New Zealand Secondary Schools rugby team restored to top status

NZ HeraldRNZFriday 16 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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New Zealand Rugby has dropped plans to create a separate under-18 side following opposition from school principals. The New Zealand Secondary Schools XV will remain the top side after agreeing to updated eligibility criteria. Both parties will continue discussing ways to improve governance and collaboration.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Fri 16 May 2025, 3:00pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
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    NZ Secondary Schools team restored as top under-18 rugby side (opens in new tab)

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    NZ Rugby drop plan to establish under-18 team (opens in new tab)