Puneet Varma (Editor)

North vs South rugby union match

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit

The North vs South match, sometimes known as the Interisland match was a longstanding rugby union fixture in New Zealand. The first game was played in 1897, and the match became an annual fixture from 1902. Matches ceased during World War I from 1915-1918, but during World War II only the 1940, 1941 and 1942 games were cancelled, with competition resuming in 1943. The last annual match was played in 1995, with a one-off game at Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium in 2012 to help fund raise for the financially troubled Otago Rugby Football Union, which was won by the South 34-24. Most early games were played in one of the four main cities, but from 1970 onwards the fixture was rotated around a number of provincial centres.

Colours

The North Island traditionally played in black jerseys and black shorts, while the South Island played in white jerseys with white shorts.

References

North vs South rugby union match Wikipedia


Similar Topics