Interest in college rugby might be at an all-time high. In 2012 the Rugby Channel’s Landrover First XV series televised 34 matches from Wakworth to Gore and no less than 12,000 spectators attended the 1A Auckland championship final at Eden Park.
Rector Tim O’Connor In 2005 On Ian Colquhoun: “We cannot but be staggered by the impression this man made on the lives of so many When it comes to giants in New Zealand Secondary School rugby, few are bigger than Ian Colquhoun. Colquhoun coached the Palmerston North Boys’ High School First XV for 28 years [...]
Founded: 1902 The Year 1902 The Rose Bowl College football game in the US is played for the first time. Charles Lindberg is born. Edward VII is the head of state. Wales wins the five nations, which was only four in 1902. Roll: 1680 Motto: Nihil Boni Sine Labore – Nothing Gained Without Hard Work [...]
Played: 87 Palmerston North Won: 60 Wanganui Won: 23 Drawn: 4 Palmerston North Points For: 1316 Wanganui Points For: 604 Palmerston North Biggest Win: 96-3, 2008 Wanganui Biggest Win: 25-3, 1928. Palmerston North Most Wins In A Row: 13, 1991-2003. Wanganui Most Wins In A Row: 3, 1941-43, 1988-1990. Acknowledgements: A massive thanks to Peter [...]
Played: 77 Palmerston North Boys High School: 47 St Pats Silverstream Won: 26 Drawn: 4 St Pats Silverstream Biggest Win: 30-3, 1985. Palmerston North Boys High School: 55-0, 1996. Highest aggregate score: 55, 1996. Palmerston North Boys High School Most Wins In A Row: 10, 2002-2011. St Pats Silverstream Most Wins In A Row: 4, [...]