Hawkes Bay Schoolboy Rugby

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Super 8 
Hastings 39 v Rotorua 12 
TBC 19 v Palmerston North 17 
Hamilton BHS 55 v Napier BHS 12 
Gisborne 22 v New Plymouth BHS 14
 
Hastings far ahead of the rest on the Super 8 table after beating no. 2 Rotorua today! Can't wait to find out how they're going to do against schools from other regions/competitions. Could this be their year to win the national final?
 
<a class="" href="https://www.facebook.com/Central-North-Island-1st-XV-Rugby-1592148234402381/">Central North Island 1st XV Rugby</a> 
Feilding High 56 v Rathkeale College 7 
Francis Douglas 22 v St. Peter's School 31 
St. John's College 0 v Wesley College 60 
Wanganui Collegiate 18 v Lindisfarne 17
 
Okay, Lindisfarne hasn't been great, but St John's has been utterly terrible thus far. How are schools selected for this competition? I wonder whether it's time to replace St John's with another HB school?

Nepia

Cheers for the update Stargazer. They're looking good. Considering they've rolled the best that Wellington have got, all the Super 8 so far and the odd Auckland 1A team they've played this is easily shaping up as the best years since Hika and Alby in 2003/4ish. Hopefully they can keep the form going at least until the Top 4 (and winning the Super 8 of course).
 
The Central North Island schools were originally a self formed group of teams in the Super 8 region - I'm not sure how they're selected as I don't remember Wesley being there originally. I doubt any other HB school will do any better - the coeds can't be too strong at the moment as Napier Boys and the 3 Hastings boys schools must suck up all the talent.

Stargazer

This is the first year that Wesley has been included in the CNI comp. They've just added a team without throwing one out, so now each week one team has a bye. No idea how that came about and why.
 
I've never seen them play, but how good/bad are schools like Wairoa or Te Aute?

Nepia

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This is the first year that Wesley has been included in the CNI comp. They've just added a team without throwing one out, so now each week one team has a bye. No idea how that came about and why.
 
I've never seen them play, but how good/bad are schools like Wairoa or Te Aute?
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No idea about Wairoa but expect they'll be pretty bad. Te Aute don't have the roll to be competitive anymore.
 
Make sense for Wesley to join, they're shut out of Auckland and Hamilton, Tauranga and Rotorua are all in Super 8. I expect Wesley to win this comp a few times.

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From today's Dominion Post ...
 
Hastings BHS starting to gather headlines. No doubt the vultures (euphemism for provincial scouts) will be interested in having a look. Hopefully the Hawke's Bay RU will be in first.
 
<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/81844685/theyre-not-the-strongest-biggest-or-fastest-but-hastings-boys-first-xv-is-unbeaten'>http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/81844685/theyre-not-the-strongest-biggest-or-fastest-but-hastings-boys-first-xv-is-unbeaten</a>

Stargazer

Super 8
 
Results 9/7:
 
Napier BHS 24 v 23 Rotorua BHS Hamilton BHS 26 v 15 Tauranga BC Hastings BHS 32 v 3 New Plymouth BHS Palmerston North 27 v 29 Gisborne BHS (played on 28 May)
 
Thanks to Napier beating Rotorua, Hastings is now certain of a spot in the Super 8 final. Funny thing is that Hastings' last opponent in the round robin, Hamilton, is also the most likely opponent for the final.
 
Central North Island
 
Results 9/7:
 
Wesley 13 v 3 Lindisfarne St John's default to Feilding
St. Paul's Collegiate 36 v 14 Francis Douglas
St Peter's, Cambridge 25 v 12 Rathkeale (played on 28 May)
 
Looks like a season to forget for both Bay teams.

Nepia

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Super 8
 
Results 9/7:
 
Napier BHS 24 v 23 Rotorua BHS Hamilton BHS 26 v 15 Tauranga BC Hastings BHS 32 v 3 New Plymouth BHS Palmerston North 27 v 29 Gisborne BHS (played on 28 May)
 
Thanks to Napier beating Rotorua, Hastings is now certain of a spot in the Super 8 final. Funny thing is that Hastings' last opponent in the round robin, Hamilton, is also the most likely opponent for the final.
 
Central North Island
 
Results 9/7:
 
Wesley 13 v 3 Lindisfarne St John's default to Feilding
St. Paul's Collegiate 36 v 14 Francis Douglas
St Peter's, Cambridge 25 v 12 Rathkeale (played on 28 May)
 
Looks like a season to forget for both Bay teams.
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Thanks to Hastings winning all their games is more accurate - typical Napier Boys trying to steal all the glory even in their average years. ;)
 
WTF is up with St Johns? You don't default in these competitions, that's just poor form.

Stargazer

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Thanks to Hastings winning all their games is more accurate - typical Napier Boys trying to steal all the glory even in their average years. ;)
 
WTF is up with St Johns? You don't default in these competitions, that's just poor form.
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Obviously, Hastings reach the finals due to all their wins this season. But it is thanks to Napier beating Rotorua, that they are already certain of their spot in the final this week, instead of next week. Napier beating Rotorua was not at all expected, considering they have indeed been quite average since 2014. I think they deserve a tiny little pat on the back for that win. :yes:

Nepia

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Obviously, Hastings reach the finals due to all their wins this season. But it is thanks to Napier beating Rotorua, that they are already certain of their spot in the final this week, instead of next week. Napier beating Rotorua was not at all expected, considering they have indeed been quite average since 2014. I think they deserve a tiny little pat on the back for that win. :yes:
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I'll have pins inserted in my testicles before I give Napier Boys a tiny pat on the bat for that win!

Higgins

Passed through Pukehou yesterday and noticed the TV cameras were there at Te Aute College. Anyone have any idea of who they played and the result?

Stargazer

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Passed through Pukehou yesterday and noticed the TV cameras were there at Te Aute College. Anyone have any idea of who they played and the result?
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I watched their game v Wanganui Collegiate on the Rugby Channel on Saturday. I feared the worst because the commentators said that Te Aute got smashed by Wanganui in May (55-3), but another crushing defeat didn't happen.
Despite Te Aute losing 27-40 (HT 15-20), they played a good game! Players standing out for Te Aute were the brothers Logan (no. and Tristan Flutey, Iziah Montgomery (centre) and Aakuira Wi-Neera (first-five).
 
If you've Sky, there's a replay of the game tonight on Sky Sport 1 at 5.00pm or the Rugby Ch at 9.30pm (there are more replays over the next few days at less convenient times).
 
Highlights video:
 
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And Te Aute's post-match haka:
 
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Edited to add a brief review of the game I found on Facebook:
 
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WANGANUI & TE AUTE PRODUCE TEN TRY THRILLER!
Wanganui Collegiate: 40 (Luke Forster, Zac Simpson, Harry Symes, Reuben Kellow, Matthew Simes, Opetini Dryden tries; Codi Hemi 2 con, 2 pen) Te Aute College: 27 (Logan Flutey, Tristan Flutey, Ricki Baker, Iziah Montgomery tries; Aakuira Wi-Neera 2 con, 1 pen)
Wanganui Collegiate have withstood a spirited challenge to win their annual traditional fixture against Te Aute College 40-27 on Land Rover First XV rugby.
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Te Aute was a vastly improved side from that which lost 55-3 to Wanganui earlier this season.
Te Aute made a fiery opening. They were able punch holes in the Wanganui defense with their hard and direct running close to the ruck. The hosts collected the first eight points.
First-five Aakuira Wi-Neera opened the scoring in the fourth minute when he kicked a penalty. Midway through the first-half No.8 Logan Flutey crossed for a try in the corner after multiple phases and a skillful pass in traffic by fullback Iziah Montgomery.
The Wanganui midfield off Zac Simpson and Opetini Dryden proved repeatedly illusive and a break by the former in the 21st minute helped Wanganui enter the Te Aute 22 and score their first points via a penalty to first-five Codi Hemi.
In the 24th minute Wanganui hooker Joe Hazelhurst burst 40-meters down the touchline to commence a raid on the Te Aute line which ended with a try for winger Luke Foster. Dryden then charged 30-meters and offloaded to Simpson for Wanganui's second try.
Te Aute second-five Tauawhi Bonilla showed he too could cause problems in midfield. He busted two tackles and surged 50-meters before linking with Montgomery who tied the scores with a try under the sticks.
Crucially Wanganui took a 20-15 lead into halftime when Te Aute failed to find touch from a 22 dropout and wing Harry Symes broke some weak tackles and dashed 45-meters to cross.
Wanganui struck first in the second-half when a quick tap by halfback Josh Lennox captured Te Aute in retreat. Seven phases later and blindside Reuben Kellow rumbled over.
In the 59th minute Wanganui put the game out of Te Aute's reach when Lennox darted short-side and put Harry Symes in the clear. Symes drew the last Te Aute defender and Matthew Simes scored under the posts.
Down 32-15, Te Aute never stopped trying. Reserve Ricki Baker scored a try when Bonilla offloaded in contact again and the outstanding Montgomery sprinted 25-meters close to fulltime.
Wanganui had the last say when man of the match Dryden crashed over from short range.
Te Aute preformed a stirring shirtless haka after the game. What their performance lacked in polish was more than compensated for in heart. Te Aute and Wanganui are no longer the powerhouse schools they used to be, but this was schoolboy football at its best. Two traditional schools giving it heaps.
 
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Stargazer

Super 8
 
Results 30/7:
 
<div>New Plymouth BHS 29 - 7 Napier BHS</div>
<div>Tauranga BC 10 - 29 Hastings BHS</div>
<div>Hamilton BHS 30 - 3 Gisborne BHS</div>
<div>Rotorua BHS 48 - 30 Palmerston North BHS</div>
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<div>Hastings tops the table (29 points), followed by Hamilton (26 points). Hastings has won all its games, Hamilton has booked on loss. Saturday 6/8 is the last round robin game, between Hastings and Hamilton at Hastings! Both teams are already certain of a spot in the final, so they play each other again in 2 weeks.</div>
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<div>Results 30/7:</div>
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<div>St Johnâ€™s, Hastings 10 - 52 Francis Douglas</div>
<div>Wesley College 24 - 6 Wanganui Collegiate</div>
<div>St. Peterâ€™s, Cambridge 17 - 12 Feilding HS</div>
<div>Rathkeale College 7 - 45 St Paulâ€™s Collegiate</div>
<div>Bye: Lindisfarne College</div>
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<div>Two more rounds to play, but St John's - having lost all its games - are already certain of the wooden spoon (9th place). Lindisfarne will also want to forget this season, sitting at 7th place.</div>
<div>St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton) goes on top (28 points), followed by Feilding (25) and St Peter's (Cambridge, 22).</div>
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Magpie_in_aus

Hastings boys having an amazing year from all accounts reminds me of 04' (when I was on the receiving end). Hopefully they don't choke in the national semi's like they did then! Man what a fall from grace for St Johns over the years!

Nepia

It must be hard for St Johns these days. Back in my day they'd get all the good Catholic rugby players and were competitive with Hastings/Napier etc.
 
Now, any one who is good is going to Hastings, or Lindersfarne if they have money or scholarship, or Napier if they get boarding for free.
 
I wonder how much of a powerhouse Hastings would have been over the years if Hastings only had the one boys school like Napier? ;)

Magpie_in_aus

Haha I may or may not have been at Lindisfarne and may or may not have been on scholarship! Unfortunately not for my rugby abilities although had 3 years in the 1st 15 in which we got pumped by all my Napier mates growing up and then pumped by lots of my now Hastings boys mates. Even St Johns had a couple of good years think in 01 or 02 they took down HBHS I remember them going to a Marae the night before big team thing whole school turned out and was a massive upset. Funny thing was I physio'd for NBHS on my final year of study like 09 I think. I thought they were nothing compared to NBHS/HBHS of 02-04 funny thing is they went to top 4 at nationals that year and were a tiny team that played amazing footy. Also helps with a 8/9/10 of Gareth Evan-Brad Weber-Ihaia West. They also had a 5th former tall centre who I thought was the best in the side but have never heard of him again. Unfortunately can't remember his name.

Nepia

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Haha I may or may not have been at Lindisfarne and may or may not have been on scholarship! Unfortunately not for my rugby abilities although had 3 years in the 1st 15 in which we got pumped by all my Napier mates growing up and then pumped by lots of my now Hastings boys mates. Even St Johns had a couple of good years think in 01 or 02 they took down HBHS I remember them going to a Marae the night before big team thing whole school turned out and was a massive upset. Funny thing was I physio'd for NBHS on my final year of study like 09 I think. I thought they were nothing compared to NBHS/HBHS of 02-04 funny thing is they went to top 4 at nationals that year and were a tiny team that played amazing footy. Also helps with a 8/9/10 of Gareth Evan-Brad Weber-Ihaia West. They also had a 5th former tall centre who I thought was the best in the side but have never heard of him again. Unfortunately can't remember his name. 
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Poaching Bastards! TBF, his old man was teaching there ...

Magpie_in_aus

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Poaching Bastards! TBF, his old man was teaching there ...
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Was also the team manager .... maybe thats how he made the team! 
Also the Evans are out past Havelock.... poor old Havelock High having players poached!

Magpie_in_aus

Polson Banner ends in a draw! Has anyone seen young cruden play?

Nepia

Hastings Boys v Hamilton Boys called off due to the extreme weather - so looks like they'll just play the final next week now.

Stargazer

Hastings BHS are the 2016 Super 8 Champions! They beat Hamilton boys 30-8 in the final. A very convincing win and unbeaten all season. I hope they can go all the way and become National Champions this year!

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