Rugby is HUGE in New Zealand. We’ve been to two games live now, one in Auckland (the Blues) when we picked up Kurt 3 1/2 years ago and one a year ago in Hamilton (the Chiefs) with the senior missionaries. They are regional rugby union teams. Last week we got to watch the All Blacks (the national union team) on TV at the Higgins’ home on Cook’s Beach. It was this month’s version of the Group’s FHE. Of course it includes tons of food and fun company.
And, as usual, the All Blacks easily beat the other team which happened to be France. Half of our group is a family from France so it made for a healthy rivalry. And France did put up a good fight.
Everyone in the country is rugby fans and hopeful players. Our little town even has it’s own Rugby Club and field.
And little Antonin (AJ) Ribet got picked for player of the game last week. He was able to bring his trophy to the FHE TV game and show off to everyone.
And little Antonin (AJ) Ribet got picked for player of the game last week. He was able to bring his trophy to the FHE TV game and show off to everyone.
Now if we just knew what was going on! It’s been quite fun trying to figure it out. But why do they call it a “try” when they actually get the ball across the line and get points? That seems more like a “succeed”. We have a lot to learn.
Kia ora, Elder and Sister O’Neal
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