Thursday, September 22, 2011

Rugby Groupies

After learning the rules from a couple of local kiwis at a pub in Whitianga, we were all set for heading to our first Rugby World Cup games! We caught the Canada vs. Tonga game (Canada won - 25 to 20!) in Whangarei (northern part of the North Island). We then drove seven hours south and watched the USA vs. Russia game (USA won - 13 to 6!) in New Plymouth (western part of the North Island). Very fun times, even if we don't know all the rules of the game ...
Canadian flag flying at the Canada-Tonga game
Scrum at the Canada-Tonga game
P & C at the Canada-Tonga game
Makeshift USA flag at the USA-Russia game
Line-out (throw-in) at the USA-Russia game
All the kiwi staples - fish, chips, beer, and rugby!

C & P at the USA-Russia game

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