St Andrew's bids to end 35-year drought in South Island final

Home / Sport / RugbyMike ThorpeSenior journalist·NZ Herald·20 Aug, 2026 06:15 PM6 mins to read‌St Andrew’s aim to break a 35-year drought tomorrow. Photo / Anna Heath. St Andrew’s aim to break a 35-year drought tomorrow. Photo / Anna Heath. AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.St Andrew’s College will be aiming to break a 35-year drought when their First XV take on Southland Boys’ High School in the South Island final on Saturday.

The winner will book a place at the Top 4 National First XV finals in Palmerston North next month, a tournament

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St Andrew's bids to end 35-year drought in South Island final

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