St John’s College has a proud rugby tradition, with the 1st XV enjoying great success in the past. Several players have represented Hawke’s Bay and the Hurricanes, and a large number play in the local club premier competition.
The school consistently develops sides which make the local competition finals. This is not an easy task in the sport where New Zealand are Number 1 in the world. Last year teams travelled to Australia and prior to that Chile. These trips were enjoyed by both the U15, 1st XV players and their whānau. An overseas tour will occur every two years and is incorporated in our Strategic Plan.
We highly value our place in the CNI competition, as recruitment and retention of players is very competitive in the Hawke’s Bay, with five boys’ schools battling over a small pool of players. The CNI competition provides the school with an important focus for these players.
Rugby Institute has been running for 5 years at the school and coached by two NZRU Level 3 coaches.
Important Information
Training: Tuesday and Thursday for all squads.
Outstanding Achievements
All Blacks - Greg Cooper and Matthew Cooper
All Black Trialist - Neil Sorenson
Hurricanes - Jonah Lowe, Chris Eaton
Hawke’s Bay Squad - Joseph Penitito, Jonah Lowe
All Black Manager - Darren Shand
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