China-based architect among five finalists to redevelop Queens Wharf
Andrius Gedgaudas, a China-based architect, has been chosen as one of the five finalists to redevelop the Queens Wharf in time for the 2011 World Cup Rugby in which New Zealand will be hosting.
The selection committee chose the Shanghai-based architect among the many because the proposed design he submitted featured a strong public realm experience, [...]
Former France rugby player to sculpt iron figures at mining town
Jean-Pierre Rives, a former France rugby player and now a world-renowned sculptor, will reportedly create massive iron creations in Newman, a remote mining town in Pilbara.
According to media reports, Rives work will be around 2.3 meters high, 0.9 meters wide and 0.9 meters deep. The work is untitled as of the moment but it will [...]
Former Bath rugby players to stage protest this week
A group of former Bath rugby players are reportedly staging its own unique protest this week to stress that the rugby officials’ decision to let go of accomplished rugby players for using drugs is “hypocritical.”
The protest is said to take place tomorrow at the Recreation Group. The pressure group West Country Respect will be joining [...]
NSW Rugby Union considers alcohol rule changes
The New South Wales Rugby Union (NSWRU) is mulling over the possibility of making changes in alcohol rules and security at club games. This came out following the police investigation that took place last weekend during the semifinal match between Gordon and Warringah. Players and spectators were said to be involved in the brawl. [...]
Read moreEngland rugby star help launch new Melksham nursery classroom
Olly Barkley, the England rugby star, has help a nursery located in Melksham launch its new outdoor classroom during a visit that he made in town recently.
According to reports, Barkley was in Shaw last Thursday to help launch the new facility of Rocking Horse Nursery. Establishment owner Fiona Milner said that she did not have [...]
Welsh Rugby Union redistributes record £17 million in funding
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has reportedly redistributed over £17 million in funding this year, overtaking last year’s reported figure of £15.2 million.
WRU, together with the Millennium Stadium companies, stated on its financial reports dated end of May that it records its second highest turnover yet at £49.4 million, slightly lower than last year’s £50.3 [...]
French rugby league players diagnosed with swine flu
The National Rugby League (LNR) announced on Friday that seven players and the coach of the Castres team, a French rugby league team, have been diagnosed with the swine flu (H1N1) virus which led to the cancellation of a championship match. The dates of the highly anticipated matches between Castres and Albi had been postponed [...]
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