Canterbury — The Palms Shopping Centre is making the conversion from team fan to official sponsor by supporting the Canterbury Rugby Football Union's Take a Kid to Footy initiative for the Canterbury ITM Cup.

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Christchurch — Organisers are delighted at the number of fans who took advantage of the free bus service to the Crusaders Super-15 and All Black games this season.

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Canterbury — The free buses before and after rugby games and the park and ride system have proved so successful that the service will continue for the rest of the Crusaders home matches in the Super-15 rugby season.

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Christchurch — Travel to the game this weekend on a free bus Canterbury rugby fans will once again have the chance to take a free bus to the new AMI Stadium, this time to watch the clash between the Crusaders and the Blues on Saturday 19 May.

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Canterbury — Canterbury rugby fans will once again have the chance to take a free bus to the new AMI Stadium, this time to watch the clash between the Crusaders and the Stormers on 14 April.

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Christchurch — Christmas has come a day or two early for the Linwood College Rugby Football Club and the eastern suburbs community it represents.

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Christchurch — Following New Zealand’s victorious win against France last night, the complete All Blacks squad will be in Christchurch for a victory parade down Rolleston Avenue tomorrow afternoon to celebrate their Rugby World Cup 2011 Tournament win.

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Christchurch — Christchurch Police were pleased with crowd behaviour in the Fanzone enabling a large number of fans to enjoy a special evening.

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Christchurch — With a high turn out of fans anticipated for the New Zealand v France Rugby World Cup 2011 Final this weekend, an additional large screen will be in place at the Fanzone in North Hagley Park.

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Christchurch — With less than two weeks left of Rugby World Cup 2011 and just in time for the school holidays, the entertainment has stepped it up a notch at the Fanzone in North Hagley Park.

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Christchurch — Update of RWC 2011 activities in Christchurch Presenting Canterbury The Festival, which is designed to give locals and visitors the opportunity to taste and experience the best Canterbury has to offer, will be operating daily from this Saturday 8 to Sunday 23 October, 11am to 5pm in the area across from the Fanzone.

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Hanmer Springs — Australia number 8 Wycliff Palu says he knew his Rugby World Cup was over as he limped from the field in the bruising victory over USA on Friday.

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Hanmer Springs — Australia fans finally received some good news on Monday, with flanker David Pocock declaring himself ready to return to action this week.

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Hanmer Springs — Australia coach Robbie Deans had a majestic view of snow-capped mountains rising above dense forest and thermal springs from his hotel window on Sunday morning.

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Christchurch — Rugby legends will be sharing their experiences and stories, as well as providing insights into the current Tournament during the Newstalk ZB Legends of Rugby Speaker Series this weekend.

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Christchurch — The Junior Rugby Tournament being held on the weekends in the Fanzone have been extremely popular, providing a fun atmosphere for kids and entertainment for the adults.

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Christchurch — Following the success of last weekend, the second Community Fanzone will be held at Ascot Grounds QEII, this Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 September.

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Christchurch — All Blacks number 8 Kieran Read says he is fed up with watching the action from the sidelines and is keen to put the injury frustration that has kept him out of Rugby World Cup 2011 behind him.

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Christchurch — New Zealand will call on the bitter experience of past defeats to drive them over their biggest hurdle so far in the Rugby World Cup at Eden Park on Saturday.

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Christchurch — The All Blacks helped put the smiles back on the people of Christchurch on Sunday as thousands of fans made their way to the city's Centennial Park to welcome the players they hope will lift the Webb Ellis Cup.

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Christchurch — Scottish Rugby Union representatives visited Christchurch on Saturday to show their support for the earthquake-damaged city where they had been due to play a RWC 2011 pool match.

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Christchurch — All Blacks fans in Canterbury will have the chance to get up close and have some fun with the whole team on Sunday 18 September.

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