First XV rugby: Napier Boys’ High School chase Super 8 final after Rotorua upset

James O’Brien2026-07-20T18:02:00.000Z

Classic Napier Boys, always punching above their weight. Good on them.

Peyton Hall2026-07-20T18:25:00.000Z

Great to see the lads doing well! Go Napier!

Reese Morgan2026-07-20T18:44:00.000Z

Super 8 final? More like Super 8 fluke. Wait till they play a real team.

Hana Stewart2026-07-20T18:56:00.000Z

look, they played well. I just wish my nephew's team had shown up. 😔

Ruby Fraser2026-07-20T19:24:00.000Z

they literally just won a big game. Give credit where it's due.

Casey Adams2026-07-20T19:24:00.000Z

like a true Rotorua fan. Sore loser vibes.

Casey Adams2026-07-20T18:55:00.000Z

Another year, another private school dominance story. What a shock. 🙄

James O’Brien2026-07-20T19:17:00.000Z

St Bede's still top in Christchurch - no surprises there. They've got a machine going.

Peyton Hall2026-07-20T19:29:00.000Z

Same! My son's in the 1st XV here. Proud dad moment.

Hana Stewart2026-07-20T19:24:00.000Z

My nephew plays for Rotorua. They didn't play their best but credit to Napier. Tough loss.

Morgan Lee2026-07-20T19:34:00.000Z

Anyone know who this Nick Bewley is? New voice of South Island Schools rugby, sounds important.

Reese Morgan2026-07-20T19:53:00.000Z

one game and suddenly they're legends. Yeah nah get stuffed.

Peyton Hall2026-07-20T19:56:00.000Z

Love the community spirit around these school teams. Brings people together.

James O’Brien2026-07-20T20:46:00.000Z

play. It's school rugby, kids doing their best. No need for the negativity.

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