Tournament organiser Rugby New Zealand 2011 today thanked the people of New Zealand for the way they embraced the seventh Rugby World Cup and contributed to its success. “New Zealand has done itself proud,” said RNZ 2011 Chairman Brian Roche. “Rugby fans, even those with a passing interest in the Game have dressed up, painted [...]
Notes before Semi-Finals at Eden Park Stadium, Auckland Hook handed Welsh No.10 jersey James Hook will start at fly half for Wales in their semi-final with France after first choice Rhys Priestland is ruled out with a shoulder injury. New Zealand used to the pressure Assistant coach Steve Hansen insists the weight of expectation is nothing new [...]
From the far northwest corner of the South Island we drive east to Blenheim then south to the tragically quake-damaged city of Christchurch. Nearby, the once picturesque suburb, Sumner on the seaside is greatly damaged too. Cliffsides that supported beautiful holiday homes now look like gaping holes leaving nothing but rubble. Maersk shipping containers set [...]
After leaving the Raceway B&B in Invercargill we head northeast to spend a night in a cottage at beautiful Moeraki Beach. Dinner at famous Fleur’s Place: Cafe, bar and restaurant right on the waterfront at the old jetty at Moeraki Beach, South Island. Great seafood and great photo op in this special place. Sea lion visits [...]
Rugby World Cup 2011 – Week One Day 1 – Spring has sprung: 2:30 p.m. September 8th our time on a day ahead of you folks in the Northern Hemisphere. Surprising spring weather with luscious-coloured flowers beginning to bloom. Glorious country and well worth the 14-hour flight from Vancouver to Auckland, after which we connected [...]
