Rugby World Cup 2011 News
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Official RWC 2011 album launched
The official album of Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand was launched by the world’s biggest-selling soprano and one of the country’s most recognisable stars, Hayley Westenra.
New Zealand Rugby clubs ramp-up action
Right across New Zealand local Kiwi Rugby clubs are gearing up to share their RWC 2011 experience with international visitors.
Rugby World Cup opening ceremony set to be spectacular
Preparations are well underway for a spectacular Opening Ceremony which will kick-start Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) on the night of September 9.
RWC 2011: One month to kick-off
Tournament organisers for the seventh Rugby World Cup are forecasting that on the basis of offshore ticket sales to date New Zealand can expect 95,000 international visitors to arrive during the Tournament which kicks off in exactly one month on Friday, September 9.
RWCL confirms RWC 2011 broadcast plans
Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) has confirmed that all 48 Rugby World Cup 2011 matches will be produced in High Definition, enhancing the broadcast experience of Rugby’s showcase event for fans worldwide.
20,000 Kiwis support RWC 2011 Roadshow
Throughout July, more than 20,000 New Zealanders shrugged off the cold and the early morning starts to attend Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) Roadshow events at 27 towns and cities across the country.
Classic upsets in Rugby World Cup history
Samoa’s recent upset victory over Australia has highlighted the rich history of upsets from the lower ranked teams at Rugby World Cup…
CEO Column: NZ gets behind RWC 2011 Roadshow
RNZ 2011 CEO Martin Snedden has been on the road now for almost four weeks and has loved every moment of it…
New Zealand gears up for Rugby World Cup 2011
Over a million sporting enthusiasts are expected to descend upon Auckland in New Zealand in September as the destination plays host to the Rugby World Cup 2011, one of the biggest international events in the sporting calendar. Here Breaking Travel News examines the growing role of mega sporting events on the tourism industry.
One million tickets now sold for RWC 2011
One million tickets have now been sold for Rugby World Cup 2011 following a surge in sales during the final phase of ticketing which opened to the general public on Monday. The Rugby World Cup is one of the highlights of the sports tourism industry, which will be celebrated later this year in Bangkok by WSDE Sports Tourism Expo.
Queens Wharf comes alive for RWC 2011
The Government and Auckland city today announced further details of plans to deliver the nation’s premier Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) Fanzone, festival and showcase experience on Queens Wharf in Auckland.
RWC 2011 Roadshow to begin 4 July 2011
New Zealanders are invited to get a taste of the excitement of Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011), when the RWC 2011 Roadshow hits 27 towns and cities across the country through July.