Are we supposed to tune into BBC1 or ITV1 on Saturday?
Two important matches on at similar times.
England v USA in the rugby Union World Cup on ITV1 and England v Israel in the Euro 2008 Qualifying on BBC1.
What the heck are we supposed to do?!!!
Thank you
I’m going to watch the football.
I’m looking forward to the rugby world cup but I will watch the highlights of the game versus the U.S.
It should be an easy match.can I say that without sounding pompous?
Rugby union international match in 2007 between South Africa vs USA Eagles at part 1.
Wagga Wagga is the largest inland city in New South Wales, Australia and is considered by many as the hub of the Riverina region. It is widely recognised as the “City of Good sports” because of the large number of sporting heroes that came from this city, including Australian cricket captain Mark Taylor, rugby league hero Peter Sterling and AFL legend Paul Kelly. Wagga Wagga is also known as the garden City of the South because of its beautiful parks, rivers and gardens.
Wagga Wagga is located on the Sturt and Olympic Highways, approximately half way between Sydney and Melbourne, making it very accessible to visitors and tourists. Wagga Wagga may seem like a small and quiet city, but its diverse offerings and recently constructed facilities such as the Civic Centre and Oasis Aquatic Centre make this city a must see. Here are 10 activities you should try during your stay in Wagga Wagga.
1. Experience the culture. Wagga Wagga is home to several museums and galleries. One of the popular galleries is the Council’s Regional Art Gallery which is located in the Civic Centre. The Regional Art Gallery showcases a remarkable collection of paintings and sculptures by well-known Australian artists. It also houses the Australian Print Collection, which includes around 900 works by artists such as Arthur Boyd, Lloyd Rees and Pro Hart.
Just a few metres away is the National Art Glass Gallery, which showcases Australia’s largest collections of studio glass. The National Art Glass Gallery attracts thousands of visitors each year and is situated in a beautiful building cleverly modelled on a splinter of glass.
Another museum to visit is the Riverina Museum, which displays collections in two different locations in the city. The main location is in the Historic Council Chambers, which regularly hosts a program of travelling exhibitions. The second location is on Williams Hill and features art work that tells the story of the town’s history.
2. Visit the city library. The Wagga Wagga City Library is not just about books. It also offers regular story time sessions, seminars, workshops and musical events for all age groups. It also offers internet access, second-language materials, DVDs and audio books. The Wagga Wagga City Library has been given several awards for its unique and innovative service offerings and for its community interaction.
3. Get into sports. As expected from a city that has produced a large number of sporting heroes, Wagga Wagga offers sporting facilities for many indoor and outdoor sports including golf, basketball, cricket, badminton, athletics, Australian football and weight lifting.
If you would like to go for a swim, take a dip in the Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre which is recognised as one of Australia’s best swimming facilities. The Oasis is family-friendly and offers both indoor and outdoor competition standard swimming and diving pools. It also offers leisure pools and Australia’s only wave-ball facility.
When the temperature is climbing during the hot summer months, another ideal place to swim is Wagga Beach. It is located on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River. Wagga Beach is also a popular spot for sports such as canoeing and kayaking and family activities such as picnics and barbeques.
4. Taste the wine. Visit the Charles Strut University Winery, a producer of premium table, fortified and sparkling wines. Located on the beautiful campus of the Charles Sturt University, the winery uses grapes grown on the campus vineyards while combining traditional and modern wine-making techniques to produce their own range of premium wine. Their cellar door is open to visitors for tasting and sales of their wine, hand-made cheeses and extra virgin olive oil sourced from one of the oldest olive groves in Australia.
5. Go shopping. Major stores, boutiques and the two main malls in Wagga Wagga are located along Baylis Street, making it the ideal place to shop. There are also restaurants, cafes, gift stores and salons along the street street, so whether you are looking for a place to eat or shopping for souvenirs, you are sure to find what you need here.
6. Watch a live theatre performance or a concert in the Wollundry Ampitheatre. The Ampitheatre is also the venue for the popular Farmers Market, held every second Saturday of the month from 8 am to 12 noon.
7. Take a stroll along the river. The Murrumbidgee River starts from the Snowy Mountains and runs into the Murray River. Aside from being a major resource for the Riverina region, the Murrumbidgee River is also a popular spot for picnics and other recreational activities.
Another spot to visit is Lake Albert, one of Wagga Wagga’s most popular attractions. Lake Albert is man-made and surrounded by beautiful parklands and some of Wagga Wagga’s best real estate. It is an ideal venue for water sports such as fishing, water skiing and sailing. It also hosts two golf courses, walking and cycling tracks, barbeque facilities, a picnic area and a children’s playground.
8. Go for a walk through the Wiradjuri Walking Track. Following a perimeter route of 30 kilometres around Wagga Wagga, the track is the perfect opportunity for visitors to see the city’s most popular and scenic destinations such as the Botanic Gardens and Lake Albert.
9. Dine out. Wagga Wagga offers many fantastic restaurants and cafes. For a truly unique dining experience, visit Thomasina’s Restaurant in Astor Inn. Thomasina’s uses the original charcoal grill, which allows the food to retain its fresh and natural flavour. The Astor Inn also offers a regularly changing menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Visitors may also enjoy some drinks with their family and friends in the lounge area.
10. Enjoy your preferred Wagga accommodation. After a long day of sightseeing and fun-filled activities, some rest and relaxation is called for. Wagga Wagga offers many accommodations that range from Wagga hotels, Wagga motels and bed and breakfast. Select an accommodation in Wagga that suits your requirements. If you want to stay in the heart of the city, visit Astor inn, the preferred hotel by Wagga locals and tourists alike. If you would like to enjoy the great outdoors, there are camping grounds you can build your tent on. Whatever your choice of accommodation, make sure that it will give you the comfort you are looking for after an eventful day in Wagga Wagga.
About the Author
This article was written by Tom Jerrat for Astor Inn. The Astor Inn hotel Wagga / motel Wagga provides excellent hotel services and accommodation with its central Wagga location, 44 guest rooms and complete hotel facilities. The Astor Inn hotel is also an ideal location for functions and events. For more information, visit Astor Inn Hotel Wagga Wagga at www.astorinn.com.au.
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On TV tonight……The People v 100, Calorie question?
Question was which sport, basketball, rugby or tennis burns more calories per hour.
Answer was rugby, surely a single person sport such as tennis would use more calories as you cannot hide on the field of play, unlike a team game where you can always sneak a rest. What do you think?
I do a fair amount of exercise but recently started playing rugby again after 11 years.. It was the most physically demanding and exhausting thing I have done in a long time.. Way more tiring than tennis etc so can definitely agree with the answer
in my opinion, i would say those are the two most dangerous sports (besides sky diving). some people may say football, since it is also a contact sport like rugby, but if im not mistaken, football players get to wear more protection than rugby players, making it a bit more “safe”.
gymnastics is dangerous obviously because gymnasts dont wear any protective gear, unless you consider grips (that they wear on their hands to prevent rips in the skin of the palm while on bars) protective gear. but that is just protection for a little tiny “boo boo” on your hand, compared to a broken leg, or a neck or head injury, from dropping however many feet from the air.
whats your opinion? if you think another sport is more dangerous, explain (without being rude) why it is more dangerous.
Rugby is one of the hardest impact sports in the world. The fact that the players are not wearing any protection doesn’t help much. In the scrums your spinal column takes the most of the brunt as men are pushing from the front and behind. that is +-500kg from both sides. If this doesn’t help, just imagine being tackled full on (full speed) by a 120kg professional athlete. Now, stand up and brace for another 20 times in this match. Then If its the world cup, you will probably have a couple more matches ahead of you.
Making Protective Headgear Mandatory in Junior Rugby in Australia
In rugby union, what are the attacking benefits of having a strong scrum?
For example, in the England v Australia match in the rugby World Cup quarter final 2007, what attacking advantages did a strong scrummager like Andrew Sheridan confer to the team?
if you have been in a scrum you will know how exhausting it can be, and if your not making much progress it can also be demoralising especial if the ball just keeps going back down your end and you have to start to build another attack from the back again.
Rugby union international match in 2007 between South Africa vs USA Eagles at part 3.
