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Twelve months after the heartache of losing the decider, Hastings Boys High School finally claimed their maiden National Championship, lifting the Barbarians Cup on Sunday. Winning 25-17 over Chiefs regional winners Hamilton Boys High, Hastings take out Top Four Championship in an absorbing final. It was the final that most expected to see, with the pair arguably […] READ MORE
Once again, New Zealand’s best college rugby sides will converge on Palmerston North for the Top Four Championship. The regional winners in the Boys, Girls, and Boys from Co-ed schools will meet to decide their respective national championships, with the champion boys team being presented with the Barbarians Cup. In recent years there’s been something […] READ MORE
Introducing drug testing for high school rugby shouldn’t just occur at major tournaments either – it should happen far more often. Players, especially at these young ages, need to have consequences for their actions as well as education beforehand. READ MORE
This coming weekend will see the culmination of New Zealand’s college/high school rugby season. The finest boys, girls and co-ed teams will compete for the Top Four Championship in Palmerston North, determining of the champion First XV for the year for the Barbarians Cup. The Top Four has only been in existence since 1982, when Auckland’s […] READ MORE
Auckland’s Mount Albert Grammar school are New Zealand’s National First XV champions for the third time. They have claimed the Top Four Championship after beating Hurricanes regional winners Hastings Boys High 14-13 in the title match. We had a chat with MAGS coach Geoff Moon after their National 1st XV victory; https://t.co/Ktl24OkQ1t pic.twitter.com/jMbr02CsdM — Auckland Rugby […] READ MORE
Scott MacLean is an active rugby referee in Wellington (NZ), and writes for Last Word On Rugby predominantly from the ‘match officials’ viewpoint.