NZDF

NZ and Australian Navys to battle it out on the rugby field

Media Advisory

23 May, 2007

The Royal Australian Navy Rugby Team will compete for the Lou Smith Cup in a one off test match against the Royal New Zealand Navy Rugby Team on Friday, 25 May 2007 at Ngataringa Bay Sports Fields, Devonport. 

Kick off is at 3:00 pm.

As well as the top prize, The Lou Smith Cup, which is currently held by the Royal New Zealand Navy, a Player of the Match award will also be presented.

With professional pride and loyalty to not only their Navy but to their country at stake, this will be fiercely contested match – the challenge is on.

Ends

Media are welcome to attend the above tournament to be held at the Ngataringa Sports Complex, Jim Titchener Drive, Devonport.

For more information, please contact Lieutenant Commander Barbara Cassin, Navy Public Relations Manager, on (09) 445 5002 or 021 244 0638.

This page was last reviewed on 23 January 2011, and is current.