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International Rugby 2011
New Zealand are the hosts for the World Rugby in 2011 when visiting Nelson why not stay with us in our Friendly Family run motel accommodation close to Nelson City Centre and located at Tahunanui Beach. Approx 6 minute Drive to the Nelson Rugby Stadium (Trafalgar Park) New Zealand is known as a rugby nation, Charles John Monro is credited with bringing Rugby Union to our fair land. - in fact he introduced the first rugby match which took place in Nelson on 14 May 1870 between Nelson Football Club and Nelson College hence Nelson becoming the Birthplace of Rugby in New ZealandNelson is now hosting 3 Rugby matches and is the Host city for the Italian World Cup Team.Tuesday Sept 20 - Italy vs Russia at Trafalgar Park StadiumTuesday Sept 27 - Italy vs USA at Trafalgar Park StadiumSaturday Oct 1 - Australia Vs Russia at Trafalgar Park StadiumYou can book your Accommodation directly through our website or simply email or phone us to discuss your needs, we will respond back to you with details and prices as soon as possible. New Zealand is a small and friendly country of immense beauty, startling contrasts and surprising sophistication. A country which offers incredible scenery and endless sightseeing opportunities & activities from the sedate to the adventurous. Why not extend your Rugby Holiday and take advantage of some of the activities and sightseeing available in the Nelson region. Nelson offers a wide diversity of activities ranging from the Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks, Nelson Lakes, Golden Bay, Local Artists and Winery Trails, Markets, Water Sports etc. Match Schedule for all World Cup Matches If you cant get to the matches themselves Fanzones have been set up around the city on match days with huge TV Screens covering the games. Don't Forget to check out some of the exciting events happening over the Rugby 2011 period in Nelson (The Nelson Rugby Festival)
Book your Motel Accommodation early not to be disappointed
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