Rotorua Boys’ High School has enjoyed significant success nationally. The 1st XV has won the New Zealand National Secondary Schools Championship multiple times, including titles in 2015 and 2025, confirming the school’s place among the top rugby programmes in the country. The team has also represented New Zealand internationally, including finishing third at the SANIX World Youth Rugby Tournament in 2016. Among the most notable rugby Old Boys are Pasilio Tosi, Liam Messam, Tom Donnelly, Mike Delany, Craig Newby, Trevor Berghan, Alan McNaughton, and Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, who all represented the All Blacks. The school has also produced international players such as Dylan Hartley and Teimana Harrison, who went on to represent England.

It’s a massive honour to lead the 1st XV as we head to the Sanix World Rugby Youth Tournament in Japan. After winning the top 4 (New Zealand national title) for the fifth time, we’re proud of what we’ve achieved but we know the job is yet finished. Heading to Japan, we carry the pride of Rotorua and our wider community. We understand the responsibility that comes with representing our school and our country on the world stage. We respect every team we face, and we’re excited to test ourselves against the best across the world. Thank you to our coaches, whānau, and supporters. We’ll represent you with mana, humility, and pride. To carry on our school's legacy and to leave the jersey in a better place is all we ask of ourselves.