First XV: Our review of an uneven schoolboy rugby media landscape in 2026
The above schools are all party to the ongoing 1A First XV media blackout, predicated on a belief…
First XV rugby should matter, but not too much – Christchurch Boys’ High School headmaster Nic Hill
But the questions she raises are important. What do schools reward? What forms of masculinity do boys see…
First XV rugby final: St Andrew’s College and Tauranga Boys’ College to meet in National Top Four decider
In the other close-fought semi-final, South Island champions St Andrew’s won the physical battle up front and beat…
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…