2021 School rugby
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Just read the statement from the Hurricanes Youth Rugby Council. It looks like the semifinals and finals for the Hurricanes Cup may still be going ahead. Not strange, considering 3 of the 4 semi-finalists were already known, despite the Wellington Premiership final not being played. Known finalists are Hastings Boys, St Pat's Silverstream and Scots College.
The 4th was to be decided by the challenger game that was cancelled between Napier Boys' and Palmerston North Boys' (challenger). If they can't play that challenger game, I assume Napier Boys will be the 4th finalist, considering 1) they finished higher on the Super 8 table than Palmy Boys and 2) they won the Polson Banner game.
The draw for the Hurricanes' semi-finals and final is still under consultation with the schools and will be published later this week.
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It looks like the normal Hurricanes Cup Final will NOT be played, this year.
The current Hurricanes region schedule (not sure whether it's the final version) includes two Regional Secondary Schools (boys) semi-finals, to be played on Saturday, 18 September:
Hastings Boys' v Lindisfarne College
Napier Boys' v Palmerston North Boys'The Final will be played on Saturday, 25 September.
I read on the Scots College FB page that the Wellington Premiership Final will be played on Sunday, 26 September.
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Counties Manukau to call off remainder of Secondary Schools Season
Uncertainty around COVID Alert Levels has forced the abandonment of the Counties Manukau Secondary Schools Rugby competition for 2021.
With the continued uncertainty of when the wider Auckland Region will drop down Alert levels and Return to Play protocols, which mean rugby is only permitted at Level 2 (requiring periods of training before any contact can be allowed) and the considerations that the Union is now faced with entering Representative and 7s rugby season, the tough decision has been made to end the remainder of the season.
The Counties Manukau Rugby Union and Counties Manukau Secondary Schools Executive Committee have determined the outcome for their rugby competitions in 2021
There will be no formal results for the 2021 season with no completed season for our grades.
CMRFU would like to acknowledge the school teams who were leading the points table as at the conclusion of the season:
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list itemChampionship: Pukekohe High School 1st XV
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list itemUnder 15 Boys Open: Wesley College White
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list itemGirls 10’s: Rosehill College
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your efforts over the season,” CMRFU said in a release to the schools.
“The opportunity to bring some of our school teams home has been a bonus for our competitions and community in supporting local talent. The competitions have allowed exciting challenges moving forward into 2022 and beyond for our schools. When COVID-19 Alert Levels allow, we will hold our end of season secondary schools meeting where your input can be tabled.
“We believe that it is important that we acknowledge the efforts and achievements of all. While this news will be disappointing given the timing, the health and safety of all participants is imperative.
Counties Manukau Rugby wish to pass on their appreciation to all players, coaches, families, and volunteers this season and thank the community as a whole for your ongoing support and passion towards Secondary schools rugby.
Looking ahead, we look forward to finish the 2021 year strong with the hopes of Rugby 7s, Representative campaigns, Club of origin, PAC 7s and Junior tournament week which all provide “opportunities for our secondary schools.”
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My old School, Onewhero Area School made the top four which is a great achievement for a smaller school. It looks like they defaulted the last few games, they must have had injuries. Pukekohe High School is the big dog out of the schools that play in Counties. For some grades, teams play in the Auckland competitions.
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https://schoolofrugby.nz/a-part-of-the-springboks-legacy-selected-for-new-zealand-schools/
A part of the Springbok’s legacy selected for New Zealand Schools A part of the Springbok’s legacy has been fledged into the future of the All Blacks. Hastings Boys’ High’s scrumhalf,… By Hannes Nienaber , In News , At September 16, 2021 A part of the Springbok’s legacy has been fledged into the future of the All Blacks. Hastings Boys’ High’s scrumhalf, Jordi Viljoen, son of former Springbok scrumhalf, Roelof “Joggie” Viljoen, has been included in the New Zealand Schools’ side for 2021. Roelof has toured with the Springboks to Argentina, France, and Wales in 1996. He hasn’t played any tests but he did represent the South African Schools’ side back in 1993 and 1994. In his career, he also represented Northland (2000) and Manawatu (2007-08). Roelof’s father Joggie Viljoen represented the Springboks in six tests in which he scored two tries between 1971 and 1972. He toured Australia with the Springboks in 1971. Another player named in the New Zealand Schools’ side with a famous father is Payton Spencer – the son of former All Black flyhalf Carlos Spencer. Spencer jr. is a product of Hamilton Boys’ High who managed to defend their title as champions of the Super 8 Schools. Hamilton Boys’ High defeated Hastings Boys’ High by 12-10 after losing to the same opposition in their final round-robin match by 13-18. The team from Hamilton has with six representatives the most players in the New Zealand schools’ team. The squad is: Austin Anderson (Hamilton Boys’ High), Torian Barnes (St Andrew’s College), Vernon Bason (Feilding High School), Tahlor Cahill (Hamilton Boys’ High), Che Clarke (King’s College), Chicago Doyle (King’s College), Esau Filimoehala (Auckland Grammar), Cooper Flanders (Hastings’ Boys’ High), Finn Hurley (Otago Boys’ High), Isaac Hutchinson (St. Bede’s College), Gage Jackson (Auckland Grammar), Taha Kemara (Hamilton Boys’ High), Siale Lauaki (St. Patrick’s College), Francis Manuleleua (King’s College), Matt Monaghan (King’s College), Sean Ralph (Hamilton Boys’ High), Gabe Robinson (Hamilton Boys’ High), Andrew Smith (St. Peter’s School), Payton Spencer (Hamilton Boys’ High), Tany Tafa (Kelston Boys’ High), Toby Taylor (Tauranga Boys’ High), Essendon Tuitupou (Kelston Boys’ High), Jordi Viljoen (Hastings Boys’ High), Riley Williams (Auckland Grammar), Malachi Wrampling-Alec (St. Paul’s Collegiate). -
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Fixtures - Saturday, 18 September 2021
Auckland 1A
The remainder of the season has been cancelled.
Kelston Boys HS declared the 1A winner.
Kelston Boys' High School and Howick College crowned 1A and 1B Champions.
In a rugby season, unfortunately, cut short due to the recent COVID-19 lockdown, our 1A and 1B champions have been...
Harbour 1A
The remainder of the season has been cancelled.
North Harbour Rugby Union
The North Harbour Rugby Union was formed in 1985 and during this time has developed a reputation for playing colourful and entertaining rugby through all grades
CNI
Finished
Super 8
Finished
Hurricanes 1st XV
Semi-Finals- Hastings BHS v Lindisfarne College - 12.00pm - livestream: https://sideline.live/play/16202
- Napier BHS v Palmerston North BHS - 12.30pm - livestream: https://sideline.live/play/16203
Wellington Premiership
Final to be played on Sun 26 Sep 2021
Miles Toyota Championship
Trophy Final
Nelson College v Christ's College - 12.00pm - LIVE on Sky Sport 1 and livestream: https://sideline.live/play/14757
Otago Premier Schools
Finished -
@bovidae said in 2021 School rugby:
@oompb In that squad, Sean Ralph also has SA heritage.
We are still waiting for the first AB with SA ancestry that has come through the grades in NZ. The likes of Rawlinson arrived here as an adult.
Yeah, the chickenrunners to NZ have been disappointing, I'd have expected a through the grades AB by now.
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Results - Saturday, 18 September 2021
Hurricanes 1st XV Boys
Semi-Finals
Hastings BHS 40 - 7 Lindisfarne College
Napier BHS 25 - 5 Palmerston North BHS
Hurricanes 1st XV Girls
Semi-Final
Feilding HS 7 - 91 Manukura
Miles Toyota Championship (Boys 1st XV)
Trophy Final
Nelson College 22 - 20 Christ's College
Miles Toyota Cup (Girls 1st XV)
Final
Christchurch GHS 57 - 0 Vila Maria College -
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Fixtures 25 - 26 September 2021
Hurricanes Cup
Sat 25 Sep 2021 - 12.00pm - McLean Park, Napier - Livestream: https://sideline.live/play/16407
Final
Hastings Boys v Napier Boys
South Island 1st XV Boys
Sat 25 Sep 2021 - 2.30pm @ Forsyth Bar Stadium, Dunedin - LIVE on Sky Sport 2
Final
Otago BHS v Nelson College
Wellington Premiership
Sun 26 Sep 2021 - 11.45am @ Sky Stadium - LIVE on Sky Sport 4
Final
Scots College v St Pat's Silverstream
