"My overall opinion of this carnival is a very successful event , well run and enjoyed by a vast majority of participants."

"The opening ceremony was elegant and simple.
The speeches were short, but still managed to say all the right things.
The buses were on time and everyone got there to enjoy it. The march, although short allowed all teams to be introduced to the carnival.
This is important as teams like acknowledgement in front of their peers.

"The games were all conducted at Belgrano Athletic & Rugby Club and this is always enjoyed by teams as it allows plenty of mixing with everyone. The venue was superb!
Green soft grass, plenty of hot showers, cleanly marked fields, much shade and seating. Information was easy to access."

"Everything ran on time. The refs always turned up! The Draw worked well with some minor alterations made to make the carnival as even as possible. This was well done."

"The extra tours that were made available by the tour operators were well attended. They seemed to be good value and very interesting to the rugby tourists. Special mention should be made about the mid-week optional tour (750+ attended) to the country – “BIG DAY OUT”. A real highlight! A working Argentine farm with big meals, plenty of drinks, outstanding Argentine singers and dancers and the Cowboys! This was a show that would have been value for twice the price!"

"The final dinner in such a big hotel (The Hilton) was fantastic!
The entertainment was of a world class standard, and again the food and drinks both the quality and the quantity was pleasing.
Speeches were again, short and to the point (No use in boring a captive audience!). A night to remember! "

"At this carnival Vintage organisers got the merchandise right. Plenty of variety of items, with good sizes, and many available. In fact the teams that took advantage of the jersey manufactured by Argie sports were well in front. Good choice on the merchandise."

"So overall the highlights of World Vintage II would be:

a) Great city to host a festival
b) All teams at one venue
c) The hotels in Buenos Aires were comfortable, large rooms and great staff. Ideal for tired rugby players
d) The tour operators had the whole festival moving with precision. Buses came and went on time. Functions ran on time. Pick ups happened. Any requests were handled in a professional and prompt manner.
e) The weather was perfect
f) The size of the festival. Vintage don’t try and have the biggest and so with only 1200 participants one feels a familiarity seeing the same faces. You feel you almost get to meet everyone at a Vintage Festival. A big positive."

"So World Vintage II, a very popular festival and a very happy festival. Such was the success of this festival that if another Vintage Festival was to be staged in Argentina, the majority of participants would return."

"WELL DONE VINTAGE! Buenos Aires 2006 was a real adventure!’"

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The ‘Silliest Move of the Carnival’ award went to UFAR (France) for leaving 5 players in Sao Paulo on their way to the Carnival.

The ‘Outstanding Carnival Touring Programme’ award went to Pirates Madalas (South Africa).

The ‘Most Original Parade Uniform’ award went to Pinquisaurios (Argentina)

The ‘Best Dressed Team’ award went to Lansdowne Treasures (Ireland)

Roly Witt (Evergreens, Canada)

Puppo Roberto (Barba Roja – Argentina)

Opening ceremony about to begin
 

Helvetes de Geneve (Switzerland) ready to parade
 

Torcuato XV (Argentina) strutting their stuff