I was a tour guide for a south african school boy rugby team at this match. At half time some Cheetahs supporters competed against some Blues supporters in a tug of war. The win was awarded to the blues who clearly lost. When we emailed the events coordinator from Auckland Rugby she called us liars. Keen to hear what the public has to say on this.
Chur Chur.
Unbelievable that the official Super XV report says the Cheetahs supporters team won the tug of war. Who do you believe? Tony Johnson and the official website report or the mouthpiece of the Auckland Rugby Union?
Direct quote from the official report says: The half time score is Blues 14 Cheetahs 3 The second half is underway. At half time there was a tug of war between the Blues fans and the Cheetahs fans. The Cheetahs fans won. Google the super XV website and read it for yourself.
LilyLaGrange 10 months ago
Even the official Super 15 website says the Cheetahs won the tug of war in their official wrap of the match!
TeamUgly2010 10 months ago
What a disgrace ARU. We don't need this kind of publicity in the World Cup Year, give the kids the vouchers they deserve. Poor effort.
invariant 10 months ago 2
This is atrocious. With the RWC coming up we do not need our international guests treated like this. The Blues have tarnished our reputation, give the kids the voucher they deserve! This act just reinforces the opinion that the rest of NZ has about Auckland! I wonder what Adidas think about the mis-use of their sponsorship???
MsCms2009 10 months ago 2
For shame Auckland Rugby, that camera angle is pretty conclusive, and if the unbiased commentator reckons the Cheetah supporters won it then I would take his word over the rah-rah man in the middle with the microphone.
Classic parochialism.
EvilMush81 10 months ago 2
Great publicity (NOT) Akl rugby! Wins a win isn't it?
Hopefully these visitors don't think every union is like the Blues....It would never happen in welly!! I agree with LilyLa Grange...SHAME on you Blues!
343GuiltyMoo 10 months ago 2
Unbelievable form from the Auckland Rugby Union!!! Those SA school boys will probably never return to NZ after the bitter taste you left in their mouths!
STRIKEY11 10 months ago 2
Shame on you Auckland Rugby Union. This tape clearly shows the Cheetahs winning. Come on Auckland Rugby Union be fair - where are the vouchers for the Cheetahs school boy team. You can't dispute the fact that even Tony Johnson judged the Cheetahs team winners. Shame on you Auckland Rugby - do the right thing.
LilyLaGrange 10 months ago 2
Haha...can hear the word 'Corruption' being yelled out in the background when the winner is announced
TeamUgly2010 10 months ago 2