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Schools Rugby: Ten to Watch Results | 4th–6th September

What a way to kick off the season! Outstanding performances and thrilling games. Who impressed you? Full roundup of all the action.

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@abigailtaylor1z A bright, refreshing treat that makes summer gatherings feel extra special

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@CalvinDann4v Kōri sounds like the sweetest cuddlebug in the family 🥹

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@AngelynTalbba स्वतंत्रता दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ। देश की एकता, अखंडता और प्रगति के लिए हमारा संकल्प सदैव म��बूत रहे

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St Andrews College are New Zealand national champions for the first time in their history! The South Islanders overcame the odds with exceptional character, earning a historic win that will be remembered for years.

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@jenpendriss_p Gentlemen, you look incredibly handsome today ✨

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Live Rugby: Currie Chieftains v Heriot’s Rugby in the Arnold Clark Men’s Premiership. More live Scottish rugby this Saturday as Currie Chieftains host Heriot’s Rugby. Watch live on the Scottish Rugby and NextGenLive YouTube channels.

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Scottish Boys’ U18 Open Conference action returns Saturday at 10:30, as unbeaten Stewart’s Melville face Stirling County. Expect more outstanding rugby after Stirling’s impressive showing at the U18 Howden Melrose Sevens.

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Our annual Southern Hemisphere rankings and XV of the year are now live. Visit our website for the full breakdown and analysis.

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Player of the Year: Jack Lewis. England’s first NextGenLive Schools Rugby Player of the Year led NSB to a league and cup double, captained England U18s and earned his place in the U20s. He also became one of the youngest Saints Players of the Month.

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SARU has named its 2026 Elite Development Under-16 squad—the future rookies. Who missed out? Let us know in the comments.

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Schools Rugby Midweek Preview | 2–3 September

The season kicks off this weekend, but first, a few big midweek fixtures will set the tone. Read our full preview

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Live rugby: St Joseph’s College v Rugby School, Saturday at 5pm. Cambridge RUFC hosts a major schools clash as St Jo’s prepare for the 40th National Schools Rugby Festival and Rugby arrive in top form. Don’t miss it.

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Live touch rugby: Schools Touch Championship Finals this Friday, all day, from Oxford Quins with Try Touch Rugby and England Touch. It’s been a long wait since June—don’t miss the action! Watch live on NextGenLive.

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The countdown to our Top 20 SH Schools of 2026 continues. Day 4 of our SH U18 XV: the Tight Five

1. Salamousas (Michaelhouse)
2. Luke (Nudgee)
3. Mikaele (St Kentigern)
4. Smith (Barker)
5. Burden (Stellenberg)

Full profiles below.

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SCOTTISH CONFERENCE FIXTURES

More U18 Boys Open Conference action is coming this weekend. Check out all fixtures and the latest standings here!

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England U20’s 2026/27 Elite Player Squad has been announced: 50 players selected, with Pendlebury and Parkin promoted. Which future stars are you most excited to watch?

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Throwback Thursday: Grey College’s 2007 squad. The Ebershons, Coenie, Lappies and George Whitehead are names many recognize, but their results were truly frightening: a lowest winning margin of 15 points and an average score of 54–9. Send

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Our Top 20 SH Schools of 2026 countdown is complete. The final piece of our SH U18 XV: the bench

16 Boshoff
17 Fakava
18 Sheck
19 Salikikoro
20 Mitchell
21 Moeahu
22 Van Biljon
23 Plamondon

Full profiles below.

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Live Rugby: Erskine Stewart Melville v Stirling County RFC, Saturday at 10:30 a. m. Join us for Scottish Boys U18 Open Competition action as Stew Mel host Stirling County in a Pool B school-versus-club clash. It should be a cracker!