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First XV: Inside the battle for New Zealand Schools' first five
Young talent in race for black jersey
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
First XV rugby: The battle for South Island supremacy
A preview of the South Island First XV final.
First XV rugby wrap: Modern powerhouses to clash in Auckland 1A final
The Auckland title will be decided between teams which were separated by just two points.
First XV wrap: Dramatic ending decides Auckland 1A semifinals
Sacred Heart sensationally snatched the season’s final playoff berth.
First XV rugby: Sacred's Heart-stopping win over St Peter's
Could defending Auckland 1A First XV rugby champions Sacred Heart do it again?
First XV wrap: Sacred Heart trump King's College
Victory gives the defending champions a fighting chance of again making the playoffs.
New Zealand's best First XV rugby venues
What makes a good First XV rugby venue? We rank the best ones.
First XV wrap: Pukekohe High topple Wesley College
There have been some power shifts in the Counties Manukau First XV landscape.
First XV rugby wrap: Why Dilworth had points taken away from historic win
It is the most controversial incident in Auckland 1A First XV rugby so far this season.
First XV rugby wrap: St Peter’s benchmark win over Auckland Grammar
It's a wonder third-placed St Peter's aren't even closer to the top of the table.
Truth behind Grammar v Dilworth First XV dispute
What was supposed to be a famous win has become shrouded in controversy.
King’s College sorry for 'genuine mistake' amid Under-14 rugby cheating claims
King’s College has apologised for fielding an over-age player.
Saint Kentigern First XV stand tall, Westlake finally beaten
All the latest news and results from schoolboy rugby around the country.
First XV rugby: Minnows Dilworth claim massive scalp in Auckland shock
Unfancied Dilworth School have pulled off the upset of the season in Auckland First XV.
Tauranga Boys’ juggernaut rolls on
A review of the TBC v Napier rugby game from the weekend.
First XV rugby wrap: Hamilton Boys' High as strong as ever, Grammar remain unbeaten
The defending champs are looking as formidable and well-resourced as ever this season.
First XV rugby wrap: King’s College making their case; should media-shy schools be playing at Eden Park?
Who are the competition’s most improved outfit?
First XV rugby wrap: Hamilton Boys' High retain 106-year-old trophy amid sponsor controversy
All the action from the weekend's schoolboy rugby.
First XV rugby wrap: St Kent's pip King's, code wars return
St Kentigern edged ahead in a gripping contest between two previously unbeaten teams.
First XV rugby wrap: Auckland powerhouses notch wins, national champs stunned
All the action from the weekend's schoolboy rugby.
First XV rugby wrap: Grammar teach lesson in derby, Hamilton's code war
All the action from the weekend's schoolboy rugby.
Connecting Te Awamutu College to the community through sport
Coaches preparing players for life and immersing them in the community.
First XV wrap: Botany Downs making their mark in 1A debut campaign
The school only opened in 2004 but are now in the big time. And the Grammar derby looms.
From teams to tactics: Your First XV 2024 season handbook
Renewed rivalries and documentaries - all you need to know to be ready for kickoff.
Gregor Paul: The major changes in pipeline for Auckland First XV rugby
The proposal is all but agreed to create a city-wide lower-tier competition.
Westlake through to final of World Schools Festival
In Sunday’s final Westlake will face Ireland’s St Michael’s College.
Westlake eye world First XV title after dramatic quarter
Westlake Boys High staged a remarkable comeback to make the semifinals.
'Worst thing in rugby': Mixed feedback for First XV games on TV
There was mixed feedback to last week’s review of the Auckland first XV 1A media ban.
‘No comment’: My strange year inside Auckland schoolboy rugby's media ban
OPINION: Bruce Holloway on the rugby stories they tried to silence.
First XV rugby: Why is schoolboy rugby so popular amidst rugby ‘crisis’?
Why is first XV rugby is so popular when other competitions are in crisis?