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Navigating the Auckland 1A rugby 'media ban': A tale of two schools
Auckland’s 1A media ban contrasts with schools’ active social media use.
'Our greatest strength': Rotorua Boys' High School collect a fifth national title
Rotorua's win marked their fifth national First XV championship victory.
First XV rugby Top Four finalists decided
Feilding and Rotorua will meet in Sunday's final
First XV rugby: 'Tackle of the year' wins Westlake Boys’ the Blues title
A match-saving tackle in the final play of the game secured Westlake the title.
'Good character prevails': King’s College triumph in Auckland First XV final
Westlake Boys secured their fifth consecutive North Harbour championship.
King's College celebrate 1A title with haka
King’s College defeated St Kentigern College in the Auckland 1A First XV rugby grand final at Eden Park. Video / NZ Herald
'Up for it': Southland, Christchurch in First XV rugby battle for South Island crown
The winner advances to the national Top 4 in Palmerston North.
Last-minute First XV drama: King's clinch final spot in tense semi
King's College will face St Kentigern in the Auckland 1A final at Eden Park.
Auckland First XV semis decided, rivals to clash for Canterbury title
The semifinals and finals around the country have been decided.
Police review footage of top Akl school rugby clash; Witness claims player kicked unconscious
Two red cards were given during the game, one allegedly after a player's head was kicked.
'The next Benji': Brother of Warriors star makes waves as King's go top
Calvin Harris-Tavita has shown his match-winning chops in 1A First XV rugby.
Police intervene after brawl at Akl Grammar involving parents and schoolboy rugby players
A witness said a spectator's comment after a red card sparked the large brawl.
King's topple champions in Auckland First XV rugby shake-up
King's College defeated Kelston Boys' High 28-5, securing a bonus point.
First XV rugby: Palmerston North lead Super 8; Rathkeale dominate
Palmerston North defeated St John's 34-0, leading the Super 8 by four points.
The rise of Rosmini's 'Horse': Young star gallops to scoring benchmark
Braden Morley scored 30 points in Rosmini’s 40-7 win over Massey High.
Giant-killers: Liston College's dramatic rise in Auckland 1A rugby
Rotorua Boys' retained the Moascar Cup, defeating Napier 29-7 in wet conditions.
'I just love rugby': ABs coach Scott Robertson rocks up at First XV tournament
NZ's oldest schoolboy rugby tournament is being held in Christchurch for its 99th year.
'His death has had a huge impact': Napier First XV's inspiration
Coach Willie Tran praised his team's character after a tough first half.
Lost their way: Auckland Grammar fall to Sacred Heart in tough contest
Christchurch Boys' High won a thrilling match against St Thomas 61-40.
'Harmful': Co-ed schools urge NZ Rugby to block exclusive boys’ first XV comp
Forty-three South Island co-ed principals have asked the national body to intervene.
The case for Year 14s to play First XV rugby
The debate over Year 14s playing school sports has reignited with Marlborough Boys'.
Why Rotorua's First XV victory over Hamilton is one for the ages
King's College celebrated a 23-17 victory over Auckland Grammar, securing the Cooper-Greenbank Cup.
Rotorua Boys' High School haka
Rotorua Boys' High School First XV perform their haka on the day they won the Moascar Cup off Hamilton Boys’ High School. Video / Supplied
First XV wrap: Scoreboard drama as Sacred Heart clinch last-gasp victory
Palmerston North edged Hamilton 21-19, their first win since 2011.
On the bus: Behind the scenes of NZ’s greatest schoolboy rugby grudge match
The Christ's v CBHS game featured the highest score in the fixture's 133-year history.
History makers; Inside the 133-year-old schoolboy rugby rivalry.
Christ's College hosts Christchurch Boys' High School in the traditional First XV clash that dates back to 1892. Video / George Heard
Review: Sky TV nails First XV return but misses big rugby moment
REVIEW: That controversial Marlborough Boys' try and the latest in schools rugby.
Opinion: Scots College rugby default raises serious concerns
OPINION: St Peter's Cambridge seek first Central North Island title since 2020.
Analysis: Was the remarkable schoolboy try really against the rules?
ANALYSIS: 'It was not from our playbook,' the Marlborough coach Tonga Taumoefolau says.