Plaque: New Zealand Deaf Rugby – In Appreciation, Auckland Deaf Society — SignDNA

Plaque: New Zealand Deaf Rugby – In Appreciation, Auckland Deaf Society

A plaque presented to Auckland Deaf Society from New Zealand Deaf Rugby as thanks for hosting two social evenings at the Balmoral Clubroom during the Deaf Rugby World Championship in Auckland, 2002.

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NZSL story – Taonga source: Kevin Pivac

The First Deaf Rugby World Final: Fair Game or Unfair Advantage?

At the inaugural Deaf World Rugby Championships in Auckland in 2002, the final saw the New Zealand Deaf Blacks face off against Wales. Controversy arose when New Zealand accused the Welsh team of not adhering to the tournament’s requirements. The New Zealand captain Awhi Phillips was outspoken, claiming Wales had an unfair advantage by fielding players with lower dB (decibel) levels.