Rugby World Cup 2011 New Zealand
The 2011 Rugby World Cup tournament starts in Auckland with the NZ vs Tonga game on 9th September 2011. The final will be played in Auckland on Sunday October 23, 2011 at Eden Park. As a passionate sports loving nation, the New Zealand rugby world cup promises to be the best yet.
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RWC Fixtures & Venues In line with New Zealand's theme of a 'Stadium of Four Million', RWC games will be played in 13 different venues in 11 different regions throughout New Zealand in both North and South Islands giving visitors the opportunity to see more of this beautiful country and experience cities and smaller provincial towns. World Cup rugby pool matches will be held in Whangarei, North Shore (Auckland), Hamilton, Rotorua, Napier, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Nelson, Dunedin and Invercargill. Stadium Christchurch and Wellington Regional Stadium will each host two quarter-finals with the Final, Bronze Final and both semi-finals to be played at Eden Park in Auckland. Teams & RWC 2011 Pools The 2011 Rugby Union World Cup tournament will feature 20 rugby teams from around the world in 4 pools. Pool A: New Zealand, France, Tonga, Canada, Asia 1 Pool B: Argentina, England, Scotland, Europe 1, Play Off winner Pool C: Australia, Ireland, Italy, Europe 2, USA Pool D: South Africa, Wales, Fiji, Samoa, Namibia Check here for updated information as more teams qualify. RWC Tickets & Official Packages Tickets for RWC 2011 go on sale shortly from official ticketing agents and will be available in Packs or individual tickets. Options include Venue Pool Packs and Team Pool Packs which allow fans to follow a favourite team or see all matches at one stadium. A range of match ticket inclusive Official Travel and Hospitality Packages are on sale now. Rugby supporters should only purchase match tickets from officially appointed agents. Accommodation for Rugby World Cup Matches Accommodation pre / post and during the 2011 RWC will be tight, so early booking is recommended. New Zealand offers a wide range of accommodation options to suit all budgets and requirements including hotels, motels, serviced apartments, bed and breakfast & homestays, budget accommodation & backpackers, holiday parks and camping grounds. Holiday homes, private villas and house rentals provide another accommodation option in many locations. See a full list of rugby world cup games by city, to help plan your accommodation needs. More information on hotels and other accommodation in Rugby World Cup towns. |
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