The Union, the Heart of Rugby exhibition incorporates most playing nations, although New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and England feature prominently. Photo / Dean Purcell
Rugby World Cup fans wanting a heavy fix of photographic nostalgia should head to the Auckland Town Hall.
Union: the Heart of Rugby is running until October 28 and features 150 photographs selected to capture the themes of pride, honour, passion, pain, team, heroes, courage and glory.
The first photo
the visitor will encounter is former All Black John Kirwan being tackled by the French in 1987, placed under the "Heroes" category, followed by shots of Nick Farr-Jones, Joel Stransky, Philippe Sella and Martin Johnson.
There are also some older photographs, such as an undated black and white snap of a mud-covered ruck.
The exhibition is divided into groups based on the relevant theme and the photos incorporate most rugby-playing nations, although New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and England feature more than others.
