Tackles and Tensions - Foundations

from CC Media Studies Hosted by Christ's College Department of English and Media Studies

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. This is Tackles & Tensions. Episode One: Foundations.

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