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Life on the road hasn't been so great for Hawke's Bay rugby in the last two weekends.
Southland Boys' win national First XV title
The Southland schoolboys also snaffled the Moascar Cup off Westlake.
Whanganui dig deep for win over Wairarapa-Bush
Wingers Alice Ireton and Paris Munro both scored doubles.
First XV wrap: Best of schoolboy rugby overshadows the worst
A pulsating Westlake-Sacred Heart contest was metaphorical ointment for Scots scab.
NPC Battle of the Bays: Free tickets going fast for Magpies v Steamers at McLean Park
Thousands of free tickets have already gone as the possibility of a full house looms.
Schoolboy rugby tears: The emotional day Sacred Heart broke a 58-year curse
On Saturday the 58-year curse on one of NZ's pre-eminent rugby schools was finally lifted.
Northland tame Tasman in torrential conditions
The Taniwha blew the Mako away in the wet in Whangārei.
How women's rugby has become unrecognisable in six short years
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'First try wins': Thrilling Auckland schoolboy semifinal decided by technicality
A wrap of all the biggest talking points in Auckland schoolboy rugby.
Rugby: Development side give good showing against talented Hurricanes Under-20s
There were some familiar faces in the Hurricanes side.
Thames Valley edge Whanganui in season-opening thriller
Last season's beaten semifinalists got revenge on Whanganui.
First XV rugby wrap: Auckland semis locked in, Super 8 title decided
A full wrap of the First XV high school rugby action across the country.
Ill-discipline and two players in the bin proved costly for the Taniwha
The Northland Taniwha were thumped by Canterbury in Whangārei.
First XV rugby: Napier swept away by wave of Hamilton tries
The Napier boys went to Hamilton with lots of hope, and lots to beat.
Damian McKenzie and Shaun Stevenson speak about this week's All Blacks squad selection
Damian McKenzie and Shaun Stevenson speak about this week's All Blacks squad selection for the second Bledisloe test match. Video / George Heard
Ian Foster speaks about this week's All Blacks squad selection
Ian Foster speaks about rookies getting their chance in the All Blacks squad for this week's second Bledisloe test. Video / George Heard
Napier Boys' High seek revenge in Hamilton
It's first XVs and representative rugby galore this weekend.
All Blacks training at Christchurch gym
The All Blacks prepare for their next match while training at Christchurch gym. Video / NZ Rugby
Whanganui rugby: Good signs ahead of Heartland season
The Whanganui Heartland squad were looking to build depth in the Game of Three Halves.
Mid Northern still the kings of Northland rugby
Double celebration for Mid Northern Premier and Division 1 teams.
Schools rugby: Napier hoping for home Super 8 final
An alignment of the stars sees Napier Boys' in the box seat, two weeks out from the final.
Useful life lessons to think about from sporting heroes
OPINION: Is rugby offering solutions to our mental health crisis?
Big win in First XV rugby for Hastings Boys' High over Rotorua
Hastings sit fourth in Super 8 after defeating Rotorua 29-24.
Magpies' Battle of the Bays poised for major cyclone fundraiser
A sponsor has been lined up for the fundraising derby.
Te Puna rugby post Premier hometown win
'Having the crowd was a massive part of why we got the win.'
Napier First XV beat Hamilton for first time since 2011
Napier Boys' and Hamilton Boys' are likely to meet again in the Super 8 rugby final.
Rugby: Hawke's Bay Magpies squad named
A squad of 36 has been named for the 2023 NPC season.
Hawke's Bay rugby: Charity jersey a win-win for fans, cyclone victims
The Magpies have won all three games in which charity jerseys have been worn.
Whanganui rugby: Border book eighth Premier Rugby final in nine years
Border's first half was a masterclass in percentage rugby.
Media bans, sideline fights, poaching: Is schoolboy rugby out of control?
Kiwis continue to have a passionate fascination with schoolboy rugby.