A century of school pride on the line at New Zealand’s oldest rugby tournament

PremiumAdam JulianNZ Herald·17 Jun, 2026 02:31 AM5 mins to readMeet the boys of the Tangaroa College First XV and the coach that turned the team from a struggling side to 1A contenders. Video / Anthony CostelloBy Adam JulianWellington College will be warm favourites as they chase their 34th win in New Zealand’s oldest four-way secondary school rugby tournament.The Quadrangular (The Quad) tournament turns 100 on Thursday in Whanganui.

Hosts Whanganui Collegiate face Wellington, last year’s runners-up, in day one matches, while defending champions