RUGBY

We are proud of our rugby programme at Mahurangi College. Year 9-13 students can join a range of boys’ and girls’ tackle and non-contact rugby teams for the winter season, and enter a Seven’s tournament in term 3. The 1st XV in addition to normal season draws, play Orewa College annually for the highly contested Murray Jones Shield, and have the opportunity to participate in long standing exchanges with Hauraki Plains and Mt Roskill during the year. Our teams may also compete in tournaments or games during Secondary Schools Winter Tournament week in September.

Our Year 7 and 8 students are included within the North Harbour Rugby Junior programme and can register with the Mahurangi Junior Rugby Club to participate in rugby through the winter season. The College selects and enters teams to play in the North Harbour Zone Days and the AIMS Games in September.

We'd like to thank all our community sponsors for their ongoing support of rugby at Mahurangi College.

YEAR 9-13 REGISTER YOUR INTEREST 2023

Monday 6 March Lunch

All Yr 9+ boys playing rugby are to come to the compulsory North Harbour weigh-in on Monday at Shoesmith at the start of the lunch break athletics day. Meet by the football club.

Thursday 9 March 3.30-5.30pm

Rugby Registration Evening and compulsory North Harbour Weigh-in downstairs at the Mahurangi Rugby Club. All boys must officially weigh-in if haven’t already, also an opportunity to size and purchase gear.

REGISTRATION AND WEIGH IN

Boys are placed in teams according to their birth year and weight. Girls are placed in teams according to their birth year. The North Harbour Rugby Union age/weight charts can be accessed on the North Harbour Rugby website, under Community Rugby, Youth.

WHEN

The winter season runs from May until end of August.
Boys’ teams generally train twice per week (Tues/Thurs) and play on Saturday mornings.
Girls’ teams usually train on Mondays and/or Wednesdays. Tackle teams usually play on Mondays or Tuesdays after school and Rip teams play on Saturdays.

LOCATION

Practices are either on the College rugby fields or on a field at the Warkworth Showgrounds.
Games are played on a home and away basis, with away games at the opposition school.Home games for Mahurangi College may be played on the College rugby field or on a field at Warkworth Showgrounds.

TRANSPORT

Players are expected to make their own way to trainings and games. Individual managers may organise transport for away games. A $5 donation is expected where transport is organised. The 1st XV may have bus transport and again, a stipulated donation is generally required.

SEASON FEES

Senior Squad (1st XV) $130 plus a small team specific fee
All other tackle players $130
Girls’ Rip $90

UNIFORM

All players are provided with a Mahurangi College playing jersey and training jacket for the season. Premier teams will also be issued with a sports blazer for the season. Students must provide their own boots, long socks, shorts, training shirt and mouthguard. Please see the school’s Paladin website for pricing and orders.

PARENT HELP

If parents/caregivers would like to assist with transport or with coaching, managing or refereeing, they will need to be Police Vetted through a school. For more information and/or to download forms see PARENT HELP.

Teacher In Charge: Jamie McLagan