Rugby trophies on NZ road trip coming to town

A national road trip will give Wakatipu residents and visitors the chance to share in Rugby World Cup glory when the coveted Webb Ellis Cup and a cabinet full of New Zealand's prestigious rugby silverware are brought to Queenstown.

The New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) and Otago Rugby Football Union announced they were taking "the Great Rugby Road Trip" around the country to say "Thank you, New Zealand".

The free public event stops by the Queenstown Events Centre on Saturday, March 31, from 10am to 2pm.

Rugby players and fans can have their photograph taken with the Webb Ellis and Bledisloe cups, as well as see the International Rugby Board Women's Rugby World Cup and the IRB Junior World Championship Trophy.

Fun rugby-orientated activities and entertainment and spot prizes will be laid on for the whole family.

"We're thrilled that so many of rugby's top trophies are coming to town to be shared with our community," Otago Rugby Football Union community rugby manager Richard Perkins said in a statement.

"Knowing that the All Blacks are world champions just adds to what will be a great occasion for the Central Otago region."

NZRU chief executive Steve Tew said support during the tournament came from all corners of New Zealand, including Central Otago, so to be able to bring the cup there was "fantastic".

Mr Perkins said the 55-day road show was touring in February to April when it was the traditional registration time of year for most rugby clubs.

It was a perfect way to encourage people to play or support the game at all levels, he said.

 

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