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Tony Marsh (rugby Union)
Tony Marsh (born 12 August 1972 in Rotorua) is a New Zealand-born former rugby union player who has represented France national rugby union team, France playing at Centre (rugby union), centre. At the beginning of the 1990s, he played club rugby in Manurewa and Ardmore, New Zealand, Ardmore before playing National Provincial Championship (1976–2005), National Provincial Championship rugby with Counties Manukau Rugby Union, Counties. Marsh joined the Blues (rugby franchise), Blues Super rugby team in 1996, winning the Super 12 in 97, before switching to the Crusaders (rugby), Crusaders with whom he won the title in 1998. He is one of the only players who won back-to-back Super Rugby titles with different teams. Later that year he left New Zealand for France and signed for Top 14, Top 12 club ASM Clermont Auvergne, Montferrand, now known as Clermont, with whom he reached the final of the league on three occasions, in 1999, 2001 and 2007, won the European Challenge Cup twice in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rotorua
Rotorua () is a city in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand's North Island. The city lies on the southern shores of Lake Rotorua, from which it takes its name. It is the seat of the Rotorua Lakes District, a territorial authority encompassing Rotorua and several other nearby towns. Rotorua has an estimated resident population of , making it the country's 12th largest urban area, and the Bay of Plenty's second largest urban area behind Tauranga. Rotorua is a major destination for both domestic and international tourists; the tourism industry is by far the largest industry in the district. It is known for its geothermal activity, and features geysers – notably the Pōhutu Geyser at Whakarewarewa – and hot mud pools. This thermal activity is sourced to the Rotorua Caldera, in which the town lies. Rotorua is home to the Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology. History The name Rotorua comes from the Māori language, where the full name for the city and lake is . ''Roto'' m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
