Category: Rugby World Cup
The HB Connection…
October 17th, 2011
Monday morning as I write this column and watch the sun rise on a beautiful Hawkes Bay day. I can’t help but reflect on last night’s game, so long in the coming, ultimately so decisive in the result. I have to admit to being more than a tad nervous ... read more
Ross Shield – our own World Cup
October 10th, 2011
Another stunning round of games in the RWC has brought New Zealand a step closer to the ultimate prize. While we all want our boys to take the trophy, one can’t help but think what a fantastic tournament it has been with memories that will last a lifetime ... read more
Planting for Living Legends.
October 3rd, 2011
Living Legends is taking the field to the forest during New Zealand’s hosting of Rugby World Cup 2011. I had the pleasure of being part of this event on Saturday 24th September. During September and October 2011 almost 85,000 native trees will be planted ... read more
Perfect Hawke’s Bay day!
October 3rd, 2011
Hawke’s Bay put on the most perfect rugby viewing weather when Japan took on Canada last Tuesday 27th September. The crowd was in full noise, the players were in great form and the best team didn’t win on the night! A draw was the result which was a true ... read more
More on the RWC
September 19th, 2011
The RWC has been absolutely gripping over the last week. Now that Auckland appears to have overcome it’s transport whoa’s and is now figuring out how to deal with too many partying fans, the rest of us can focus on the rugby itself. With a stand out ... read more
RWC – Absolutely fantastic…
September 11th, 2011
It’s been a big week for the country. The Pacific Forum and the opening of the Rugby World Cup. In between all this has been a much more modest event being the Parliamentary World Rugby Tournament. I’m fortunate to be co-captain of the Parliamentary ... read more
All kitted out
September 6th, 2011
Chris Tremain and I have now picked up our ‘volunteers kit’ for the Rugby World Cup! We are looking forward to doing our bit to make the Hawke’s Bay RWC2011 a most excellent experience. The biggest sporting event on the calendar is only days ... read more
RWC Road Show hits sunny Hawke’s Bay
July 20th, 2011
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Rugby World Cup nearly at McLean Park
July 13th, 2011
The Webb Ellis Cup is finally back on our shores, and that is where we want it to stay. I don’t know about you but I’m getting really excited about the tournament. I’ve purchased tickets for my family to the Napier games and can’t wait for the ... read more
Webb Ellis Rugby World Cup in town
July 13th, 2011
“The Webb Ellis Cup is finally back on our shores, let’s hope it stays here,” says local MPs Chris Tremain and Craig Foss. “The Cup is currently doing a tour of New Zealand and will be here in Hawke’s Bay on 19th July at the National Aquarium from ... read more
