New Zealanders will have the opportunity to get up close to the Paul Barrière Trophy, when the Rugby League World Cup trophy tours the land of the long white cloud ahead of next year’s Rugby League World Cup that will run 27 October – 2 December 2017.
Starting Thursday 3 November 2016 and until Wednesday 16 November 2016, the Paul Barrière Trophy will make over twenty visits across Auckland, Hamilton and Christchurch.
RLWC2017 General Manager – New Zealand Operations, Andrea Nelson, said the next fortnight provides a rare opportunity for fans to see in person what the world’s greatest rugby league players will be vying for when New Zealand co-hosts the tournament with Australia.
“We are thrilled to be able to bring the Paul Barrière Trophy to New Zealand and give fans from across Auckland, Hamilton and Christchurch the chance to have their photo with the World Cup trophy.
“The Paul Barrière Trophy as it’s known now, was made ahead of the first World Cup back in 1954 and is steeped in history – including the glorious occasion when the Kiwis held it aloft as world champions in 2008.
“There are a number of public events as part of the trophy tour and we encourage all fans to embrace this unique opportunity to get up close with the ultimate prize in international rugby league.”
Rugby League World Cup Trophy Tour Itinerary*
*not all events are shown and times are subject to change and or cancellation
3 November 2016
10.30am – 10.50am Nawton School, Hamilton
11.00am – 11.30am Sport Waikato, Hamilton
12.30pm – 1.15pm Centre Place, Hamilton (public event)
1.30pm – 2.30pm Fairfield College, Hamilton
5.00pm – 6.30pm Te Awa Shopping Centre, Hamilton (Public event)
5 November 2016
5.00pm – 9.30pm Whangarei Lions Fireworks Display (Public event)
8 November 2016
11.00am – 3.00pm Strathmore School
Tainui School
Tokoroa Intermediate & High School
5.00pm – 9.30pm South Waikato District Sports Awards, Tokoroa
9 November 2016
10.00am – 1.00pm NZRL Playgroups Fun Day, New Lynn
10 November 2016
10.30am – 11.30am Westfield Riccarton (Public event)
11 November 2016
12.00pm – 2.00pm Christchurch A&P Show (Public event)
3.00pm – 4.00pm Northlands Mall (Public event)
5.30pm – 7.00pm Hornby Rugby League Club
12 November 2016
9.00am – 3.00pm Pacific Series Rugby League Event, Christchurch
16 November 2016
10.00am – 1.00pm Rakaumanga, Huntly College, Ngaruawahia High School
5.00pm – 9.30pm Waikato District Sports Awards, Huntly
Tickets for are now on sale for the seven Rugby League World Cup 2017 games to be played in New Zealand. Tickets* start from just $10 kids and concessions, $20 adults and $45 for a family of four.
Buy today to secure the best seats at the best prices here.
