Rugby World Cup

The 2011 Rugby World Cup started in Auckland with the New Zealand vs Tonga game on 9th September 2011. 200,000 people swarmed the Auckland Waterfront to celebrate the opening. More celebrated in other cities and towns nationwide.

Well, the pool games are over and the biggest upsets were Ireland beating Australia, and Tonga beating France! Some sensational rugby from some of the minow teams with some close shaves for the other top teams too. Wales certainly gave South Africa a run too with a 17-16 result at final whistle (SA won).

So the Quarter final places were decided - South Africa, England, Argentina and Ireland had to go home. It was France vs Wales in one semi final and New Zealand vs Australia in the other. Both big matches between old rivals. New Zealand and France met in the final on 23 October. Final Result new Zealand 8- France 7. Congratulations to the All Blacks as the new holders of the World Cup.

So it was a great tournament with great atmosphere. For results, visit our games schedule page.

The final was played in Auckland on Sunday October 23, 2011, at Eden Park. The Bronze final was at Eden Park on Friday 21 October.

The semi finals were also in Auckland on 15th and 16th October 2011. The quarter finals were held in Auckland and Wellington (2 games each) on the 8th and 9th October 2011.

The games schedule for the 2011 Rugby World Cup matches is posted on the Games Schedule page, along with results. 48 World Cup matches were held over 7 weeks in 12 different venues throught New Zealand.

20 teams competed in the 2011 Rugby World Cup. The teams page gives more information on these World Cup rugby teams. The Rugby World Cup news page has the latest Rugby World Cup news. Read about results, injuries, selections, organisation and more - anything news worthy about the World Cup

RWC Tickets were available from early 2010. Adult ticket prices ranged from $41 to $1250.

Towns throughout New Zealand adopted teams and supported them. Visit our New Zealand Maps page to view the main stadium locations as well as the main NZ tourist towns and cities. Visit our Travelzone for travel information and to help you with your travel planning. Cheap flights are available to New Zealand at Jetabroad.

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