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Dunedin World Cup houses $600 a night

Dunedin property owners are cashing in on a Rugby World Cup accommodation shortage in the city, with homes fetching up to $600 a night.

80 Minute Game help Make-A-Wish Australia make one young fan’s dream come true

Lachlan is a 13 year old boy living in Australia who is huge Wallabies fan. His cherished wish is to go to the Rugby World Cup in NZ in October 2011. Thanks to the Make-A-Wish Australia foundation and 80 Minute Game Ltd that wish will come true.

Do you like Wine and Rugby?

If you are thinking of visiting Nelson in September 2011, you might like to check out the local wines.

When the Rugby World Cup 2011 descends on Nelson in September the rivalry on the rugby field will be child’s play compared with the rivalry that will come out when the winemakers of the visiting nations go head to head with their hosts.

80 Minute Game launches new home rental business

Rugby homes build business success

Mapua couple Sue and Paul Robinson are looking for privately owned holiday homes to rent in Nelson-Tasman as they establish a new holiday accommodation business, Hotel Homes Ltd. The new company is being launched on the back of the success of 80 Minute Game Ltd, the company they established to market rugby homes to the needs of inbound tourists in 2011. 80 Minute Game now enjoys the position of market leader for rugby homes, and the new business, Hotel Homes Ltd, will build on that success, and on the opportunity presented by Nelson-Tasman as a holiday destination.

Christchurch RWC 2011 pool match recheduling

Tournament Organiser Rugby New Zealand 2011 (RNZ 2011) today announced the revised match schedule for Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) following the decision to reallocate all matches from Christchurch.

Relocation of Christchurch RWC games

Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) Tournament partners have today reluctantly decided that Christchurch will be unable to host the seven matches scheduled to be played at Stadium Christchurch and these will be rescheduled to be played at other venues in New Zealand.

Scrum developing for Auckland rugby rentals

New Zealand Rugby homes company 80 Minute Game Ltd is reporting an increasing demand for rental homes in some parts of Auckland, during Rugby World Cup 2011. “We’re at 80 percent of capacity now – demand since the start of the year has been ramping up and we are looking for another 100 houses at least,” said Director Sue Robinson.

Rugby World Cup matches will remain in NZ

Christchurch Earthquake - update

RWC 2011 Finals Ballots Feb 11 2011

Fans find out Monday about RWC 2011 Finals Ballots

No unexpected surprises for rugby home guests

New Zealand rugby accommodation company 80 Minute Game Ltd is please to be able to offer re-assurance to rugby tourists that there will be no unpleasant surprises when they arrive at their private home rental.

Beachside homes for rugby fans

Rugby home company 80 Minute Game has got about 200 rental properties on its books, available for all budgets.  Rentals start at a very reasonable $75 per person per night. Prices are based on the home’s bed capacity, star rating, location and distance from facilities and stadiums. Homes in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch are available within a short distance to stadiums, but some tourists are choosing to have a holiday further out of town and travel in when they need to.

Rugby homes can be affordable

Twelve months out from kick off, Rugby home company 80 Minute Game has got  about 200 rental properties on its books, available for all budgets.  

Wellington rugby home bookings exceed expectations

One year out from the Rugby World Cup and property management company 80 Minute Game Ltd is already seeing a shortage of supply of suitable homes in key areas such as central Wellington. Enquiries for home-to-rent properties during the quarter-finals of the 2011 Rugby World Cup have been coming in at an unprecedented level, says managing director Sue Robinson. 

80 Minute Game appoints ambassador

Ex-all Black Bull Allen has taken on a new role as captain of the 80 Minute Game team – helping the home rental company spread its message that there will be plenty of accommodation available for rugby fans.

Rugby home rental company prepared for scammers

Sue Robinson of NZ Property Management Company 80 Minute Game Ltd says that her business has been set up to protect the rights of home owners and guests from dishonest traders out to make a quick buck. The company was set up in April 2009 to manage private accommodation around international sporting events in New Zealand.

Holiday Homes Websites join forces

Rugby accommodation company 80 Minute Game Ltd has re- launched its website, www.80minutegame.com, aimed at helping supporters looking for private accommodation around NZ.