About

Set on 22 hectares of park-like grounds on the outskirts of Hastings, Lindisfarne College is a state-integrated boarding and day school for boys from Years 7–13. Since opening its gates in 1953, Lindisfarne has been steadfast in its mission: to grow good young men of character who go on to lead lives of significance and service.

Lindisfarne boys are immersed in a culture of excellence where they are encouraged to discover and pursue their individual strengths, whether in the classroom, on the stage, across the sporting arena or through service to others. Success is not measured solely by accolades, but by the way our boys live their lives, as good sons, brothers, friends and, ultimately, as men of honour and integrity.

Rugby holds a special place in the heart of the College, with a proud tradition that has developed over 70 years of spirited competition. Lindisfarne has produced six All Blacks: Mick Duncan, John Timu, Taine Randell, Campbell Johnstone, Israel Dagg and George Bridge, along with eleven NZ Schools players and over 40 representatives in various New Zealand age group sides.

While we honour this rich legacy, we are equally focused on the future. In a rapidly evolving rugby landscape, our programme continues to grow, balancing tradition with innovation to create a sustainable development pathway for all players.

We aim to foster a rugby environment that is positive, challenging and enjoyable, where boys develop as athletes and as young men of character. Rugby at Lindisfarne is about more than just the game—it teaches humility, teamwork, discipline and resilience, helping our boys grow through both success and adversity.

Andre Bell Director of Rugby

An Old Boy of the College, Andre brings international and domestic coaching experience to the role, including time with the Wellington Lions, Rotorua Boys’ High, and professional teams in Japan, Ireland, Italy and Fiji. He leads our programme with a focus on development, enjoyment, and long-term success.

Laurent Simutoga Forwards Coach

In his fifth year with the 1st XV, Laurent brings pride, experience and a strong connection to the jersey. A former Hawke’s Bay and France U21 rep, he is dedicated to developing good men as well as good players.

Blair Cross Defence Coach

With more than 15 years of coaching experience across the Hawke’s Bay region from junior and teenage teams to senior representatives. He has held head coach roles with several Hawke’s Bay Rugby Union (HBRU) representative sides, including the Under 19, Development, and Women’s FPC teams. He also has experience coaching internationally, including a role with the Chilean national team.

Ricardo Fox Manager

Hawke’s Bay age-grade coach and manager. Currently, the Principal of Mayfair School with a PHD in education. Rugby strengths in leadership, player development and mental skills coaching. Represented Canterbury, Otago, and Hawke’s Bay Māori.

1st XV Squad 2025

  • Noah BALHORN
  • Fergus BENEFIELD
  • Danilo BRANDON
  • Samuel BRITTIN
  • Henry BULL
  • Kiato BUXTON
  • Fletcher DAWSON
  • Theo DYMOCK
  • Charlie EAST
  • Thomas GRFFITHS
  • Jay LADETTE-PINFOLD
  • Fletcher MACKAY
  • Hunter MANAENA
  • Oscar MORICE
  • Gus MUNRO
  • Reid PALMER
  • Ben PRINGLE
  • Te Awarangi PUKETAPU-PENE
  • Noah ROGERS
  • Angus SCOTT
  • Charlie SISAM
  • Ardie J SMITH
  • Lachlan SWANSON
  • TK TAYLOR
  • Henry THOMPSON
  • Hunter THOW
  • Logan TIMS
  • Louie UREGEI
  • Manuel VAOHEILALA
  • Hunia WAIARIKI
  • 2016 - Pushing HBHS close, leading for most of the 1st half, eventually losing 14-32
  • 2015 - Making CNI semifinal (losing to FAHS 10-11), winning the Quad tournament at Lindisfarne
  • 2014 – Playing live on Sky TV beating FDMC to win the Rick T. Francis Memorial Shield and kept it for the remainder of the season
  • 2013 – Made the Quadrangular finals for the third-year running, losing to Scots College
  • 2012 – Won the inaugural CNI competition by topping the round robin table; made the Quadrangular finals for the second consecutive year, losing 18-15 to Scots College; won all three traditional matches, beat Hastings Boys’ High School 46-19, toured the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland
  • 2011 – Won the Presbyterian Quadrangular Final beating Scots College 22-7
  • 2010 – Won all three traditional matches, beat Te-Aute College by a record 84-0

All Blacks

  • Mick Duncan - 1971
  • John Timu - 1989-94
  • Taine Randell (Captain) - 1997-2002
  • Campbell Johnstone - 2005
  • Israel Dagg - 2010-17
  • George Bridge - 2018-21

NZ Under 20

  • Tim Cadwallader - 2014 (Hooker)
  • George Bridge - 2015 (Fullback)
  • Sam Godwin - 2015 (No. 8)
  • Mason Emerson - 2016 (Winger)
  • Tiaan Falcon - 2017 (1st 5/8)

NZ Schools

  • Mason Emerson - 2014 (Winger)
  • Noah Rogers - 2025 (Fullback)

NZ Barbarians U18

  • Hugh Renton - 2013 (No 8)
  • Tiaan Falcon - 2015 (1st 5/8)

Super Rugby

Highlanders - Hugh Renton

Current NPC

Magpies - Hugh Renton

600 Pakowhai Road
PO Box 2341
Hastings 4120

Phone
+64 6 873 1136
Fax
+64 6 878 6955
Office
[email protected]

1st XV Manager
Ricardo Fox
[email protected]

Head of Rugby
Andre Bell
[email protected]

2026

Lost 20-24v St Paul’s Collegiate School
Lost 27-29v Wesley College
Won 52-3v Matamata College

2025

Won 19-10v St Paul’s Collegiate School
Won 28-26v Wesley College
Won 61-19v St John’s College
Won 65-5v St John’s College
Won 36-15v Whanganui Collegiate School
Lost 26-45v FAHS - Feilding High School
Won 44-14v Francis Douglas Memorial College
Lost 38-47v St Peter’s School
Lost 20-29v FAHS - Feilding High School (S/F)
Won 69-15v Wesley College

2024

Lost 17-20v St Paul’s Collegiate School
Won 29-25v Wesley College
Lost 22-46v St John’s College
Won 74-10v St John’s College
Won 38-29v Whanganui Collegiate School
Lost 12-41v FAHS - Feilding High School
Won 31-19v Francis Douglas Memorial College
Lost 29-33v St Peter’s School
Won 34-8v Rathkeale College
Lost 5-31v FAHS - Feilding High School (S/F)
Won 40-15v St Paul’s Collegiate School

2023

Lost 14-40v St Paul’s Collegiate School
Lost 0-58v Wesley College
Lost 3-55v St John’s College
Won 31-19v St John’s College
Lost 0-66v Whanganui Collegiate School
Lost 17-38v FAHS - Feilding High School
Lost 21-31v Francis Douglas Memorial College
Lost 19-35v St Peter’s School
Won 39-24v Rathkeale College
Lost 14-52v St Peter’s School
Lost 5-19v St Paul’s Collegiate School

2022

Lost 14-24v St Paul’s Collegiate School
Lost 5-24v Wesley College
Lost 12-64v St John’s College
Won 14-10v Whanganui Collegiate School
Lost 7-43v FAHS - Feilding High School
Lost 7-21v Francis Douglas Memorial College
Lost 12-21v St Peter’s School
Won 24-5v St John’s College
Won 28-14v Rathkeale College
Lost 27-34v St Peter’s School
Lost 20-25v Francis Douglas Memorial College

2021

Lost 22-47v St Paul’s Collegiate School
Won 20-12v Wesley College
Won 34-22v FAHS - Feilding High School
Won 47-18v Francis Douglas Memorial College
Lost 15-21v Whanganui Collegiate School
Lost 15-17v St John’s College
Lost 12-22v St Peter’s School
Won 29-17v St John’s College
Won 30-20v Rathkeale College
Won 22-14v Rathkeale College
Won 43-19v FAHS - Feilding High School

2020

Lost 14-29v Whanganui Collegiate School
Won 22-20v St John’s College
Lost 12-32v FAHS - Feilding High School
Won 15-14v Rathkeale College
Won 29-25v St John’s College

2019

Lost 7-34v FAHS - Feilding High School
Lost 19-21v St Paul’s Collegiate School
Won 36-10v St John’s College
Lost 26-46v Whanganui Collegiate School
Won 29-24v St Peter’s School
Won 39-5v St John’s College
Lost 12-20v Francis Douglas Memorial College
Won 52-5v Rathkeale College
Lost 22-27v Wesley College

2018

Lost 20-54v FAHS - Feilding High School
Won 60-6v Te Aute College
Lost 22-31v St Peter’s School
Won 48-0v St John’s College
Won 23-17v Whanganui Collegiate School
Lost 7-29v Francis Douglas Memorial College
Lost 10-33v Wesley College
Won 56-7v St John’s College
Lost 12-35v St Paul’s Collegiate School
Lost 15-33v Rathkeale College

2017

Lost 12-39v St Peter’s School
Won 36-32v Te Aute College
Lost 0-27v Wesley College
Lost 10-28v Francis Douglas Memorial College
Won 19-17v Whanganui Collegiate School
Won 44-14v St John’s College
Lost 0-53v FAHS - Feilding High School
Lost 15-31v St Paul’s Collegiate School
Won 29-27v Rathkeale College

2016

Won 40-5v St John’s College
Won 39-15v Francis Douglas Memorial College
Lost 15-38v St Peter’s School
Lost 10-29v FAHS - Feilding High School
Lost 17-18v Whanganui Collegiate School
Lost 3-13v Wesley College
Lost 15-17v Rathkeale College
Lost 11-25v St Paul’s Collegiate School

2015

Won 37-12v St John’s College
Won 25-7v Whanganui Collegiate School
Won 42-5v St Peter’s School
Won 31-0v Rathkeale College
Won 15-7v Francis Douglas Memorial College
Lost 10-20v St Paul’s Collegiate School
Lost by defaultv FAHS - Feilding High School
Lost 10-11v FAHS - Feilding High School (S/F)

2014

Lost 3-18v St Peter’s School
Won 17-3v St John’s College
Lost 3-32v St Paul’s Collegiate School
Won 19-12v FAHS - Feilding High School
Won 32-20v Francis Douglas Memorial College
Won 22-8v Rathkeale College
Won 25-17v Whanganui Collegiate School
Lost 16-22v Francis Douglas Memorial College (S/F)

2018

Lost 5-73v FAHS - Feilding High School
Won 65-17v Te Aute College
Won 56-8v St John’s College
Won 52-7v Whanganui Collegiate School
Won 28-21v Francis Douglas Memorial College
Lost 25-28v Wesley College
Won 15-12v St Paul’s Collegiate School
Won 67-7v Rathkeale College
Won 28-26v Wesley College (S/F)
Lost 7-30v FAHS - Feilding High School (Final)
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