Playing before the British and Irish Lions' match against New Zealand Maori at a wet
Rotorua International Stadium, the Red Roses produced a fine second-half performance to follow up their previous wins over Australia and Canada.
Rotorua in New Zealand is preparing to offer a new reason for tourists to visit the lakeside city, the chance to sample wine in the area where it is produced.
But the
Rotorua play-off against the Wallabies was to prove a memorable conclusion to the inaugural World Cup for Richard Moriarty's men.
I'm based in
Rotorua for the first half of my trip to New Zealand.
Not only was the shirt appreciated as a raffle prize, but it also got us a lot of publicity in
Rotorua.
TOURIST guides impress visitors by throwing shovels of iron-rich sand into the acidic, thermal lakes of
Rotorua, New Zealand.
The book was originally issued at a public library in
Rotorua, north of Wellington in New Zealand.
Both players had been due to take part in community activities in and around
Rotorua that have been arranged by the Lions.
The full Lions party travelled from Auckland to
Rotorua for the powhiri, which involved a band of fierce-looking, spear-wielding tattooed Maori warriors from the Te Arawa Iwi (tribe) laying down the weru (challenge).
Auckland's North Harbour Stadium will host the first session on May 31 as the Lions prepare for their opening game against Bay of Plenty in
Rotorua four days later.
The team bidding to turn Eastgate into a spa village could look to
Rotorua in New Zealand for ideas.
Paul is now with PAPRO NZ, Forest Research, Private Bag 3020,
Rotorua, New Zealand.
