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Rugby Football was introduced to New Zealand by Charles Monro in the late 1860s; Monro discovered the sport while completing his studies at Christ's College, Finchley, England
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When was the Canterbury rugby union formed?
The canterbury rugby union was formed in 1879 and governs the sport of Rugby Union in parts of New Zealand. It was the first such organization in New Zealand.
New zealand rugby league international also played rugby union for England?
Henry Paul.
Where was the first rugby union international contested?
Australia and New Zealand
What was the first foreign team to play rugby in new zealand?
IT was Australia. In 1882, New Zealand's first internationals were played when the Southern Rugby Union (later named The New South Wales Rugby Union) toured the country. The first tour by a British team took place in 1888 when a British Isles team toured Australia and New Zealand, but no Test matches were played. The players were drawn mainly from England but did have representatives from the other three home unions
When was Steve Smith - New Zealand rugby union - born?
Steve Smith - New Zealand rugby union - was born in 1973.
Where is rugby union played?
rugby union is played all over the world, but it is a predominant sport in countries such as England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Australia, France, New Zealand, South Africa
Which country won the 1ST Rugby Union world cup in the 1970's?
The first Rugby Union World Cup was held in 1987 and won by New Zealand.
When was the first rugby union world cup?
In 1987 co hosted by New Zealand and Australia
In which year was the first rugby World Cup held?
The competition was held jointly between Australia and New Zealand in 1987. The actual tournament final was played in Aukland, New Zealand. The finalists were New Zealand and France. New Zealand won the game 29 -9.
What does nzru stand for?
New Zealand Rugby Union.
Name of New zealand 's rugby union team?
The New Zealand Rugby team is called The All Blacks.
Why rugby union is New Zealand's national sport?
Rugby Union is New Zealand's national sport because the All Blacks are winner's and they make NZ proud.
