Rugby 

Welcome to Wellington College Rugby.

Rugby at Wellington College is run by the Wellington College Rugby (WC Rugby) which was established in 1877 and is one of the oldest of its kind in the country. 

HISTORY: Wellington College is a very proud and traditional NZ rugby school. The current 1st XV are very competitive in the local competition. The 1st XV also compete in the oldest secondary school rugby tournament, the Quadrangular Tournament. 2023 saw us both host and win Quad . Wellington College also competed in the first ever recorded secondary schools match against Nelson College. 2023 saw an increase in player numbers with us fielding 12 teams.  

TRAINING: Most teams train twice a week. A summer rugby academy begins in Term 4 and runs through the summer holidays and up until the start of the new season.

SUMMER TRAINING: Tuesdays and Fridays 3.30-5pm (on the turf) for February.  Anyone can attend, no registration needed.
UNIFORM: (all available from the uniform shop).

• Black jersey, mouth guard and sock tape are provided for the season.

• White shorts, Black socks with yellow hoop - to be purchased.

VENUES: Schools in Greater Wellington region

COMPETITION DRAW & RESULTS: Go to the College Sport Wellington website 

CANCELLATIONS: Go to College Sport Wellington website on Saturday mornings from 7.30am and each half-hour thereafter.

SEASON: Terms 2-3

COST: $$200

Please note that NZRU are implementing a new registartion programme for all rugby in 2025. In the meantime we will be offering a registration of interest form only to WC rugby. This is particularly aimed at new to school students . All those who have played in previous years will recieve an e mail in due course inviting registration and payment for 2025. 

The form can be found on the left of this page.​​​​​​​

Secondary School Rugby Calendar 2025

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• 3 May -  All Grades start 

• 23-26 June Quadrangular Tournament - Christ's College

• 10 August -Premier Finals 

• 16 August - Boys Grade Finals

• 25-27 August - U14 Boys Festival - Wellington 

• 27 - 30 August  - Hurricanes U 15 Tournament - Silverstream

• 27 - 30 September - National U15 Boys Rugby Invitational Tournament 

• 28 - 31 August - NZSS Boys 1st XV Champs - Palmerston North