In the wild world of school rugby, Grey College just refuses to play by the ordinary rules. Take their 2023 First XV, for instance, the 29th unbeaten squad they’ve churned out since 1930. It’s like they have a secret manual on ‘How to Win at Rugby’ tucked away somewhere.
Here’s the kicker: these lads faced off against the big shots, the tough cookies, and the ‘you-think-you-can-beat-us’ teams from all over the country. Guess what? They laughed in the face of defeat in all 15 matches. Their average score line of 39-15 per game might as well be a running joke among their rivals. And get this, only 4 of these showdowns were on their home turf, as if traveling to matches was just another excuse for a road trip. Grey College end the season as the No.1 Ranked School Rugby Team in the country!
Here’s a fun fact for your next trivia night: from 1855 to 2023, Grey College’s First XV played 1624 matches and lost only 155. That’s a jaw-dropping 91% win ratio over a century and a half! So, kudos to Grey College, where rugby isn’t just a game; it’s an art form, a science, and maybe even a bit of magic