Hastings Boys' High School International Rugby Programme


Rugby at Hastings Boys' High School

Hastings Boys' High School is a very proud and strong school set in the beautiful Hawke's Bay region. We consider ourselves lucky to have the resources to be able to offer the International Rugby Programme.

Many of our coaching staff have played rugby at the international level and bring a depth of knowledge of the game from a playing perspective in addition to their coaching credentials.

Hastings Boys' has a long history of sporting success, including on the rugby field. We are consistently competitive at the national secondary schools level.


The 6 Pillars of Rugby

Technical, Tactical, Physical, Mental Skills, Nutrition, Leadership

First XV head coach, Jason Shoemark, takes a skills-based approach to managing the boys. Catch-pass, tackle, and clean-out are drilled and perfected during training sessions. Breaking down those skills helps the boys understand when they're throwing good passes and when they're not. Mr Shoemark also takes the boys through game analysis to understand the tactical side of rugby.

In addition to the physical aspects, we have outside providers to assist the boys with their mental state of mind and education about nutrition.


Contact Mr Jason Bird with any queries about the International Rugby Programme

Email​​​​​​​ jasonb@hastingsboys.school.nz

"My coaching philosophy ​​​​in rugby is skills over structure.

There's no point having an elaborate game plan if they don't have the skills to get the ball to where they need to."


Photo by _the clubhouse

Photo by _the clubhouse


Homestays
​​​​​​​The school appoints a manager to arrange, manage and liaise with homestays:

  • The Homestays are carefully selected
  • The Homestay Manager liaises between home and the school
  • The school provides special care to assist with travel, finance, health and study matters
  • Boys are expected and encouraged to take a full part in the family life of their Homestay
  • Homestay experiences help develop English language skills.

Special Programmes for International Students
Opportunity is provided for international students to participate in many extra-curricular activities:

  • Playing sport
  • Camps are available during school holidays
  • Cultural trips to other cities such as Christchurch, Wellington and Rotorua.