The First World Champions: 1992 New Plymouth Boys’ High School First XV

New Plymouth Boys’ High School Magazine On World Cup Climax: “Pandemonium reigned, hugs, kisses, tears were shared by all and sundry…We Are The Champions Of The World!” The 1992 New Plymouth Boys’ High School First XV was a star-studded side with names like Mark Irwin, Campbell Feather, Michael Collins, Reuben Thorne and Dayrl Lilley all [...]

“Ruck and Run” Francis Douglas Score Rare Victory At The Gully

Francis Douglas Memorial College beat New Plymouth Boys High School 19-13 at the Gully to win the Taranaki derby for the first time since 2003. In yet another Rugby Channel thriller it was Francis Douglas with their “ruck and run” approach that won the day. A smaller but more organized and mobile forward pack paved [...]

Wanganui Collegiate vs. New Plymouth BHS

Played: 90. New Plymouth Won: 71. Wanganui Won: 16. Drawn: 3. New Plymouth Points For: 1624. Wanganui Points For: 631. New Plymouth Biggest Win: 60-0, 1997. Wanganui Biggest Win: 26-11, 1925. New Plymouth Most Wins In A Row: 18, 1985-2002. Wanganui Most Wins In A Row: 2, 1920-1921, 2003-2004. Acknowledgments: A Massive Thanks to Peter [...]

St Pats Silverstream vs. New Plymouth Boys’ High School

Played: 82 New Plymouth Won: 51 Silverstream Won: 27 Drawn: 4 New Plymouth Biggest Win: 70-0, 1992 (This Is A Record Defeat For Silverstream In Interschool Games) Silverstream Biggest Win: 35-0, 2010. New Plymouth Most Wins In A Row: 8, 1957-1965. Silverstream Most Wins In A Row: 5, 1952-1956.