Rugby Union in French Polynesia

Herausgegeben:Surhone, Lambert M.; Tennoe, Mariam T.; Henssonow, Susan F.

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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Rugby union in French Polynesia, particularly in the main island of Tahiti, is a popular sport. Traditionally, matches tend to be held in the evening rather than the afternoon, due to the tropical climate. Because of this, Tahitian rugby organisers tend to put on entertainment during the day, to keep visiting rugby players etc happy. As with many Pacific Island nations, rugby is the main sport. Rugby came to Tahiti via three separate streams, firstly, through the visits of British, New Zealand and Australian sailors; secondly, through the French presence (many of the main teams are still French military); and thirdly through contact with neighbouring Pacific islands, where the game is popular. Much of the competition these days is informal, but like many French colonies, the connection with France is a mixed blessing. On the one hand, serious Tahitian players can go and work in the French leagues with ease, and earn a living there, but on the other, this causes a massive haemorrhaging of talent.

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• Verlag: Betascript Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 76
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm
• ISBN-13: 9786131268212
• ISBN-10: 6131268215
• Artikelnr.: 30173838