The idea for the Veterrimi IV tournament came from Durham School's director of sport, Ben Mason.

Schools that have taken part in the tournament are: The winner of the Veterrimi IV tournament is awarded the AJ Dingle Trophy named in honour of Arthur James Dingle who was a pupil at Durham School, an Oxford Blue and who was capped three times for England playing on the wing.

He participated in the very last Five Nations match before the outbreak of war before joining the East Yorkshire Regiment and, after a failed attack during the largest battle of the Gallipoli campaign, he was listed as missing presumed killed.

After day 1 of the competition Sherborne School hosted a black tie dinner for parents and players with guest speaker John Bentley.

Durham were presented with the AJ Dingle cup by Tim Stirk (OD), president of England Rugby Football Schools Union.