RUGBY
The 1st XV hosted Nelson College for their match against the defending Miles Toyota Premiership Champions. With a strong southerly prevailing, the team struggled to execute, which put the group under early pressure. Nelson College scored a converted try early, followed by a penalty goal. A series of errors then allowed Nelson to capitalise twice more, and after 20 minutes, St Andrew’s was trailing 0–22.
The forwards then set a positive platform with direct running to set up the first try by Isaac Matulewicz (Year 13), converted by Fynn Harris (Year 13). This built momentum, but unfortunately a second try from Azaniah Roebeck (Year 13) was disallowed. Heading into the break 7–22 down, the team was confident with the wind now at their backs. In the 48th minute, the hard-running Aza Roebeck hit a short ball on the line to score a fantastic try. Caleb Collins-Polata (Year 12) then showed great determination to get over the line in quick succession to close the margin. Fynn Harris continued his strong kicking performance to convert both tries, bringing the score to 21–22. Nelson was denied by some robust St Andrew’s defence. In the final stages of the game, a loose high tackle from Nelson College gave Fynn Harris an opportunity to put St Andrew’s in the lead for the first time in the match. Fynn hit the ball well from 40 metres out to give St Andrew’s the lead, 24–22. This was a formidable come-from-behind victory for St Andrew’s against a talented Nelson College team. A final congratulations to four newly capped players (all Year 12 students), Lachie Mitchell, Caleb Collins-Polata, Jock Sidey, and Seymour Stowers-Smith, who have represented our College with pride so far this season.
BASKETBALL
On Tuesday evening, St Andrew’s hosted its second basketball double-header of the season. The first game saw the Senior Girls’ team face St Margaret's College, building a double-digit first quarter lead. Ava Jones (Year 12) led the way with 35 points, whilst Maniah Taefu (Year 11) and Holly Radford (Year 10) combined for another 35 points, in a 110–26 win.
The Senior Boys’ team took on a strong St Thomas of Canterbury College in the second game of the night. Bronson Curtis (Year 13) spearheaded offence whilst Oliver Kirk (Year 11) and Rylan Cliff (Year 13) worked hard on the defensive side. In the end, St Thomas took a close win, 83–80.
FOOTBALL
The Boys’ 1st XI team delivered a commanding 5–0 win over Burnside High School last Wednesday. Controlling the match from the start, they scored early, and continued to build momentum. With a rock-solid defence ensuring a clean sheet, St Andrew’s sealed the match in style.
Despite a 6–0 defeat to Cashmere High School, our Girls’ 1st XI showed resilience. Holding their opponents to just 0–1 at halftime, they defended bravely before Cashmere’s second-half surge widened the gap.
HOCKEY
The Girls’ 1st XI team went down 1–3 to Rangi Ruru Girls’ School after a slow start. Rangi scored three early goals, but St Andrew’s responded well in the second half with a goal from Sophia Voice (Year 13). The team continues to build and work on new combinations as the season progresses.
NETBALL
Saturday’s netball game against Kereru C proved to be a tough contest, as expected from the top-of-the-table team featuring three Old Collegians from the 2024 St Andrew’s College A squad. Despite a determined effort, the team faced an early setback, trailing by 12 goals at half-time. However, a strong third quarter narrowed the gap back to seven goals. Although they fought hard until the final whistle, Kereru C maintained their edge, securing a 54–39 victory.
In Wednesday’s SuperNet game against Rangi Ruru Girls’ School, it was a tight contest from the outset, with Rangi edging ahead by just one goal at the end of the first quarter. However, St Andrew’s showed determination, mounting a strong comeback in the second quarter to score nine goals to their one. From there, they maintained momentum and control of the game, securing a 29–15 victory.