About

St Peter’s is one of New Zealand’s leading Independent, Anglican, co-educational, day and boarding secondary schools for Years 7 to 13 students. The ethos of the School is based on providing a holistic education for the whole person -body, mind and spirit. Our campus caters for approximately 1200 day and boarding students, on 100 acres of park-like grounds near Cambridge, a short drive from Hamilton City. St Peter’s offers students a level of education that provides them with the skills and confidence to continue learning at a higher level. Our focus is on developing compassionate, lifelong learners who will succeed in a global community. Systems and structures are designed to support academic excellence, pastoral care, spiritual growth, sporting and cultural participation and high achievement. The St Peter’s way is centered on Christian values and a holistic education based on respect for each person. The positive support of teachers, parents and the school body ensure that students here prosper in body, mind, and spirit. Rugby background St Peter’s take great pride in their success in the sporting arena, in both specialist and mainstream sport. With world-class facilities at the school, as well as on their doorstep in the sporting hub of Cambridge, St Peter’s students have every opportunity to excel in their chosen sport. The school has produced many talented rugby players over the years, and despite being a relatively small, co-ed school, students are very well represented in Waikato age-group teams, as well as Super Rugby and New Zealand representative teams. In the CNI competition, we particularly enjoy, competing against likeminded schools with similar values and standards. 2023 will see a team mixed with youth and experience. We have a number of young players coming through the ranks who bring enthusiasm and energy, who will be supported by senior students Kaleb Tapara, Kash Farmer, Maraekaiti Nepia and Dylan Eti. While rugby has always been highly valued in the school, the introduction of our Rugby Academy programme in 2017 has seen major growth in rugby, assisting in the development of skill and depth in rugby across the school. We are seeing positive growth in the number of rugby playing students.

St Peter’s take great pride in their success in the sporting arena, in both specialist and mainstream sport. With worldclass facilities at the school, as well as on their doorstep in the sporting hub of Cambridge, St Peter’s students have every opportunity to excel in their chosen sport. The school has produced many talented rugby players over the years, and despite being a relatively small, co-ed school, students are very well represented in Waikato age-group teams. Recent graduates Dawson Smith and Harry Boyle are part of the Crusaders U20 programme, while Jonty Short, Andrew Smith, Rui Farrant and Codemeru Vai are part of the U20 Chiefs side. Both Andrew and Cody were selected in the New Zealand Secondary Schools team in 2021 and 2022. Cody is also part of the New Zealand 7s squad. From student, most capped 1st XV member and Hurricanes Halfback Cam Roigard, made his All Blacks XV debut on the 2022 end of year tour. We are very excited about this year in the CNI Rugby competition. This is a competition we particularly enjoy, competing against likeminded schools with similar values and standards. 2023 will see a team mixed with youth and experience who are excited about the campaign. While rugby has always been highly valued in the school, 2017 has seen major growth in rugby with junior rugby academies being implemented, designed to develop the skill and depth in rugby across the school. Positive changes are apparent in the rugby programme at both junior and senior levels, with a strong senior squad and junior numbers looking very promising for the future.

Carl Perry Head Coach

Sean Hohneck 1st XV Assistant Coach

Brodie Leaf 1st XV Manager

Will Helu 1st XV Assistant Coach

1st XV Squad 2023

  • Jono ADAMS
  • John AILAO
  • Hugo BARNES
  • Murdoch BECH
  • Benji BELL
  • Kees BUTLER
  • Jacob CHRISHOLM
  • Murdoch DAWE
  • Anton DRNASIN
  • Luka DRNASIN
  • Dylan ETI
  • Kash FARMER
  • Josh GARRETT
  • Ethan HARRISON
  • Will HUTCHINGS
  • Olly JEFFARES
  • Izzy KAMANA
  • Jordan MACCARTHY
  • Theo MAG
  • Cruz MARRA
  • Flynn MOREY
  • Fergus MUIR
  • Jack MURTAGH
  • Marae NEPIA
  • Cameron O' LEARY
  • Henry SMITH
  • Johanson TAMALA
  • Kaleb TAPARA
  • Alapati TUSA SOAGA

Key Players Variety

  • Paula Mahe
  • PJ Latu
  • Andrew Viane
  • Devin Gregory
  • Simon Parker
  • Vaiolini Ekuasi
  • Cam Roigard

2017 - Final of CNI Competition 2017 – Co-ed National Champions 2016 - 3rd place Co-ed Nationals 2016 - Final of CNI Competition * 2013 – Waikato Sec Schools 7’s Champions; Condor 7’s Waikato Representatives * 2012 – Toured England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales 2009 – Toured Chile and Argentina 2007 – Toured Italy and France 2020- Waikato Secondary School Condor 7s Runners Up 2020- CNI Champions (shared title) 2021- CNI 3rd Place

All Blacks – Keith Lowen (2004) NZ 7’s – Rory Grice (2011), Kendrick Lynn (2008) NZ Barbarians – James Thompson (2017), Ollie Norris (2017), Peni Finau (2017) NZ Schools’ teams – Joshua Davey (2011), Hikairo Forbes (2004) NZ Schools' team* - Laglan McWhannel (2016) NZ Under 19 squad* – Armyn Sanders (World Championships 2006) NZ Under 20 squad* – Rory Grice (World Cup 2011), Sam Caird (2016 NZ Under 17 squad* – Wharenui Hawera (2010) Super rugby – Chiefs - Mitchell Graham (2015-2016), ACT Brumbies - Wharenui Hawera (2017), Chiefs - Laglan McWhannel (2018), Crusaders – Ryan Coxon (2018), Hurricanes- Cam Roigard (2020) NZ Schools- Blake Makiri (2020) NZ Schools- Andrew Smith (2021) NZ Schools- Codemeru Vai (2022) NZ Schools 7s- Codemeru Vai (2021, 2022) NZ U19- Andrew Smith (2022)

Private Bag 884
1716 Cambridge Road
State Highway 1
Cambridge 3450

Phone
+64 7 827 9899
Fax
+64 7 827 9812
Office
[email protected]

Office [email protected]

Director of Rugby and 1st XV Coach Carl Perry

1st XV Manager Elliot Sharp [email protected]

2024

Lost 24-31v Wesley College
Won 41-24v Whanganui Collegiate School
Lost 22-45v Feilding High School
Lost 21-30v St Paul’s Collegiate School
Won 50-7v Francis Douglas Memorial College
Lost 15-27v Rathkeale College
Won 22-21v St John’s College
Won 33-29v Lindisfarne College
Won 47-17v St John’s College

2023

Drew 22-22v Wesley College
Lost 12-36v Whanganui Collegiate School
Won 31-25v Feilding High School
Won 22-12v St Paul’s Collegiate School
Won 36-17v Francis Douglas Memorial College
Won 35-17v Rathkeale College
Lost 17-40v St John’s College
Won 35-19v Lindisfarne College
Won 43-5v St John’s College
Won 52-14v Lindisfarne College
Lost 28-32v Francis Douglas Memorial College

2022

Drew 22-22v Wesley College
Lost 19-26v Whanganui Collegiate School
Lost 13-45v Feilding High School
Lost 13-18v St Paul’s Collegiate School
Won 25-19v Francis Douglas Memorial College
Won 46-0v Rathkeale College
Lost 0-57v St John’s College
Won 21-12v Lindisfarne College
Won 57-7v St John’s College
Won 34-27v Lindisfarne College
Lost 25-38v Whanganui Collegiate School

2021

Won 28-15v Whanganui Collegiate School
Won 17-10v Rathkeale College
Won 26-0v St Paul’s Collegiate School
Won 28-20v St John’s College
Won 24-14v Wesley College
Won 31-7v Francis Douglas Memorial College
Won 38-10v Feilding High School
Won 22-12v Lindisfarne College
Won 50-7v St John’s College
Lost 17-19v Whanganui Collegiate School (S/F)
Won 29-14v St John’s College

2020

Won 36-5v Francis Douglas Memorial College
Won 29-14v St John’s College
Lost 21-25v St Paul’s Collegiate School
Drew 0-0v Wesley College
Won 27-24v Whanganui Collegiate School (S/F)
Drew 36-36v St Paul’s Collegiate School (Final)

2019

Won 41-7v Rathkeale College
Drew 17-17v Wesley College
Lost 12-23v Francis Douglas Memorial College
Won 26-20v Feilding High School
Won 41-18v St John’s College
Lost 24-29v Lindisfarne College
Lost 12-50v St Paul’s Collegiate School
Won 24-12v St John’s College
Lost 19-39v Whanganui Collegiate School

2018

Lost 17-19v Wesley College
Won 38-10v Whanganui Collegiate School
Won 65-12v St John’s College
Won 31-22v Lindisfarne College
Won 83-0v Te Aute College
Lost 5-24v Feilding High School
Won 22-19v St Paul’s Collegiate School
Won 74-0v Rathkeale College
Won 24-8v Francis Douglas Memorial College
Won 52-10v St John’s College
Lost 12-15v Feilding High School (S/F)

2017

Won 25-10v Wesley College
Won 30-8v Whanganui Collegiate School
Won 39-12v Lindisfarne College
Lost 21-38v Francis Douglas Memorial College
Won 21-19v Feilding High School
Won 43-7v St John’s College
Lost 10-28v St Paul’s Collegiate School
Won 77-5v Te Aute College
Won 52-6v Rathkeale College
Lost 7-13v Wesley College (S/F)

2016

Won 35-12v Rathkeale College
Drew 12-12v Wesley College
Won 38-15v Lindisfarne College
Lost 13-19v St Paul’s Collegiate School
Won 31-22v Francis Douglas Memorial College
Won 17-12v Feilding High School
Won 17-16v Whanganui Collegiate School
Won 41-20v St John’s College
Lost 16-30v St Paul’s Collegiate School (Final)

2015

Won 44-5v St John’s College
Lost 13-50v Feilding High School
Lost 5-42v Lindisfarne College
Lost 20-23v Francis Douglas Memorial College
Lost 0-28v St Paul’s Collegiate School
Won 31-12v Rathkeale College
Won 13-10v Whanganui Collegiate School

2014

Won 18-3v Lindisfarne College
Lost 11-20v Feilding High School
Won 34-13v St John’s College
Lost 12-16v St Paul’s Collegiate School
Won 29-12v Francis Douglas Memorial College
Won 34-33v Whanganui Collegiate School

No 2nd XV matches played yet

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