"It's been such a treat to live in this rugby-crazed culture. I was surrounded by world class rugby players on the field, in the gym, and on t.v. An All Blacks match was only a 15 minute walk away! Besides improving my game, joining the rugby program was also a fantastic way to meet kiwis, and a good social outlet. There were great coaches and veteran players that showed me proper and safe techniques. Another perk of the program was the gym membership, The Super 12 Hurricanes and the All Blacks train there! I was always a bit star-struck to see Christian Cullen or Tana Umaga next to me on a treadmill!"