Terms 2 and 3 (Winter)
College rugby teams compete in local CRFU club and school competitions, while the 1st XV plays in the Crusaders region Miles Toyota 1st XV competition.
College rugby teams also compete in several inter-school fixtures. Highlights include the annual fixtures against Christchurch Boys’ High School, which is played in Term 2, and Otago Boys’ High School. There is also a Quadrangular Tournament with Nelson College, Wellington College and Whanganui Collegiate. The U15 team plays in an eight-team South Island-wide competition during Winter Tournament week and the U16 team plays in a Quadrangular tournament, also in Winter Tournament week.
Rugby Convenor: Simon Mulholland – email hidden; JavaScript is requiredVenue: Upper, Christ's College Cricket Grounds, Bob Deans, North Hagley (Carlton Corner)
Training: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Uniform: College rugby jersey, socks and black shorts
Recent Success
2025
- 1st XV reached the Miles Toyota Premiership Final, highlighted by an extraordinary semifinal comeback after trailing by 19 points with 15 minutes remaining.
- Multiple players selected for Crusader Juniors and regional representative programmes, reflecting the strength of the College rugby pathway.
- Strong representation across age-group teams, with several players selected for regional U18 and U16 squads.
2024
- U55kg team reached the semi-final.
- Year 9 team finished in the top 4 and reached the semi-final.
- Year 9 team reached the final.
2023
- Five out of nine teams in the finals, and four teams winning their divisions
- Five College players selected for the Junior Crusaders squad
Rugby Coaching Staff
Sam Chamberlain
Sam Chamberlain
During his senior school years, Sam was a prolific sportsman – as a member of both the 1st XV and 1st XI in 2010 and 2011.
After secondary school, he headed north to Wellington, where he studied for a commerce degree. It was here his rugby potential grew, being selected for New Zealand Universities in 2015.
His rugby journey continued in 2016, making the Wellington B side after being an integral part of the Old Boys University Jubilee Cup-winning team.
Sam relocated to the Tasman district, where he continued to play club rugby for Stoke, earning a spot in the Tasman wider training group.
His greatest rugby achievement came in 2018 when he captained the Tasman Sevens team to a national title. Sam is now back home in Canterbury, working as a successful sales consultant for Bayleys.
Sam works alongside Sam Broomhall with the 1st XV squad.