Annual Under 15 Boys' Tournament

As part of Winter Tournament Week, the annual Under 15 Tournament comprises sixteen teams from secondary schools (on an invitational basis) who compete in a Cup and Plate section for the Rex Kerr Trophy.

Annual Under 16 Boys' Tournament

Every year in the third term school holidays, the Council holds New Zealand's premier tournament for Under 16 players, comprising teams from all member Provincial Unions, competing in two divisions for the Don Broughton Shield, the Saracens Cup and the Manaaki Tangata Trophy.

Annual Under 18 Boys' Competition

Every year in September, the Council holds a competition for Under 18 teams from member Provincial Unions, competing for the TrustBank Central Secondary Schools Shield first competed for in the 1990's.

Annual Under 19 Tournament

This competition comprises teams from Wellington, Hawkes Bay and Manawatu, and a Hurricanes Heartland Team (comprising players from the Council's member Heartland Provincial Unions), competing for the Central Region Shield on a home and away basis.

Annual Under 20 Heartland Development Series

Comprising teams from the regions Heartland Provincial Unions, the Heartland Development Series is held annually over two weeks, with teams competing for the Hurricanes Under 20 Cup.

Girls' Rugby Development Programmes

Every year, with the support of New Zealand Rugby, the Council provides Development Days, an Under 15 Tournament and an Under 18 Development Camp for young women within the Hurricanes Region.

Annual Hurricanes Sevens Tournament

The best secondary school Sevens players in the region (in Boys and Girls divisions) compete for the Hurricanes Secondary Schools Sevens Cup, hosted by Wairarapa-Bush.

2025 Under 18 Boys Championship Titles Decided In Napier & Levin

The Centurions RFC (Wellington RFU) and Wairarapa Bush RFU are the winners of their respective divisions of the 2025 Under 18 Competition, with both sides ending the short campaign of three matches, with three victories.

In Division A, in Napier at Tremain Field, a tense first half saw both teams score one converted try a-piece, with the half-time score 7 points all. The intense arm-wrestle continued through the second spell with the final score of 21 points to 19 reflecting a solitary missed conversion by hosts Hawkes Bay, with the Centurions winning the John Hornal Shield.

In the other Division A match played in Gisborne, Wellington Samoa RFU gained their first victory of the 2025 season, defeating Poverty Bay by 34 points to 17.

In Levin, Wairarapa-Bush were always ahead but it wasn't until late in the game that their victory was assured, after Horowhenua-Kapiti reeled in a 26-7 deficit with two consecutive tries to trail 26-19 midway through the second half. Earlier, the visitors' forwards sought early momentum and were rewarded with the first try in the opening minutes. Unfortunately, they also lost lock and captain Eddie Weatherstone to injury during the scoring of this try.

Horowhenua-Kapiti hit back to score with their first foray into the attacking zone and briefly led 7-5. Wairarapa-Bush dominated territory and possession throughout the remainder of the first half, scoring two more tries including one to hard-running No. 8 Jone Ralulu, and being held up on at least one other occasion, to go up 19-7 by halftime.

The green machine made the perfect start to the second half with tighthead prop Rupeni Koroi scoring from close range for their bonus point try and a 26-7 lead. The home side embarked on a two-try comeback, but Wairarapa-Bush could see the trophy glinting in the sunshine on the sideline and rallied late to seal victory.

In the other Division B match played in Whanganui, the hosts (who had a chance of winning the Cup, had Horowhenua Kapiti been able to defeat Wairarapa Bush), prevailed over the Wellington Maori RFU side by the narrow margin of 29 points to 21 in a titanic match at Cooks Garden.

(With thanks to Steve White from Club Rugby for photos and reporting)

(Published : 20/09/25)