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Canterbury’s Themed Games Draw Crowds | Auckland News
Canterbury Rugby Union is turning their new One NZ Stadium into a fan-fueled spectacle, not just another rugby ground. With packed crowds since April and smart moves to avoid fan fatigue, they’re injecting energy through themed game days — from “Scrum & Bass” with DJs to “Homecoming” parades and “Club Round” flag races that celebrate local pride. Upcoming rounds like Cultural and Rural themes keep drawing 16K–19K fans, with ambitions to hit 20K and even 10K for Thursday nighters. Their creative flair, paired with the stadium’s buzz, is driving record NPC attendance — over 70K in just two…
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