Marlborough — I’m proud of the great response from our community to the Rugby World Cup celebrations – it’s been a pleasure for us to play hosts to the Russian team.
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Marlborough — The touring Russian Rugby team were farewelled on Monday with a gift of a digital photographic record of their time in Marlborough handed to each player.
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Blenheim — Leaving New Plymouth after their 13-6 defeat to USA and returning to the team’s camp in Blenheim has produced positive changes in Russia's attitude to their next match in Pool C.
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Marlborough — While the Russian rugby team have been training hard for their upcoming games in the Rugby World Cup 2011 tournament, they've also taken time out to enjoy our local hospitality, including being formally welcomed at the Omaka Marae, and spending time meeting local fans.
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Blenheim — Russia's players can hardly wait for their Pool C match match against USA at New Plymouth’s Stadium Taranaki on Thursday when they will be the last team at Rugby World Cup 2011 to open their campaign.
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Blenheim — Members of the Russian national team are looking forward to their imminent debut at the Rugby World Cup and are hoping it can boost the sport’s popularity in their country.
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Blenheim — Russia’s youngest player, full back Denis Simplikevich, received a late invitation to Rugby World Cup 2011 but seems confident about his possible international debut.
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Marlborough — Want to learn to get your tongue around a few Russian words before our international rugby visitors arrive? Free lessons are being held in the next few weeks for anyone who wants to be able to meet and greet our Russian visitors in their own language.
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Marlborough — Get together with your neighbours and get creative by entering the Best Dressed Street competition.
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