Shirley Boys’ High School enjoyed an outstanding Winter Tournament Week, with teams across multiple codes competing at regional and national level. From a historic rugby league title to strong showings in football, hockey and basketball, our students represented the school with pride.
First XI Football – 12th in New Zealand
The First XI finished 12th at Nationals, a strong result in one of the most competitive sporting codes in the country. Special thanks go to our Year 13 players, who wore the SBHS shirt for the final time. Their dedication and leadership have helped build a football culture the school can be proud of.
First XIII Rugby League – Champions of the Championship Division
In a landmark moment for the school, the First XIII claimed the school’s first ever rugby league title, becoming Champions of the Championship Division. The team’s tournament form was exceptional, recording wins over Papakura (40–0), Mahaukura (40–0), Western Heights (20–10) and Kings College (28–14), before defeating New Plymouth Boys’ High School 18–12 in the final.
Individual honours followed the team’s success, with Mahuru Watene selected for the NZSS Tournament Team to face NZ Clubs in October, and Taimana Kaa-Mackie recognised as the Emerging Player of the Tournament.
Senior Hockey – Runners-Up, Johnson Cup
Senior Hockey topped their pool before finishing runners-up in the Johnson Cup, narrowly losing 3–2 in the final to CBHS. The team has also qualified for the Rankin Cup in 2027, a fantastic achievement to build on for next season.
Senior A Basketball – 4th in the South Island, Qualified for Nationals
Our Senior A Basketball side finished 4th in the South Island tournament, securing qualification for Nationals. This will be the first national tournament experience for most of the squad. We wish the boys the very best of luck.
Intermediate Basketball – 5th in the Southern Cup
The Intermediate Basketball team put in a solid performance, finishing 5th in the Southern Cup.
Junior A Basketball – 5th in the South Island Boys Tournament
The Junior A side won all three pool games to progress through to the knockout stage, before narrowly losing a tight quarter-final to Nelson College, they went on to finish 5th overall.
U15 Rugby – 8th in the South Island Boys Tournament
The U15 Rugby team competed strongly in Christchurch, finishing 8th in the South Island Boys Tournament.
