21 October

COME WALTZING MATILDA OR GO NUTS FOR NAMIBIA
LIVE FROM RUGBY ZONE AT SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK

Wallabies' fans are expected to drown out the eager and incorrigible Namibian fans as they watch Australia and Namibia live from the big screens at Rugby Zone, Sydney Olympic Park this Saturday 25 October from 4pm.

To get into the European spirit Rugby Zone is also offering four lucky winners free tickets to the France vs Scotland match at Telstra Stadium by simply entering the "Show Us Your Kilt or Bare Your Beret" promotion.

To be judged by Seven Network's Mike Whitney, French and Scottish locals and visitors are urged to come dressed in traditional get-up. Mike Whitney will rove through the crowds between 4pm and 5.30pm and announce the winners from the main stage in Rugby Zone at 6pm.

Adding to the international soiree will be Scottish pipers bursting their windpipes, Can-Can girls will be kicking up their heels, face painters will be around to embellish country trademarks and international cuisine will also be available.

All rugby fans are urged to come out early and enjoy the entertainment, which includes a live concert by The Nevilles at 6pm and again at 10pm. Rugby Zone, featuring Merivale's 57metre long bar, will be open from 3pm until midnight.

To get to Rugby Zone at Sydney Olympic Park patrons can either pre-book a car space through Ticketek by calling 9266 4800 or catch public transport.

All 12 Sydney Olympic Park Major Event bus routes will operate frequent services to Sydney Olympic Park starting from 2.30pm and 2.50pm, depending on the route. Services will operate every 20 minutes and more frequently during peak periods.

CityRail will operate frequent direct services to Olympic Park station from 4pm (with regular timetables in operation prior to this). Following the matches, event trains will operate until 12.30am, following this time services will operate to the regular timetable. For timetable information call the Transport Infoline on 131 500.

Rugby Zone is a joint venture between Sydney Olympic Park, Merivale Events and Seven Network.

For more information contact:
Shannon Kliendienst - Media Manager, Sydney Olympic Park
(02) 9714 7118 or 0414 662 209

Ashley Paton - PR Manager, Sydney Olympic Park
(02) 9714 7120 or 0408 602 983.