RWC's unfaithful few: Who didn't watch the rugby?

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Mon, 24 Oct 2011 7:00p.m.

The motorways were empty, but not everyone was at the rugby

The motorways were empty, but not everyone was at the rugby

It was an epic party across the country last night – tens of thousands of Kiwis were at Eden Park and two million watched the rugby on TV.

So, did anyone in Auckland not watch the rugby?

It turns out the answer is yes, and there are more of them than you might expect.

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26 Oct 2011 06:09a.m.

David wrote:

well although Im not an aucklander, I did go out to the movies during the match and was the only one in the cinema. It was great. There was always going to be a replay of the game I could watch, but it's not very often you get a whole theatre to yourself

25 Oct 2011 07:18p.m.

jayne wrote:

I am so warmed by the donations of money for the French to help pay their fine for encroaching advances on the Haka!! It was brilliant, and we knew then "it was war" and it added to the drama ahead! Petty isn't the word for this,embarrassing and/OR,SAD.Brings to mind "why shouldn't the Scottish play their belove'd bagpipes", each to their own it adds to the whole package, especially as we were "THE HOSTS" !!Jayne .Southbridge.xo

25 Oct 2011 07:18p.m.

jayne wrote:

I am so warmed by the donations of money for the French to help pay their fine for encroaching advances on the Haka!! It was brilliant, and we knew then "it was war" and it added to the drama ahead! Petty isn't the word for this,embarrassing and/OR,SAD.Brings to mind "why shouldn't the Scottish play their belove'd bagpipes", each to their own it adds to the whole package, especially as we were "THE HOSTS" !!Jayne Southbridge.xo

25 Oct 2011 07:15p.m.

Neill H wrote:

Hi John How come the AB'S are only taking the cup to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. I am sure that the rest of the country would love the chance to see and thank our boys for a job very well done or dont we matter anymore that they have got what they want.

25 Oct 2011 07:14p.m.

Glen Moor wrote:

I personally appreciated the challenge that the French put up to our Haka so my company Security Seals will donate $500 towards their IRB fine. Please advice as to whom - where we pay to. Regards

25 Oct 2011 07:14p.m.

Glen Moor wrote:

I personally appreciated the challenge that the French put up to our Haka so my company Security Seals will donate $500 towards their IRB fine. Please advice as to whom - where we pay to. Regards

25 Oct 2011 12:56p.m.

Mau wrote:

I am appalled at the way Samoa's RWC management team had not fulfiled their duties and obligations to the Manu Samoa team. Thank you Mahonri for making these issues and concerns heard as the captain of the team. The people that have put their hearts and souls into the team and numerous of others who have supported deserve to know the truth. Samoas Management team is filled with corruption and deceit. There needs to be change and the change needs to come from us the people taking a stand and making things right. I do hope you take the chance to get to the bottom of this Mr Campbell. You will have the support of everyone.

25 Oct 2011 11:45a.m.

KateV wrote:

I was one of those on here that didn't see the rugby! My friends and I were so gutted we missed it, but we had to look after a friend who was in bad shape so that took up the first half! We listened to the second half via radio in the carpark reminscent of our childhood days!

24 Oct 2011 10:47p.m.

johnmillan wrote:

Where have they got the numbers from?that many Aucklanders did not watch the game?What about those who had to work?what about those who went to the game?