Image Gallery: Te Aka Aorere Mini-Rugby Tournament, 10 September 2011

To celebrate the start of the once-every-four-year Rugby World Cup, the Te Aka Aorere Mini-Rugby Tournament was held at King’s Park Sports Ground last Saturday (10 September). The event was hosted by the New Zealand Consulate-General (NZCG), with the support of the Hong Kong Rugby Football Union (HKRFU) and the Hong Kong Mini Rugby Football Union (HKMRFU).  Some 250 local children participated, representing the twenty participating nations in Rugby World Cup 2011, and competing for the titles.

representatives of country teams at the opening ceremony

Maori performance by Te Hokioi Ki Whanga Kakara

the New Zealand team in action

the country team representing New Zealand

the winning team - Scotland

Te Aka Aorere Mini-Rugby Tournament

First Runners-up: France

Second Runners-up: Australia

Third Runners-up: Ireland

Consul-General Ms Adele Bryant presents a souvenir to President of the Hong Kong Rugby Football Union, Mr Brian Stevenson

The Hong Kong Police Band at Te Aka Aorere Mini-Rugby Tournament

New Zealand against Scotland