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Otago Daily Times
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Christ's College v CBHS: Historic rivalry still going strong after 133 years
CBHS centre William Brown heads for the try line. PHOTO: THOMAS BIRD No schoolboy rugby rivalry in Canterbury compares to the storied clash between Christchurch Boys' High School and Christ's College. The two schools first met on the rugby field in 1892. On Tuesday, they will face off for the 140th time in round four of the Miles Toyota Premiership (1pm). Boys' High has historically dominated with 87 wins to Christ's College's 43. Nine matches have ended in a draw. 'For our lads, it's one of those games they look forward to from when they start school in year 9 and 10,' said Christ's College head coach Sam Broomhall. 'For some of them it might be the biggest game they play in their rugby careers.' This year's match will be played at Christ's College for the first time since 2020 after resurfacing work was completed on its upper field. Broomhall said he expected a typically buoyant crowd. 'The atmosphere and the environment that this game creates is quite unique and special. 'It's an amazing job they did with the field there and the facilities. 'It's a bit of a cauldron, a real sort of coliseum arena in there, so it's a great place to play and watch a game of rugby.' Christ's College has had a slow start to the season, managing just one win from three outings – a 38-37 thriller against Rangiora High – bookended by close losses to St Thomas' and Selwyn Schools. In contrast, Boys' High is unbeaten and riding the high of knocking over defending champions Nelson College 58-31 on Saturday, a win that also saw them claim the Trust Bank Cup. 'We're really looking forward to it,' said Boys' High head coach Pete Chaplin on Tuesday's match. 'It means a lot. It's a big day for both schools and their communities.' Chaplin said with all the hype and attention on the game he would need to keep his charges focused on the task at hand. 'We're just going out and playing another game of rugby, doing the little things right. 'It's a good challenge for young sportsmen to be in an environment that has added pressure they might not get on a normal weekend game.' Round four's other matches see Nelson College and Marlborough Boys' College face off this afternoon, with St Andrew's playing Selwyn Schools tomorrow night. St Bede's hosts St Thomas on Saturday and Rangiora High visits Shirley Boys' on Monday. Miles Toyota Premiership points Marlborough BC 15; CBHS 15; Nelson 11; St Thomas 11; St Bede's 11; Christ's 9; Selwyn 9; Rangiora 2; St Andrew's 1; Shirley BHS 1 School v College past matches 2024 SF: CBHS 24 Christ's 15 2024: CBHS 34 Christ's 25 2023: CBHS 37 Christ's 3 2022: CBHS 47 Christ's 33 2021: Christ's 35 CBHS 34
Otago Daily Times
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Young playmaker embracing the legacy of CBHS's famous No 10 jersey
Sonny-Bill McAndrew is the latest to don the famous Christchurch Boys' High School No 10 jersey. PHOTO: CBHS Christchurch Boys' High School has a storied history of stars in the No 10 jersey for the first XV - and a Darfield teenager is the latest to stake a claim. Sonny-Bill McAndrew has started three times so far this year against Selwyn Schools and Southland Boys' in pre-season and in Boys' High's 31-15 win over Shirley Boys' on Saturday. He is expected to retain the position for their visit to St Andrew's College this weekend. McAndrew, who is in year 11 and only turned 15 in February, said he didn't expect to make the top side in his debut season, let alone secure a starting spot. 'I thought I'd like to be somewhere in the firsts or seconds sort of bracket, but pretty rapt (at being in the first XV),' he said. 'I didn't really expect it because of my age, but I just worked my way into the position.' McAndrew moved to Boys' High from Darfield High this year hoping to challenge himself at a higher level after starring for Darfield's under 15s and Selwyn Schools' under 16 sides last year. CBHS head coach Pete Chaplin said McAndrew had been a welcome addition to the team. 'He's just a really nice kid. You can see he's worked on a skillset and he's eager and keen to be better, which makes him an exciting player.' Former All Blacks Andrew Mehrtens, Aaron Mauger and Dan Carter all played at No 10 for the Christchurch Boys' High School first XV. PHOTOS: GETTY If his development continues, McAndrew could join a legendary list of Boys' High first-fives, including All Blacks Andrew Mehrtens, Aaron Mauger and Dan Carter – the latter also a country boy, originally from Ellesmere College. It is a history McAndrew is well aware of. 'I've heard of a few boys that have come out of there so it's pretty good to pull on that No 10 jersey with that legacy behind it.' In the opening round of the premiership competition, St Thomas' pulled off a stunning comeback to beat Christ's College 38-34, overcoming a 27-10 halftime deficit. Flanker Bishop Neal sealed the win in the final minutes, diving over to put his team ahead. St Thomas' next face defending champions Nelson College, who cruised past Selwyn Schools 43-12. Christ's College take on Rangiora High, who went down to Marlborough Boys' College 48-3, while Shirley Boys' head north to take on Marlborough. St Bede's claimed the Wyllie-Earl Shield with a 25-20 win over St Andrew's, and they play Selwyn at Rolleston College on Saturday. Miles Toyota Premiership points Marlborough 5; Nelson 5; CBHS 5; St Bede's 5; St Thomas 5; Christ's 2; St Andrew's 1; Shirley 0; Selwyn 0; Rangiora 0
