On the 23rd of January 2010 (Wellington Anniversary Weekend) history will be made – the Hurricanes will play the Blues at the Mangatainoka Rugby Grounds in a Super 14 Pre-season Game – yes its all true! This game also has significance – these two teams will then open the 2010 Super 14 season on the 12th Feb. It’s bring the big show to the small town! The ground is but a paddock – that is what is so beautiful about this event – its back to basics. Bring the professionals to real grass roots!
Mangatainoka is strategically placed in the centre of Hurricanes territory- within 1 hour drive you have Masterton, Palmerston North and Wanganui! Within 2 hours you have the twin Hawkes Bay cites and Wellington. This is the heart of Hurricanes country, and a game that will never be forgotten! And remember, the Hurricanes won’t be playing outside of Wellington this year so this is your only chance to see them in the heartland.
This rugby game kicks off a series of community summer events at Mangatainoka including ‘Small Town Big Sounds’ (Saturday 27th February) where Kiwi bands will entertain over 4000 visitors at Tui Brewery. Purchase your Rugby/Small Town Big Sounds COMBO ticket now!
