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Two Mahurangi College rugby teams are sporting a tan after a 10-day trip to the Gold Coast for a trans-Tasman rugby tournament last month.
The college took Under-18 and Under-15 teams to the Gold Coast Rugby Carnival, where about 60 high school teams from NZ and Australia competed.
College PE teacher Hamish Cooper says the teams had some tough games, but it was a great experience for the players.
“They don’t focus too much on the result; it’s more about having fun. It’s a chance for rugby players to meet other teams from their own country and another country and celebrate rugby. Some of the boys had never been on a plane or travelled overseas.”
The schedule allowed for the students to see the sites of the Gold Coast, enjoying the sand and surf and theme parks. The competing teams had a shared dinner at Movie World, a beach volleyball tournament and a variety show evening, including skits and kapa haka performances.
