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Red v Blue 2026 returns as Calrossy’s bi-annual alumni rugby fixture, driven by alumni, for alumni, and has become one of the most significant connection points in the School’s alumni calendar.

More than a single match, Red v Blue is a structured alumni-led sporting weekend that brings former students back to Tamworth to reconnect through shared experience, competition and tradition. It provides a formal opportunity for Old Boys and Old Girls to once again represent their colours, renew long-standing rivalries and strengthen the network that continues well beyond graduation.

Importantly, the weekend also carries a broader purpose. Funds raised through Red v Blue 2026 will support the Calrossy Foundation – Bursary Fund, directly assisting families to access a Calrossy education. Alumni participation and community attendance contribute to ensuring future generations benefit from the same opportunities.

The Red v Blue Alumni Weekend will commence on Friday 2 October 2026 with a Welcome Function, jumper presentation hosted in the Dr Ted Giblin OAM Centres Auditorium and include guided tours of the William Cowper and Brisbane Street campuses.

The on-field fixtures will take place on Saturday 3 October 2026 at Scully Park, with the alumni matches played under lights as the centrepiece of the evening. Red v Blue 2026 returns as Calrossy’s bi-annual alumni rugby fixture driven by alumni, for alumni while also supporting a cause that strengthens the Calrossy’s future.

Play. Cheer. Reconnect. For the Old Boys, Red v Blue is a chance to reconnect with lifelong friends and relive some of the most memorable moments of our school years and playing on Friday nights together. It’s about camaraderie, pride, and giving back to the community that shaped us.

Michael Hanley - Old Boys Red Captain 2024

It’s about celebrating history, friendships, and the sense of belonging that comes from being part of the Calrossy Community. Red v Blue is the perfect opportunity to come together, reconnect, and have fun.

Julia Abra - Old Girls Blue Captain 2024
Saturday Fixtures

The 2026 match program includes:

  • Under 14 Girls
  • Under 16 Boys
  • Under 23 Colts
  • Old Boys
  • Old Girls

Teams are drawn from alumni across multiple graduating years. Each side is coordinated by alumni captains and supported by volunteer managers, maintaining the strong tradition of alumni leadership that underpins the event.

Shields Contested in 2026

Three long-standing honours will again be contested:

  • The Cowper Shield – Old Boys fixture
  • The Thistle Shield – Old Girls fixture
  • The Leach and Starr Shield – Colts fixture

These shields represent more than match results. They reflect tradition, contribution and the ongoing strength of the Calrossy Community in particular the strength of the rugby program across the School. Combined with these shields we are also proud to present the Wendy Wheeldon Player of the Match, The Bruce Veitch Memorial Trophy and the inaugural Hugh Howey Spirit of the Game Award.

Article: Red v Blue 2026 Returns for an Alumni Reunion Over the October Long Weekend

Registrations Now Open – RugbyXplorer

To register:

  • Log into Rugby Xplorer http://www.rugbyxplorer.com.au/  (or create an account).
  • Click Register in the side bar.
  • Select “Register into an Event Team.”
  • Enter your chosen team:
  • Old Boys Red 2026
  • Old Boys Blue 2026
  • Old Girls Red 2026 TAG
  • Old Girls Blue 2026 TAG
  • Old Boys Red 2026 U23
  • Old Boys Blue 2026 U23
  • Continue through the prompts until the Saleable Items page and select your side.
  • Complete payment of $81.60 to secure your spot.

Your player registration fee is all-inclusive for the weekends celebrations and includes:

  • Entry to the Welcome Function - including drinks, catering and transport to town
  • Game Day gate entry
  • Your official Playing Kit
  • Player insurance through Rugby NSW

Supporting the Calrossy Foundation

Funds raised across the Red v Blue Alumni Weekend will support the Calrossy Foundation – Bursary Fund.

The Bursary Fund provides fee assistance to students who would otherwise be unable to access a Calrossy education. Alumni participation, event attendance and fundraising contributions directly assist in creating educational opportunities for current and future students.

Red v Blue therefore connects past, present and future — alumni returning to represent their colours while contributing to meaningful and lasting impact through the Foundation.

Red v Blue Alumni Weekend is structured to:

  • Provide a competitive and well-organised rugby environment
  • Encourage alumni reconnection through shared sporting experience
  • Maintain alumni ownership of team preparation and match coordination
  • Celebrate the legacy of past players while welcoming new generations
  • Support the Calrossy Foundation Bursary Fund

Red v Blue 2026 continues as a flagship alumni sporting event defined by alumni leadership, alumni participation and the contest for the Wheldon, Cowper and Leach & Starr Shields.

Find out more about our Calrossy Foundation