Manurewa High School became just the third holder of the 1st XV Challenge Shield after they lifted the coveted trophy from Pukekohe High School with a 19-8 win on Saturday.
It was the first loss of the season for the home side, and they relinquish the Shield after holding it through the off-season and through the opening months of 2025.
Rosehill College claimed a 29-17 win over Waiuku College while Wesley College held off Papakura High School 24-19.
Tuakau/Onewhero picked up a 32-15 win over Manurewa High School in Year 11+ competition.
Wesley College beat Rosehill 53-0.
In Year 10 play, Papakura High claimed a 17-5 win over Waiuku College, Tuakau/Onewhero eased to a 38-10 victory over St Ignatius while the Wesley v Tipene St Stephens match was abandoned due to weather. Tipene St Stephens blanked Pukekohe High 56-0 in Year 9 action. In other matches, Wesley College triumphed 82-0 over Waiuku College while Rosehill College beat Tuakau/Onewhero 42-14.
James Cook High continued their strong form in the Girls XV competition as they defeated Pukekohe High 27-0.
Manurewa eased to a comfy 60-0 win over Papakura.
