Rugby World Cup 2011

New Zealand promised a 'stadium of four million' and is now preparing to become a nation of four million hosts when it welcomes 20 competing nations and around 85,000 international rugby fans for Rugby World Cup 2011.

The IRB Rugby World Cup (RWC) is one of the largest sporting events in the world. Held every four years, the inaugural tournament took place in New Zealand and Australia in 1987 and returns to New Zealand in 2011.

The eyes of the world will be on New Zealand as host of Rugby World Cup 2011, giving the country an opportunity to raise its profile on the global stage as a holiday and event destination. Around 85,000 international rugby fans and international media are expected in New Zealand for the tournament.

As well as the spectacle of the Rugby World Cup tournament, 2011 will see a national festival where locals and visitors alike can experience the best New Zealand has to offer.

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    Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) offers enormous opportunity for New Zealand's tourism industry. Tourism New Zealand is focussed on making sure rugby fans consider New Zealand not just...

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    The Giant Rugby Ball

    The giant inflatable Rugby Ball is an unique venue and destination experience designed to gain huge exposure for New Zealand as the host of Rugby World Cup 2011. Since...

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  • RWC 2011 News

    Find out what Tourism New Zealand and the other organising agencies are doing to prepare for the biggest sporting event in New Zealand's history.

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