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Why North’s on a Rugby roll
Hair of the dog - that’s the recommended treatment for Northlanders suffering a rugby hangover or withdrawal following the end of on-field Rugby World Cup action in Whangarei.
OPINION: A lot to learn from Paint It Red
At the time of writing, I have no idea what the score was in the Tonga v Japan match at Northland’s Event Centre.
Fire no danger to spectators
Tournament organisers say at no stage were patrons at last night’s RWC match in Whangarei in any danger following a fire adjacent to the venue.
Tonga beat Japan in Cup thriller
For the second week running Whangarei turned on a World Cup spectacle to make Northlanders proud, with an even bigger crowd than last week’s - more than 18,000 fans packed into a sold-out Northland Events Centre - and a well-matched contest in which Tonga eventually overpowered Japan 31-18.
Fans humble visiting teams
John Kirwan’s Brave Blossoms ran out on to Okara Park last night in the sure knowledge that they had fans in the most far flung nooks and crannies of the Far North.
Whangarei banks on Rugby World Cup
Whangarei has waved goodbye to its final sell-out Rugby World Cup crowd, after the city hosted its last match yesterday.
Mass haka to stop traffic in city today
Hundreds are expected to take part in another mass haka in central Whangarei today to mark the final Rugby World Cup game in the city.
Northland to get vast exposure in Japan
A Japanese Rugby World Cup squad “spiritual training” session in the Hokianga could be seen by up to five million television viewers in Japan.
Rest home’s call: Go Tonga!
Good-luck wishes from a Whangarei rest home’s residents have boosted Tonga’s confidence before tonight’s clash against Japan.
VIDEO: RWC Insider’s Guide on what to do in Whangarei (1:32)
Local resident and ‘Pack of Girls’ play director Sarah Boon picks Te Manawa, the Whangarei Art Gallery and a sculpture trail as some of the city’s “must-dos”.
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