Rugby World Cup 2011 News
Referees in peak physical condition for RWC
New fitness and GPS monitoring playing a central role in raising standards. Players and Referees achieve similar aerobic results.
RWC, tradition continues with whistle and coin
A 24-year tradition will continue when a historic whistle and coin is used for the opening match of Rugby World Cup 2011 between New Zealand and Tonga at Eden Park on 9 September.
FCO urges caution on Rugby World Cup fans
Rugby fans are being warned to take extra care on the roads during the Rugby World Cup as statistics show New Zealand has more than twice the number of road crash fatalities per 100,000 people as the UK.
Fiji first to arrive for Rugby World Cup 2011
Fiji were the first team to arrive in New Zealand for Rugby World Cup 2011 and received a rousing airport reception which included traditional islander singing and dancing and a Maori ceremony of welcome. The arrival comes as the final preparations are put in place for the first World Sport Tourism Congress which will celebrate the boom in sports tourism during the climax of the World Cup.
RWC 1995: Mandela inspires Springboks
Nelson Mandela’s release from prison in February 1990 paved the way for the end of apartheid in South Africa and the lifting of the international sporting boycott on the country.
Rugby World Cup - CEO sends welcome to New Zealand
RNZ 2011 CEO Martin Snedden takes a look at the final preparations and extends a warm welcome to all visiting fans.
Fanzones provide extra chance to join the fun
Right across the country, fans who can’t make it along to the stadium will be able to experience the buzz of RWC 2011 at one of 19 Fanzones.
RWC 2011 Anti-Doping Agency appointed
Leading agency appointed to run programme. IRB committed to zero tolerance policy. Unprecedented Tournament programme.
TAG Heuer named Official Watch of RWC 2011
Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) has announced the appointment of TAG Heuer as the Official Watch of Rugby World Cup 2011.
Rugby world cup statement on the Webb Ellis Cup
Rugby World Cup 2011 tournament organisers today clarified the status of the Webb Ellis Cup which toured New Zealand on the RWC 2011 Roadshow.
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Official Rugby World Cup Mobile App launches
The Official Rugby World Cup 2011 Mobile App is now available to download for free for Blackberry, PlayBook, iPhone, iPad, Android and Windows Phone 7.
ESPN STAR Sports awarded Rugby World Cup Asia rights
Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) has announced the appointment of ESPN STAR Sports as broadcast rights holders for Rugby World Cup 2011 to be held in New Zealand.