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January 14th 2007
Published: September 17th 2007
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The Rugby Sevens is a rugby tournament where smaller teams compete. "Seven" refers to the number of players on each time, as opposed to the usual 15. Because there are less than half the players on the field, the game has much more offensive ball movement, and the scoring is higher. The tournament in Queenstown was for all New Zealand and lasted several days. J had a great time talking with people in the crowd about the Rugby rules. Apparently, the Sevens are kind of a minor-league, where the best players go on to be running backs for the larger rugby teams. We saw two streakers run out into the field, both to be tackled by security. A dog also ran out onto the field when a guy parachuted in, but that was more understandable.


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Streaker TackleStreaker Tackle
Streaker Tackle

A streaker wearing boxers is tackled. The next guy wasn't wearing anything!
Hot DogHot Dog
Hot Dog

This is what they call a hot dog in New Zealand.
Dinner BoatDinner Boat
Dinner Boat

The Remarkables in the background.


17th September 2007

hotdog?
Is that a deep fried hotdog?
19th September 2007

yea what is that? doesn't look like what we think of as a hotdog. hubby's been telling me how rugby's played because the rugby world cup is on now!
19th September 2007

Hot Dog
So, it's called a Hot Dog, but basically it's a corn dog dipped in really thin batter, that ends up crinkling up like an eggroll. I'm sure it tastes OK, but it was such a perversion of an American invention, we stayed away!

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