Most year 9 students who are interested in Rugby play for one of the schools Junior teams.
Please note that Wanganui RFU rules state that students are not permitted to play for a club team unless permission is granted by the Principal.
Trainings will be confirmed once teams are sorted.
Uniform: Players are supplied with a Rugby jersey, shorts and socks for each game.
Girls purchase their own socks from the main office for $18 and collect from Te Wehi gym office.
NB: Fees need to be paid prior to the start of the regular season. No pay no play.
Costs:
U15 - Approx $130 plus $35 warm up t’shirt (including rugby socks) – Playing in Manawatu Competition
Colts - Dependant on numbers, a Colts team could play in the Whanganui Comp.
1st XV - Approx $130 plus $35 warm up t’shirt – Playing in Manawatu Competition
Girls 1st XV – Approx $40 plus $35 warm up t’shirt - Whanganui Competition Term 2 & 3.
Approx $80 – Manawatu Competition Term 3 only.
Only buy a warm-up T-shirt if the player doesn’t already have one. These must be worn to trainings and game day.
Please Note: At print time of this booklet, confirmation on where these competitions will be played is not available. The above boys fees will be less than half if playing in Whanganui only.
Teacher in Charge: Lisa Murphy (murphy.l@whs.ac.nz)
Boys 1st XV Rugby Coach: Mike Lama
Girls 1st XV Rugby Coaches: Tyrell Denning and Danny Tamehana
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Last Reviewed: February 27, 2026
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