Who Finished Third? Bede’s And Napier Draw 36-36.

Lead changes, faultless goal kicking, a late comeback and a confusing climax were all elements that contributed to making the third place game between St Bede’s College and Napier Boys High School a memorable contest. From the outset it was obvious the game was going to be exciting. Napier spun the ball wide and fullback [...]

Bounce Back – 2007 St Bede’s 1st XV

From 2001-2006 Christchurch Boys High School only lost two matches in the Press Cup, leaving fellow powerhouses like St Bede’s to struggle. In the initial years of the Press Cup the best result St Bede’s could achieve was winning the plate in 2002 and from 2004-2006. In 2007 that changed, St Bede’s created history, commencing [...]

St Pats Town vs. St Bede’s College History

Played: 46 St Pats Town Won: 20 St Bede’s Won: 25 Drawn: 1 St Pats Town Biggest Win: 29-0, 1930. St Bede’s Biggest Win: 35-10, 1924. Highest aggregate score: 45, 1924. St Pats Town Most Wins In A Row: 4, 1938-1941. St Bede’s Most Wins In A Row: 6, 1955-1961. Acknowledgments: Peter Wadsworth, Kevin Bourke, [...]