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A South Island rugby project to help young players build ties with players outside their teams aims to stop them falling out of study or employment in the future.
A South Island 1st XV rugby "magic round" is being credited for breaking down geographical and social barriers for young men, a Christchurch school principal says.
Inspired by the popular concepts seen in both the NRL and Super Rugby Pacific, the two-day showcase over the long weekend was part of the inaugural South Island Boys' Schools Network (SIBSN) 1st XV competition.
The weekend kicked off with five games at Christchurch's St Bede's College on Saturday, with a further four fixtures at the same venue slated for King's Birthday.
