FAHS Feilding High School Rugby

First match for the NZ Schools side and NZ Māori U18 today.

Tevita, Lucas and Kingston all getting a trot from the start.

Paul Goodman came through with some links.

NZ Schools Game
https://www.youtube.com/live/iCKnNjW26xY?si=cdkd_fTX9q0ZkLYk

NZ Māori U18
https://www.youtube.com/live/3PeyM0MmsCM?si=V31DU1D1BtydGH9l

Today Dane Whale ( #1141) reaches the 100-match milestone for Whanganui rugby. A member of the 2010 FAHS 1st XV, Dane played alongside his brother Ben Whale ( #1140) that year and later gave back to the school as an assistant coach in 2018.

Rugby excellence runs deep in the family, with his father Kerry Whale also surpassing 100 games for Whanganui.

The widespread praise from former Whanganui players highlights the impact Dane has had on and off the field, with his 100-game milestone reflecting commitment, leadership, and significant contribution to the province over many seasons.

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Kia Toa Kia Ngākaunui
Have Courage, Desire Greatly

A big day. Celebrating a big milestone.

Jona Nareki ( #1194) is tearing up the NPC try scoring charts and has cracked the all-time Top 10. Born in Sigatoka, Fiji, on 27 December 1997, he moved with his family to Whanganui and attended Feilding High School in 2015 forming a potent combination with Vilimoni Koroi ( #1180). During that year, he was selected for the Hurricanes Under-18 development programme, highlighting his potential as one of the region’s top young players.

Nareki moved to Dunedin in 2016 and has progressed through the Otago rugby system, represented the New Zealand Under-20 team that won the 2017 World Rugby U20 Championship, and played for the All Blacks Sevens. He made his Super Rugby debut for the Highlanders in 2020 and has since become one of their most dangerous attacking players. His pace, footwork, and finishing ability have made him a key performer for both Otago and the Highlanders.

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Kia Toa Kia Ngākaunui
Have Courage, Desire Greatly

Jona Nareki enters the Top 10.

Most tries in NPC Division One history:

68 Terry Wright
53 Bernie Fraser
52 John Kirwan
51 Zinzan Brooke
49 Tevita Li
46 John Timu
43 Doug Howlett
42 Tana Umaga
41 Eroni Clarke
41 Jona Nareki *

Congratulations to Shakariyah Waiwai who is set to make her debut for the Manawatu Cyclones! Get down to The Arena to support her as they take on Waikato at 2.05pm on Saturday.

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Kia Toa Kia Ngākaunui
Have Courage, Desire Greatly

Yesterday morning Brad Shields bought in the Super Rugby Pacific Trophy to the school library for our community to come along and see it and have a yarn.

Hurricanes had an incredible season and winning the trophy in such style this year provided much joy to the Rugby group at School.

Thanks for making us your first stop in the Manawatū.

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Days Boys vs Hostels final match of the FAHS Rugby season and for some their one and only chance to play on “The Dog Pound” and for a lot of the lads from both sides the last time playing in a FAHS side.

Lots of history with this match and one that drags out a big crowd of old boys from both Day and Hostels. Some fierce battles in the past are retold and reports of trench warfare and physical harms dealt out are probably highly embellished. Every year will say that it is not as tough as it once was – probably some truth to that – but for it to continue when we know similar matches at other schools have been taken away from the pupils does mean it is of special meaning to FAHS Rugby boys.

The two teams organise sponsorship and design their jerseys – thanks to the sponsors that come on board. Makes it special as the teams get to keep their jerseys and shorts at the end of the match.

To the match – field in great condition – crowd was in and Hostels were piped out by Paddy Coogan. Hostels had the wind first and raced out to a early lead as Anapu-Burke bullocked through. Big shots going in and Gary the Ref did his best to maintain order. Few Cards dished out. 2 more tries to Hostels and it was looking like a blowout. Days did manage to stem the scoring. 19-0 at HT.

Day Boys through Tunnicliffe roared back into the match in the second half – but the solitary Hostels try to Vucago under the posts and the jersey pulling that shanked Nagel’s certain Day Boys try were the key moments in the 2nd half.

Hostels claimed the shield.

Hostels 26 (Taine Anapu-Burke 2, Meli Balenaisa, Emosi Vucago tries; Mac Forman 3 conversions) Day Boys 19 (Greg Williams, Noah Johnston, Austin Tunnicliffe tries; Austin Tunnicliffe 2 conversions) HT Hostels 19-0

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Match History
1921-1969 – Haven’t dug that far back
1970-99 – Day Boys
2000-19 - Hostels
2020 – Day Boys – “The Curse Breakers”
2021-22 - Hostels
2023 – Day Boys
2024-26 – Hostels

Day Boys - 2026 - Hostels

Hostels 26 (Taine Anapu-Burke 2, Meli Balenaisa, Emosi Vucago tries; Mac Forman 3 conversions) Day Boys 19 (Greg Williams, Noah Johnston, Austin Tunnicliffe tries; Austin Tunnicliffe 2 conversions) HT Hostels 19-0

G. O. Gloyn Memorial Shield Match
Feilding - 16 September 2026

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Day Boys - 2026 - Hostels
G. O. Gloyn Memorial Shield Match
Feilding - 16 September 2026

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The day has arrived. Day Boys vs Hostels for the R.O. Gloyn Memorial Shield.

Day Boys selection thrown into turmoil by NZ U18 Selectors taking the entire starting front row to bolster NZ Schools and NZ Maori U18. Hostels looking remarkably settled.

Massive bench required to sustain those losses. Odds have probably tipped to Hostels with late withdrawals.

Some boys going to be feeling some heat out there. Get along and support your colours.

3pm @ the DOG POUND

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🏆 Super Rugby Pacific Trophy Tour arrives at FAHS! 🏆

Thanks to Kia New Zealand, the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific Trophy is hitting the road as the Hurricanes celebrate their championship-winning season and share the silverware with fans across the region! 🚌💛🖤

Tomorrow, the trophy arrives at Feilding High School, accompanied by Hurricanes stalwart Brad Shields.

📍 Location: School Library
🕤 Time: 9:30am - 11:00am

This is your chance to get up close with the championship trophy, snap a photo, and meet Brad Shields before the tour heads off to its next destination.

Whether you're a lifelong Hurricanes supporter or just keen to see the trophy in person, come along and be part of the celebrations. We look forward to seeing you there!

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