You are invited to join us for a special
luncheon on Friday 14th August, to
celebrate all things rugby and wish our
lads best of luck for September.
As well as a fantastic array of speakers
– including former players and coaches
– we also have our “money-can’t-buy”
charity auction.
This special event is not to be missed.
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A CELEBRATION
OF RUGBY
DATE: Friday 14th August 2015
TIME: 12.00pm
VENUE: Eden Park
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NEW ZEALAND RUGBY
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
Columns
18
Marty Devlin has a clear
message for former
Wallaby great George
Gregan.
20
Sky’s Tony Johnson says
that the New Zealand
Rugby Union continues
to do the right thing by
refusing to select overseas
players.
22
Wynne Gray believes that
South Africa should be
awarded the hosting rights
for the 2023 World Cup.
88
Richard Bath looks at the
dilemma England face
with outstanding openside
flanker Steon Armitage.
90
Kevin Roberts has a
theory that Beauden
Barrett may be the man
who comes of age later
this year for the All Blacks.
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