: Auckland Grammar, Kelston Boys’ High reach 1A final
For Grammar, this will be their first final since 2015, while for Kelston it will be their third…
Napier Boys’ High School First XV reach final of Super 8
The victory also means Napier claim the historic Polson Banner, contested annually with Palmerston North Boys’. The Napier…
Ryan Fox: King’s College First XV history of British Open winner
“Rugby and cricket were my main two sports,” Fox once said. “I didn’t start competitive golf until after…
First XV rugby: What you can and can’t get away with saying at First XV rugby
For some reason, people who are otherwise quite capable of speaking clear, coherent English in everyday life suddenly…
First XV wrap: Auckland Grammar edge Sacred Heart to stay unbeaten in 1A, Rosmini end Westlake streak
With St Kentigern trousering three points from a 26-26 draw (and bonus point) with fifth-placed Mt Albert Grammar…
Auckland Grammar bans rugby analyst from filming First XV matches
Auckland Grammar players gather after a recent game against St Kentigern College. Photo / Photosport. For instance, at…
First XV wrap: Hamilton Boys go top in Super 8 as rivals close gap
Despite six changes from their starting line-up which drew with Rotorua, Hamilton blitzed Napier to lead 21-0 after…
First XV rugby: The Quadrangular – a school tournament steeped in history
From 1890 to 1924, a triangular tournament was staged, which Whanganui won 11 times, Wellington 10, Christ’s seven,…