Recent developments in New Zealand school rugby highlight intense competition and standout performances across various regions. Here's a summary of the key matches and events: **Central North Island** - **St. Peter's School Cambridge** leads the Central North Island First XV Championship with a 50-27 victory over Francis Douglas Memorial College. Despite a reshuffled lineup, St. Peter's showcased impressive form, with Luca Morrison scoring two tries and Meek and Marra contributing to the scoring column. - **Feilding High School** secured a 26-12 win over St. John’s Hamilton, with Elisala Malili-Malo-Lauano scoring a crucial try in the final minutes. - **St. Paul’s Collegiate** achieved a dominant 57-5 win against St. John’s Hastings, despite setbacks due to injuries and illness. **Wellington Tranzit Coachlines Premiership** - **Wellington College** and **St. Patrick’s College, Silverstream** are the top teams in the premiership, both with perfect records. Wellington College's 74-3 win over Rongotai College was historic, with Archie Sims and Shea Bosher leading the scoring charge. - **St. Patrick’s College, Town** captured the inaugural Willie Leota Memorial Tanoa by defeating Scots College 50-15. The victory was a tribute to the late coach of both schools. - The highly anticipated match between **Wellington College** and **St. Patrick’s College, Silverstream** will be broadcast live on Sky Sport on Wednesday, with both teams aiming to maintain their undefeated records. **Southern Schools Promotion** - **St. Kevin’s College (Ōamaru)** and **Mount Aspiring College** will compete for promotion to Division One of the Freeman Roofing Southern Schools Rugby Championship. St. Kevin’s, despite being one of the smallest schools in the championship, has a strong chance with a record of 15-12 and 26-14 wins in the Blue and Maroon groups, respectively. - **Dunstan High School** was relegated after a 32-17 loss to John McGlashan College, with James Kinney and Oscar Crowe contributing to the visitors' success. - **King’s High School** overcame Southland Boys’ High School Second XV with a convincing 47-19 victory, despite missing five of their top players. **Other Highlights** - **Whanganui Collegiate** hosts Lindisfarne in an upcoming match, while **Rathkeale College** narrowly edged out Hutt International Boys' School 12-7. - The **Rongotai College**'s 88-3 loss to Scots College in 2013 remains one of the most significant defeats in their history, with future Japanese international Malo Tuitama scoring five tries. The season continues to deliver exciting moments, with teams striving for excellence and legacy in their respective competitions.