My Predicted Ladder
1st Trinity
2nd Knox
3rd Barker
4th Waverley
5th Aloys
TRINITY - Trinity is shaping up to be the dark horse of this year’s CAS Rugby competition a team underestimated early on but now proving to be a serious contender for the title. After flying under the radar in the pre-season, Trinity has built quiet momentum through relentless training. Their recent performances have turned heads, with disciplined defence, smart set plays, and breakout individual efforts showing they can match it with and beat the favourites. With nothing to lose and everything to prove, Trinity is rising at the right time, ready to shock the competition and claim the CAS title.
KNOX - Knox is predicted to come second in rugby this season because, while they boast a physically dominant forward pack, exceptional fitness, and disciplined structure, they may be outmatched by a rival team with slightly more creativity and flair in the backline; despite their consistent performances, strong coaching, and depth across the squad, Knox’s more conservative playing style might struggle to match the attacking brilliance and momentum of the likely premiers in key matchups, leaving them narrowly behind in what promises to be a fiercely competitive season.
BARKER - Barker may have entered the season as the favourites, backed by a strong record and plenty of hype but sometimes, expectations don’t win games. Despite their skill and depth, Barker has shown signs of pressure in key moments, and as the competition tightens, it’s becoming clear they may not have the edge when it counts. While they’ll still be strong enough to push for the top, the rise of Trinity as the dark horse has shifted the landscape. Barker is set for a solid season but this year, second place is where they’ll finish, just behind a more determined and hungrier Trinity and Knox side .
WAVERLEY - Waverley entered the season with all the signs of another dominant run a strong pre-season, solid depth, and the reputation of a CAS rugby powerhouse. But everything changed after their second-half performance against Scots. What looked like a well-oiled machine fell apart under pressure: missed tackles, poor discipline, and a lack of composure in key moments exposed serious cracks. It wasn’t just a bad half it was a wake-up call. For a team expected to set the pace, Waverley now looks vulnerable, and that second half changed my entire view of their season. If they don’t regroup fast, the powerhouse could find themselves slipping all the way to second last in the standings a fall no one saw coming.
ALOYS - St Aloysius has long struggled to keep pace in the highly competitive CAS Rugby arena, and unfortunately, 2025 looks to be no different. Despite admirable heart and effort, they continue to face challenges in size, depth, and execution that other schools have moved past. Their commitment can’t be questioned the boys play with pride but against faster, more physical, and more polished teams, Aloys often finds themselves outmatched. Defensive lapses, difficulty maintaining possession, and an inability to finish attacking opportunities have plagued them early in the season. Unless there’s a major turnaround, Aloys is on track to once again finish at the bottom of the table. It’s not about lack of spirit it’s about a gap in performance that, for now, remains too wide to close.