Christ's College Department of English and Media Studies

Tackles and Tensions

Sports EN ↓ 3 episodes

Every year, two schools prepare for war on a rugby field. Christ’s College. Christchurch Boys’ High. Black and white vs. blue and black. This isn’t just a game... It's a rite of passage. A tradition. But is it all pride and glory? Or something deeper? Maybe even... darker?

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Christ's College Department of English and Media Studies

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Tackles and Tensions - Starters 05.08.2025 9:38

In this final episode, we go beyond the scoreboard. What does the game mean to the players themselves? How do they deal with the nerves, the noise, and the weight of history? We speak to current students and senior players about how they prepare mentally and physically, what support from the crowd feels like (both good and bad) and how past experiences shape their mindset today. From nerves to rit...

Tackles and Tensions - Game Plan 05.08.2025

Tackles and Tensions - Game Plan

Tackles and Tensions - Foundations 05.08.2025 11:01

Every year, Christ’s College and Christchurch Boys’ High clash in New Zealand’s most iconic schoolboy rugby rivalry. But is it just a game? Or something deeper? In this episode, we explore 130 years of history, pride, and pressure. Featuring insights from a Christ’s College history teacher and current students, we unpack the legacy, the culture and the changing meaning of this fierce tradition. Th...