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ARU ANNOUNCES WALLABIES 2002 SEASON
Story By: ARU
Date: 12/17/01 1:47:29 PM
The Vodafone Wallabies will play matches in Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Melbourne in 2002, including two Tests against France in addition to the Tri Nations Series. The 2002 Bundaberg Rum Rugby Series will also see the Wallabies play the NZ Maori in Perth in a one-off match. ARU Managing Director John OâNeill says the 2002 programme gives the Vodafone Wallabies the opportunity to create another piece of history. "The Vodafone Wallabies will always be under the microscope as the reigning world champions. But they respond well to these challenges and next year have the chance to be the first team to win three successive Tri Nations crowns." "Australia also faces a strong challenge from France who have shown their quality with wins over the Wallabies and the Springboks in the past two months. And after this yearâs very successful revival of matches against the New Zealand Maori, we welcome the Maori to Perth to open the season." Mr OâNeill says the venues for matches in 2002 reflects the Wallabies` national profile and the success of this yearâs Test match programme across Australia. "All four cities that hosted the Wallabies this year saw sell-out crowds which is a first for Australian rugby. Television audiences also rose to record levels, reflecting the interest in those cities. We are confident we can achieve that result again in 2002."
2002 BUNDABERG RUM RUGBY SERIES June 15 Australia v New Zealand Maori - Subiaco Oval, Perth
June 22 Australia v France - Colonial Stadium, Melbourne
June 29 Australia v France - Stadium Australia, Sydney Tri Nations Series July 13 New Zealand v Australia - Jade Stadium, Christchurch
July 20 New Zealand v South Africa - WestpacTrust Stadium, Wellington
July 27 Australia v South Africa - The Gabba, Brisbane
August 3 Australia v New Zealand - Stadium Australia, Sydney
August 10 South Africa v New Zealand - ABSA Stadium, Durban
August 17 South Africa v Australia - Ellis Park, Johannesburg End of Season Tour November 9 Ireland v Australia - Lansdowne Road, Dublin
November 16 England v Australia - Twickenham, London
November 23 Italy v Australia - TBA
Australia will also host a short tour by Canada in May/June with dates to be confirmed. The tour will conclude with a match between Canada and Australia A.
Story By: ARU
Date: 12/17/01 1:47:29 PM
The Vodafone Wallabies will play matches in Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Melbourne in 2002, including two Tests against France in addition to the Tri Nations Series. The 2002 Bundaberg Rum Rugby Series will also see the Wallabies play the NZ Maori in Perth in a one-off match. ARU Managing Director John OâNeill says the 2002 programme gives the Vodafone Wallabies the opportunity to create another piece of history. "The Vodafone Wallabies will always be under the microscope as the reigning world champions. But they respond well to these challenges and next year have the chance to be the first team to win three successive Tri Nations crowns." "Australia also faces a strong challenge from France who have shown their quality with wins over the Wallabies and the Springboks in the past two months. And after this yearâs very successful revival of matches against the New Zealand Maori, we welcome the Maori to Perth to open the season." Mr OâNeill says the venues for matches in 2002 reflects the Wallabies` national profile and the success of this yearâs Test match programme across Australia. "All four cities that hosted the Wallabies this year saw sell-out crowds which is a first for Australian rugby. Television audiences also rose to record levels, reflecting the interest in those cities. We are confident we can achieve that result again in 2002."
2002 BUNDABERG RUM RUGBY SERIES June 15 Australia v New Zealand Maori - Subiaco Oval, Perth
June 22 Australia v France - Colonial Stadium, Melbourne
June 29 Australia v France - Stadium Australia, Sydney Tri Nations Series July 13 New Zealand v Australia - Jade Stadium, Christchurch
July 20 New Zealand v South Africa - WestpacTrust Stadium, Wellington
July 27 Australia v South Africa - The Gabba, Brisbane
August 3 Australia v New Zealand - Stadium Australia, Sydney
August 10 South Africa v New Zealand - ABSA Stadium, Durban
August 17 South Africa v Australia - Ellis Park, Johannesburg End of Season Tour November 9 Ireland v Australia - Lansdowne Road, Dublin
November 16 England v Australia - Twickenham, London
November 23 Italy v Australia - TBA
Australia will also host a short tour by Canada in May/June with dates to be confirmed. The tour will conclude with a match between Canada and Australia A.
