Jordan rugby 1st test match that was held in Dubai 14th of May 2010 vs Lebanon, Total Rugby TV was there to cover this major step for Jordan Rugby. to view total rugby episode you can visit Jordan rugby website
Stadium Christchurch today celebrated the completion of its $60 million redevelopment, making it New Zealand’s second largest sporting venue.
A dawn blessing, attended by Prime Minister the Hon. John Key and other dignitaries, marked the official re-opening of the new-look stadium. The new 13,000 seat Deans Stand is the centrepiece of the redevelopment which includes a number of other improvements including an internal concourse linking all sections of the stadium.
The refurbished stadium will host five pool matches and two quarter-final matches for Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011).
“This is a significant milestone in our preparations for RWC 2011,” said Rugby New Zealand 2011 Limited (RNZ 2011) CEO Martin Snedden who also attended the ceremony.
“The upgrade ensures that Stadium Christchurch will be a showcase venue for RWC 2011. The venue has a long history of hosting top-quality events and the redevelopment will leave a lasting legacy for New Zealand sport and the people of Canterbury to enjoy for years to come.”
The redevelopment has significantly increased the stadium’s permanent capacity to 38,628, bringing it up to international standard. Temporary seating will boost the capacity to nearly 45,000 for RWC 2011.
“I have fond memories of this stadium from my days in international cricket,” said Snedden. “The new stand is very impressive and this, plus the other improvements, have really raised the bar in terms of what teams and spectators can expect in 2011.
“The stage is now set for fans to enjoy a fantastic Rugby experience next year. I congratulate all those involved in redeveloping the stadium into a world-class facility which will play its part in helping New Zealand hold an excellent Tournament.”
The new three tiered Deans Stand which replaces several ageing stands, provides cover for 86 percent of seats and is fittingly named in tribute to the Deans family, considered Canterbury’s “First Family of Rugby”. Its members include most recently former Canterbury and All Blacks player, former Canterbury Crusaders and current Australian coach Robbie Deans. His brother Bruce also played for Canterbury and the All Blacks, as did their great uncle Bob.
Stadium Christchurch is one of country’s oldest sporting venues and witness to great New Zealand Rugby history such as Ian Kirkpatrick’s famous run from halfway to score in the second test against the Lions in 1971.
The original stadium dates back to 1880 when the Canterbury Cricket and Athletics Sports Company purchased ten acres from the estate of Benjamin Lancaster of Bournemouth, England. The sports ground adopted the name Lancaster Park and was officially opened in 1881.
In its early years Lancaster Park hosted a variety of sporting events including trotting, cycling, swimming, tennis and even hot air ballooning. Other notable events include visits by Pope John Paul II (1986) and Queen Elizabeth (1963). During World War I the ground was dug up to grow potatoes to support the war effort.
Today, the stadium hosts a number of international sporting fixtures, in particular Rugby and cricket, as well as concerts by world-renowned artists.
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WELLINGTON, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Organizers of the 2011 World Cup released ticket pricing on Friday that they hoped would counter the rising costs of hosting the event and have local families flocking to stadiums. Tickets, which go on sale in April, will start at NZ$15 ($11) for children and NZ$30 for adults for many pool matches, with the final at Eden Park in Auckland to cost between NZ$390 to NZ$1250.
"We believe the ticketing policy will result in each match being played in front of full venues, showcasing New Zealand's love of rugby and its place as a host of major international events," tournament chief executive Martin Snedden said in a statement.
"Although tickets for knockouts and major pool matches are expensive by New Zealand standards, we have been able to price two-thirds of matches at or below existing test match prices."
Organizers will also allow buyers to pay for their tickets in installments to lure them to more expensive games at the knockout stages.
"We're conscious that ticket prices for some matches will be well beyond what Kiwis are used to paying so we are introducing a payment plan that will allow those who pay for their tickets on a credit or debit card to be able to do so in installments," Snedden said.
With the International Rugby Board (IRB) retaining all commercially generated income as well as taking a NZ$150 million ($104.3 million) hosting fee, New Zealand must rely largely on ticket sales to cover the cost of hosting the tournament.
Although ticket revenue has been projected at NZ$280 million, organizers expect to post a NZ$30 million operating loss.
finally here are the final results of Kish Island Rugby sevens 2009 as of Jordan Rugby News page
| Final | ||
| Kish | 7 – 15 | Iran |
| Plate Final | ||
| Georgia | 18 – 19 | Jordan |
| Day 1 Results | ||
| Georgia | 0 – 24 | Iran |
| Kish | 15 – 7 | Jordan |
| Georgia | 5 – 19 | Kish |
| Iran | 26 – 0 | Jordan |
| Georgia | 14 – 0 | Jordan |
| Iran | 26 – 7 | Kish |
As you can see Jordan was unlucky in this tournament due to the fact that we didn't have any subs therefore our players had to play all games without resting, while other teams had fresh players coming into the game every 2-3 minutes! But i was proud of my team performance we showed great commitment and played very well.
i have just arrived from the very very long trip back home from Kish Island, Jordan Rugby has participated in it &bi am so tired to post all tournament details but the final standings are as follow:
unfortunately we have ended last in the first Asian Rugby Sevens for Jordan but the guys played amazing rugby this week end and i am proud playing our first international tournament with them, i will be posting more details later on & after tomorrow we will be travelling to sri lanka sevens wish us luck :)
Asian Rugby Sevens Series standings
1 Japan
2 Korea
3 Hong Kong
4 China
5 Chinese Taipei
6 Thailand
7 Malaysia
8 India
9 Philippines
10 Sri Lanka
10 Guam
11 Singapore
12 Brunei
13 Indonesia
The Remaining Tournaments for 2009 Rugby Sevens Series:
Kish Island Sevens, Iran - November 20-22
Sri Lanka Sevens, November 28-29
The newly formed Ruby Sevens Series is still running as scheduled with interesting results from teams like Malaysia who dominated its first Asian Rugby Sevens Series in Brunei to go undefeated and triumph in the final against Philippines 28-7.
After dominating its Brunei pool on day one with wins against Laos, India, Philippines and the hosts, Malaysia started day two equally strongly with an emphatic 47-0 win over Brunei to book a place in the final against the other form team, Philippines, who beat Laos 48-0.
In the Cup final, the Philippines were in contention for much of the match but the Malaysians proved the stronger side, eventually winning 28-7.
Lower down the competition, hosts Brunei continued their strong form, running India close 12-5 before upending fourth seeds Laos.
Having hit top form, the Malaysians must now prepare to play on home soil in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo on 31 October and 1 November, in the Series' fourth event.
The Asian Rugby Sevens Series started in September 2009 in Shanghai, China, where Korea were the inaugural Cup winners.
Remaining Fixtures of Asian Rugby Sevens Series:
Brunei Results:
| Day one | ||
| Philippines | 14 - 12 | India |
| Malaysia | 47 - 0 | Laos |
| Philippines | 35 - 0 | Brunei |
| Malaysia | 31 - 5 | India |
| Laos | 0 - 31 | Brunei |
| Malaysia | 36 - 5 | Philippines |
| India | 38 – 0 | Laos |
| Brunei | 0 – 52 | Malaysia |
| Day two | ||
| Philippines | 48-0 | Laos |
| Brunei | 5-12 | India |
| (4th/5th play-off) | ||
| Brunei | 27-10 | Laos |
| Philippines | 10 – 0 | India |
| Malaysia | 47 – 0 | Brunei |
| Plate Final | ||
| India | 34 – 5 | Brunei |
| Cup Final | ||
| Malaysia | 28 – 7 | Philippines |
I will start looking for Asian Rugby Sevens Rankings
Korea taste success in Asian Sevens Series
IRB.com: Korea overcame their fiercest rivals and top seeds Japan twice in two days to win the Shanghai Sevens in China, the first event on the new Asian Rugby Sevens Series, thanks to an emphatic 42-19 victory in the final on Sunday.
Check those close results of Day One between Japan, Korea and Hong Kong also the unlucky Singapore and India who lost all their first day games! i wonder if Jordan joined that tournament where it would be placed!
| Day One | |||
| Japan | 36 | 0 | Singapore |
| Hong Kong | 38 | 0 | Singapore |
| China | 55 | 0 | India |
| Thailand | 7 | 26 | Sri Lanka |
| Korea | 51 | 0 | Singapore |
| Chinese Taipei | 33 | 0 | India |
| Japan | 38 | 5 | Thailand |
| Hong Kong | 26 | 17 | Korea |
| China | 35 | 5 | Chinese Taipei |
| Thailand | 19 | 7 | India |
| Hong Kong | 42 | 7 | Sri Lanka |
| Japan | 17 | 28 | Korea |
| Singapore | 10 | 7 | India |
| Chinese Taipei | 17 | 10 | Sri Lanka |
| China | 17 | 17 | Korea |
| Day Two | |||
| Thailand | 17 | 24 | Singapore |
| Japan | 33 | 5 | China |
| Hong Kong | 21 | 5 | Chinese Taipei |
| China | 48 | 0 | Singapore |
| Sri Lanka | 19 | 26 | <<Missing from the Source>> |
| Semi Finals | |||
| Hong Kong | 5 | 17 | Japan |
| Korea | 12 | 10 | Chinese Taipei |
| China | 21 | 0 | India |
| Singapore | 0 | 31 | India |
| Finals | ||||
| 7th Place Play-off | India | 10 | 38 | Sri Lanka |
| 5th Place Play-off (Plate Final) | China | 59 | 5 | Thailand |
| 3rd Place Play-off | Hong Kong | 31 | 10 | Chinese Taipei |
| FINAL | Korea | 42 | 19 | Japan |
Congrates for Korea & Hard luck for the rest and lets see who will win Subic Sevens, Philippines - October 10-11
