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Hereworth School has recently debuted its brand-new rugby jersey, designed and supplied by long-standing sportswear supplier Kukri Sports, who have an office in New Zealand.
A partnership built on pride and performance
The developments mark nine years of trusted partnership, a collaboration that continues to fuel the school’s sporting success and reinforce its strong sense of identity, both on and off the field.
The jersey pays tribute to the original colours and classic styling first worn when the school was founded in 1927.
The design not only honours past generations of Hereworth athletes, but also connects today’s students to the enduring values of discipline, teamwork and school pride.
The first XV rugby team debuted the jersey in an action-packed morning of sport, winning their game along with the hockey and 2nd XI football match against Lindisfarne.
Driving participation and growth
Kukri continues to play a key role in supporting Hereworth’s sporting programme, empowering students across a variety of sports to compete with pride.
Recent highlights include the launch of the school’s first-ever Netball team, as well as multiple teams competing in fixtures against other schools. A standout moment last year was the winter prep fixture against Scots College, which saw 108 students compete across various sports – including the girls’ football teams playing their first-ever match against each other.
A partnership built on pride and performance
The developments mark nine years of trusted partnership, a collaboration that continues to fuel the school’s sporting success and reinforce its strong sense of identity, both on and off the field.
The jersey pays tribute to the original colours and classic styling first worn when the school was founded in 1927.
The design not only honours past generations of Hereworth athletes, but also connects today’s students to the enduring values of discipline, teamwork and school pride.
The first XV rugby team debuted the jersey in an action-packed morning of sport, winning their game along with the hockey and 2nd XI football match against Lindisfarne.
Driving participation and growth
Kukri continues to play a key role in supporting Hereworth’s sporting programme, empowering students across a variety of sports to compete with pride.
Recent highlights include the launch of the school’s first-ever Netball team, as well as multiple teams competing in fixtures against other schools. A standout moment last year was the winter prep fixture against Scots College, which saw 108 students compete across various sports – including the girls’ football teams playing their first-ever match against each other.
Speaking on the partnership, Mark McConnell, General Manager at Kukri New Zealand, said “Hereworth has been a great partner for us.
“We value the close collaboration with the school, and we look forward to working with them and continuing to support their students’ participation and help them reach their full potential.”
A strong sporting culture
Based in Havelock North, Hereworth is one of the region’s premier independent and co-educational preparatory day and boarding schools from students from Years 0-8.
The school offers a comprehensive sports programme, with summer and winter sports teams competing in local weekly competitions in tennis, cricket, softball, teeball, football, netball, hockey and rugby.
Hereworth also boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including a six lane 23 metre swimming pool, four artificial tennis courts, five grass wickets and purpose-built rugby and football fields.
Speaking on the new jersey, Tom Hill, Hereworth 1st XV rugby coach said, “It’s special to be turning the clock back in our new traditional 1st XV jersey.
“It perfectly reflects the past and also proud history. We really appreciate Kukri’s work on this, allowing our players to represent the school with pride.”
Supporting school sport across New Zealand
Kukri’s partnership with Hereworth school is one of many long-standing relationships the brand holds with schools across the country.
As a dedicated supplier to the education sector, Kukri New Zealand also provides high-performance sports and PE apparel to institutions such as Christchurch Boys High, Southland Boys High, Karamu High School, Napier Boys High and Rotorua Boys high.
These partnerships reflect Kukri’s commitment to fostering participation, pride and performance in school sport – from grassroots to elite level.
Looking ahead
As the partnership nears its tenth year, Kukri remains dedicated to supporting Hereworth school by continually evolving the kit and backing the school’s growing sporting ambitions.
