Charity rugby match leaves National minister with two broken ribs
It was even more bruising than your usual political showdown, with a cabinet minister walking away with two broken ribs. The Rumble in Russell to benefit Rugby for Life saw politicians, former All Blacks and local sportspeople square off in rugby and netball matches on Saturday. Spectators packed the sidelines to witness one of the biggest events on Northlands sporting calendar. Reporter Peter de Graaf was there.
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.