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Punches, homophobic slurs and abuse: Inside Canterbury's biggest first XV rivalry

Kurt Bayer reports from a highly-charged first XV grudge match that turned sour.

First XV rugby wrap: Napier make most of late tour call-up after devastating floods

Napier’s Japanese inspiration, Sacred Heart looking strong and late drama for King’s.

Top Auckland schools block teen's first XV rugby dreams; 12 principals a 'law unto themselves'

School principals are accused of 'playing God' at the expense of students’ wellbeing.

First XV rugby wrap: One of the greatest upsets in Auckland 1A history

The more you look at history, the more unlikely Liston College's victory seems.

First XV rugby wrap: The ongoing Auckland schools conundrum

Solving the riddle of how to best structure First XV in Auckland looks as tricky as ever.

'Wokeness gone mad': Inside day one of First XV rugby media ban

The competition's new-fangled media ban still needs a scrum reset or two.

Alwyn Poole: The case for no one under 17 playing first XV rugby

OPINION: Educator Alwyn Poole speaks his mind about a troubling concern in school sports.

Gregor Paul: The First XV system has failed - just look at the All Blacks

The principals of the 1A schools have taken an important first step.

First XV rugby: Scots College edge St Patrick's College in heated final

A tactical masterstroke and nerves of steel enabled Scots College to edge St Patrick's.

First XV rugby: St Andrew's College stun Christchurch BHS in final

St Andrew's overturned a 20-point deficit to win the UC Championship trophy.