Welcome to Rugby at RHS! We're excited for the upcoming season and can't wait to get more people involved. We’re looking forward to building connections and creating a strong community across the code.
Below, you'll find details on how to register for the season. For additional information, please visit the link below and head to Kindo.
General Info
Teachers In Charge: Matt Jones & Antony Crowley
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Rugby is offered to girls and boys at RHS, with quality coaching and support on offer. All teams have enjoyed incredible success over the years with the RHS U15, and RHS 1st XV winning their respective competitions during the previous two seasons. In 2025, this was expanded to include a 7’s programme.
Coaches:
1st XV Boys: Koro Williams (head coach)
We welcome coaches and managers of all levels who would love to commit to a season or more. You will be supported by the sports department and TIC’s. Please indicate on the Kindo registration form or get in touch with us directly.
Competition Season:
Intermediate: Local club (Suburbs RFC)
Opportunities for Intermediate players 7s through the year (Sports exchange, AIMS & WIMS)
Open to Year 9 students (both boys and girls) and above - secondary school students
Runs for Terms 2 and 3 (Training begins Term 1)
Boys - Saturdays - 25th April - 29th August
Girls - Wednesdays - 22nd April - 26th August
7's
Tuesday's
13th October - 10th November, 2026
Trial Dates:
Seniors Yr 11- Yr 13
Term 1 TBA
Juniors U14’s and U15’s
Term 1 TBA
Intermediate Yr 7- Yr 8
Term 1 TBA
Team Finalisations
Teams will be announced via email, and then Team Reach groups set up for each team.
Tournaments 2026
WIMS (yr 7 and 8) events:
15 a side - 16 June, 2026. Albert Park, The Awamutu
7 a side Girls - 28 July, 2026. Campbell Park, Morrinsville
7 a side Boys - 4 August, 2026. Bedford Park, Matamata.
AIMS (yr 7 and 8). 7’s. Mount Maunganui. 5-11 September 2026.
Practice times:
TBC with confirmed coaches once in place. These will occur on the school rugby field
Fees: to be paid prior to season starting using Kindo, please refer to Kindo for pricing
Other Information:
Year 7 and 8 students may be considered depending on numbers / weight / ability / etc.
They should be playing for a club in the WCJR competition in Years 7 and 8.
Draws:
Draws can be found on Waikato Rugby
https://www.mooloo.co.nz/community/draws-and-results
Uniform
Junior teams, Girls and 2nd XV:
Purchased through the school and includes RHS rugby jersey, shorts and socks
1st XV:
Purchased through the school and includes RHS rugby jersey, shorts, socks, and tie
Players need to provide own mouthguards and boots
TunaStrong Academy
Please check out the tab for Tunastrong/High Performance Academy for some very exciting news about our TunaStrong Academy for Juniors and High Performance Academy for Seniors in 2026
Please reach out if you any questions or would like any further information.
Contact us at [email protected] or by using the code specific email address above.