

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Death of Rugby
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 05 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am – Thu, 05 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The Death of Rugby
Matt Lilley
Ōtautahi/Christchurch

Join Matt Lilley as he delivers the eulogy rugby never knew it needed. The Death of Rugby is a hilarious yet heartfelt farewell to New Zealand's sacred institution.

From the glory days to the crushing defeats, Matt mourns our beloved game with the perfect blend of irreverence and affection.

Come pay your respects to the sport that once united us all.

Keywords: stand-up, storytelling, comedy, historical

Event Details
When: 5 &amp; 6 March
Genre: Stand Up Comedy
Duration: 60 mins
Price: $18
Venue: Yaza Comedy Club
14yrs+ language (swearing)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/the-death-of-rugby/200029654166422
- **Event Categories**: sports, comedy, entertainment, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 13

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://nelsonfringe.co.nz/events/the-death-of-rugby/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=nelson-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Nelson
- **state**: NE
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Yaza Cafe
- **lat**: -41.273704054045
- **long**: 173.28211131168
- **full address**: Yaza Cafe, Montgomery Sq,Nelson, New Zealand

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Nelson Fringe Festival (https://allevents.in/org/nelson-fringe-festival/19557453)

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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/566233a6a7ce216d4021da7f9d5029ff84253d9493292c0811770cc2ce61d25b-rimg-w300-h300-dc4b4b44-gmir?v=1772041218

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 05 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Yaza Cafe, Montgomery Sq,Nelson, New Zealand
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Nelson Fringe Festival
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, comedy, entertainment, storytelling
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Death of Rugby ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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