The Waikato Secondary Schools competition has started with most teams having already played two games. The FV Girls XV has had an increase in playing numbers and their competition began on 12 May against Hamilton Girls.

This year each grade will be playing for new trophies carrying the name of a past prominent player. The former players are all Waikato centurions or All Blacks and all have played secondary school rugby in Waikato. Top grade – 1st Division 1 is the Ian Foster Shield.

Any players who are interested in furthering their rugby skills are encouraged to attend the skills session run each Tuesday during lunch with Reuben Samuels and Kent Currie at school. Reuben is hoping to bring specialist forward and back players from Waikato Rugby to work one-on-one with players. This is a great opportunity not to be missed.