PHS Sports History

MOASCAR CUP

On the 5th of August 1970, a bunch of Kura boys set out to challenge Wesley College for the coveted Moascar Cup – the Ranfurly Shield of 1st XV rugby.

Back then, Papakura High School 1st XV was a good team – but obviously not rated as a chance to beat Wesley College – the game was scheduled by Wesley to be played on the #3 field out the back of the farm – midweek.

Fred Graham, the now famous Artist /Carver, was the Coach and his final words to the team before we took the field were:

“If I didn’t think you could beat them, I wouldn’t have brought you out here – no go and do it”

A great game, in the mud, saw Papakura beat Wesley College 1st XV 14-9 and take the Moascar Cup – a major ‘David v Goliath’ upset.