ANZAC WEEKEND RESULTS vs St Pat's Stream: 1st XV lost 55-10 | 2nd XV lost 35-24 | U15 lost 10-5

Rugby

Teacher in Charge: Hamish Jenkinson

Weekly fixtures, team lists, and results are posted on the HBHS Rugby Instagram and Facebook group as available.


Rugby at Hastings Boys' High School

Hastings Boys' High School is a very proud and strong school established in 1904. We have been fortunate to have the resources available to accommodate a rich and successful 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 2025 Season

In 2025, we had 220 players managed by 15 dedicated staff members and 3 community volunteers. Hastings Boys' High School fielded 8 teams across all levels, with the following teams achieving notable success:

1st XV  Hurricanes Region Finalists

3rd XV  Division 1 Semifinalists

D Grade Division 4 Finalists

F Grade Division 7 Hawke's Bay Champions


​​​​​​​We also acknowledge the contribution of our grounds and school support staff whose work ensures our facilities and logistics run smoothly.


"With more than a quarter of our entire student body involved in rugby, our programme relies on the incredible generosity of our community volunteers and sponsors.

This support makes a real difference, helping our players develop confidence, resilience, and teamwork both on and off the field."

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- Hamish Jenkinson, TIC Rugby

Sponsors

Special thanks to Waddell NZ and Whakaata Māori for televising matches, and to Dynasty Sport our official apparel partner.


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.

"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


Roll of Honour

​​​​​​​2025 Representative Honours

NZ Secondary Schools

Isireli Qaranivalu
Triumph Voice


NZ Barbarians U18

Nehemiah Lauvo


NZ Maori U18

Raef Robinson

Hurricanes U18

Nehemiah Lauvao
Isireli Qaranivalu
Eli Southwick
Triumph Voice
Joseph Lilo Iosefo
Lachlan Varcoe
Raef Robinson


​​​​​​​Hurricanes U16

Teariki-Joseph Maui
Sione Kaufononga

Hawkes Bay U18

PJ Peivi
Isireli Qaranivalu
Vincent Kite
Panapa Lambert
France Tevita
Carter Ah Kiong
Joseph Lilo-Iosefo
Lachlan Varcoe
Nehemiah Lauvao
Tana Faumuina
Triumph Voice
Eli Southwick
Panapa Peia
​​​​​​​Solomone Halaufia

Hawkes Bay U16

Sione Kaufononga
Genesis Taivale
Mapusanga Papa
Tamati Pere
Junior Peia
Ezekiel Lowe
LaDanian Ah Kiong
Kalani Lowe
Fonua Ofa
Teariki-Joseph Maui (C)
Noah Robinson
Bryan Tamoe
Isaiah Cooper


Extended Squad Members:
Paeraro Mikaele