Rugby in New Zealand
Rugby is New Zealand's national sport. As a country we are well-known for our rugby vigour and pre-match haka. New Zealand's main rugby teams are the "All Blacks" and the "New Zealand Maori".
The New Zealand All Blacks compete in many international competitions including the Rugby World Cup and the Tri Nations. As well as these competitions, the All Blacks also go on annual tours to play against many different countries.
Within New Zealand there are a lot of national teams and clubs. Major national competitions include the Super 14 (which includes regional teams from South Africa and Australia) and the Air New Zealand Cup.
New Zealand Rugby Events
Rugby World Cup | Philips Tri Nations | Super 14 | Air New Zealand Cup | Rugby ToursRugby World Cup
2007 World Cup
The 2007 rugby world cup was held in France. For World Cup news and results go to www.rugby.worldcup.co.nz.2011 World Cup
New Zealand will be the host to the next world cup in 2011!! For information on the 2011 World cup go to www.nzrugbyworldcup.com.Don't miss the action; organise your Rugby World Cup New Zealand holiday now.
Philips Tri Nations
2008
| 12th July | New Zealand vs. South Africa | Dunedin |
| 2nd August | New Zealand vs. Australia | Auckland |
For details on other tri nations games go to www.allblacks.com.
There are a lot of sports pubs in New Zealand that will screen the Tri Nations games.
Search for a sports pub in your travel area www.finda.co.nz.
Super 14
The Rebel Sport Super 14 is played every year in New Zealand between region teams from New Zealand, Australia and South Africa.Teams include the Canterbury Crusaders (South Island, NZ), the Waratahs (NSW,Australia), the Sharks (Kwa-Zulu Natal Province, South Africa), the Hurricanes (lower North Island, NZ), the Stormers (Western South Africa), Auckland Blues (North Island, NZ), the Chiefs (mid to upper North Island, NZ), Western Force (Western Australia), the Brumbies (ACT and Southern NSW, Australia), the Bulls (Pretoria, South Africa), the Otago Highlanders (South Island, NZ), the Queensland Reds (Australia), Cheetahs (Central South Africa), Lions (Transvaal, South Africa).
For player details, results and news go to www.rugbyheaven.co.nz or www.rss14.co.nz.
Air New Zealand Cup
Canterbury Rugby 2008
| 2nd August | Canterbury vs. Manawatu | Christchurch |
| 9th August | Canterbury vs. Otago | Dunedin |
| 16th August | Canterbury vs. Auckland | Christchurch |
| 23rd August | Canterbury vs. Taranaki | New Plymouth |
| 31st August | Canterbury vs. Tasman | Christchurch |
| 6th September | Canterbury vs. North Harbour | Auckland |
| 12th September | Canterbury vs. Northland | Whangarei |
| 18th September | Canterbury vs. Bay of Plenty | Christchurch |
| 27th September | Canterbury vs. Hawke's Bay | Christchurch |
| 3rd October | Canterbury vs. Southland | Invercargill |
Visit www.crfu.co.nz for more details on Canterbury Rugby.
Rugby Tours
2008 End of Year Tour
These games will not be played in New Zealand, however, you can still enjoy good rugby atmosphere at local sports bars around New Zealand.| 1st November | New Zealand vs. Australia |
| 8th November | New Zealand vs. Scotland |
| 15th November | New Zealand vs. Ireland |
| 18th November | New Zealand vs. Muster |
| 22nd November | New Zealand vs. Wales |
| 29th November | New Zealand vs. England |
Check out a local sports bar in your area and watch these games on the big screen www.finda.co.nz.
For more rugby news, events, teams and player information visit these sites:
www.nzrugby.co.nz, www.allblacks.com and www.rugby.co.nz.
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