About
Marlborough Boys’ College have had a strong and successful history with Touch rugby especially for a small rural boys school.
The team over the past 20 years has constantly performed at high level qualifying for Nationals event (top 16 schools) most years. In 2019 MBC team finished 8th in NZ.
The team as a good connection with Marlborough Touch and work together to help build quality programs for our players.
Season shape
Team plays in the Men’s grade 1 on Thursday night at Lansdowne over summer term 4 and 1.
Play in Tasman Champs in February each year
Attend South Island Champs in Late March each year in Christchurch.
Attend Touch Nationals in December each year.
Key contacts
Josh Harrison (coach)
Jarrod Dunn (manager)
Current Notable performers
Serena MacDougall – Current NZ U16 Mixed team Coach
Hugh Robinson NZ U16 Mixed team
Nikau Peipi NZ U16 Mixed team
Josh Harrison NZ 30s Men’s and Mixed team
Past Notable Performers while at MBC
2019 Keelan Murrell – NZ U20 Mixed Trans-Tasman team
2017 Liam Duncan – NZ U16 Mixed Trans-Tasman team
2016 Thomas Downes – NZ U15 Mixed Trans-Tasman team
2014 TC Campbell – MBC Sportsman of Year for Touch Rugby NZ U19 Mixed Captain
2003 Aaron Bancroft – MBC Sportsman of Year for Rugby and Touch - NZ secondary Touch team and went on to play Super Rugby.
Notable performers after their time at MBC
2019 NZ 30s Mixed World Cup Team Todd Nicholas
2014 NZ U21 Mixed Jordan Newman
The TIC of MBC Touch Rugby is Josh Harrison.
Uniform
Playing uniform is provided by the school.
Warm up gear is purchased by the individual
Important Dates
SISS Senior Touch - Christchurch -
Junior Touch - Nelson - Monday 31st October
Senior Nationals - Rotorua - Friday 9th - Sunday 11th December
