For the love of the game rugby

Rugby in Auckland is now more accessible than ever, given the opportunities provided at various levels through school, club, and representative.

There are now more than 22, active participants within our national game. Rugby has always been a game for everyone. Toggle navigation. For the love of the game. Rugby is a game for everyone, a game for all shapes and sizes. His arm continues to fail him more every time he steps up to thrown.

And to top it all off, Billy must deal with his tempestuous relationship with Jane, a woman he met by a broken down car on the side of the road five years ago and has yet to fully commit to. With all these thoughts swirling inside Billy's head, he unknowingly begins pitching a perfect game. Unable to keep his mind clear, Billy thinks back on his life during the game and considers the mistakes he has made and the people he has met.

Costner has been the glue that held both films together. He has the rare charm the many actors forget to consider. While not technically proficient, Costner knows screen charisma well. GAME gives us a desperate Costner performance, one which lets the actor take his guard down for once.

His Billy Chapel is a man used to success, yet unsure how to use it to his advantage. A man who can hardly imagine himself consumed by anything but baseball.

It's a great performance from Costner. My only hope is that public opinion doesn't tarnish the acting for the paying crowd. Kelly Preston has the more troublesome task of shining brighter than Costner. A working actress for sometime now, this new film feels like the first time Preston is really acting.

She bounces effortlessly of Costner, and the two - while skittish at first - melt into a nice chemistry that packs more emotion than I expected. The loopy John C. The baseball scenes in GAME are very romantic, the title doesn't lie. A self-professed fanatic of baseball, Raimi's love of the game shows in each shot. With noted cinematographer John Bailey, the two create a pristine looking film.

The stadium scenes are both frightening cinematic and realistic at the same time. The look of the film might not register with many people, but I couldn't help but to admire such attention to detail. Rick Stafford and George Wiltshire are a reminder to us all for why we play sports. It is not for the fame, it is not for the glory, and it is not to beat up your friends or opponents. We play, simply, for the love of the game.

George Mason University Recreation. Like us on Facebook! It was good to be a part of such a high rugby culture being in New Zealand of course. It gave me a sense of what is needed out of my personal development in order to achieve my goals of playing at higher levels.

Our club New Brighton was a delight as well. Being very welcoming and teaching us more about the game, New Brighton was a dream come true as we got to play in New Zealand club competition. Winning the bowl final for the club was a memory I won't ever forget!

Our billets were greater than I could've ever asked for. Taking us to Twizel for the weekend, to taxing us around at times, our homestay was always making sure we had the best stay in Christchurch.

Overall, I can guarantee that this trip made me a better and definitely more experienced rugby player. I will take away so many memories of meeting new friends, All Blacks, Crusaders and teachings of the game.