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The Biggest Party in New Zealand – Ever!

Brent Narbey

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26 October 2011

Firstly an apology.... For those who visited our fine land during September and October you probably experienced something rather unusual - MASS HYSTERIA, GROWN MEN CRYING, TRIBES OF PEOPLE WITH PAINTED HEADS - you are probably looking for an explanation.

Well, New Zealand has just hosted the seventh Rugby World Cup and this was the largest sporting event ever to be held in New Zealand, attracting over 85,000 international visitors and WE WON!!!!

Brent Narbey

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26 October 2011

Rugby: New Zealand’s Obsession - A Brief history

Considered Fine Art in New Zealand: Blenheim artist Terry Stewart displays the rugby ball sculpture he created from spider web.

Brent Narbey

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1 March 2011

Essential reading for those planning a trip to New Zealand, the following ‘Rugby Trivia’ allows one to easily engage into a conversation with the natives.

Brent Narbey

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1 March 2011

Rugby vs Gridiron By Robert Fawcett

Brent Narbey

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10 August 2009

I visited Australia a decade or so ago; a rugby match was on the TV at a local pub. Being one of the few identified Americans in the establishment, it wasn’t too surprising that the topic of gridiron (NFL-style American football) eventually came up among my Aussie hosts. Despite my largely failed attempts to convince the crowd that gridiron was every bit as rough as rugby, all I could garner was at best total dismissal, and at worst contempt...

Brent Narbey

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10 August 2009

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