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Wellington release plans for unique Fan Zone
(RNZ 2011) Thursday 11 February 2010
Plans for a Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) Fan Zone in Wellington will offer visitors a unique New Zealand cultural experience.
Team Hosting Announcement welcomed nationwide
(RNZ 2011) Saturday 19 December 2009
Mayors of the 23 centres across New Zealand welcomed yesterday's news that they will play host to at least one of the 20 teams participating in RWC 2011.
Stars and stripes to fly at RWC 2011
(RNZ 2011) Monday 23 November 2009
USA will play in New Plymouth, Wellington and Nelson in RWC 2011, having defeated Uruguay to qualify into Pool C for the tournament in New Zealand.
New Zealand celebrates two years to go
(RNZ 2011) Tuesday 8 September 2009
Today marks 'Two Years to Go' until September 9, 2011, when Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) will kick off with the opening match between New Zealand and Tonga
Kiwis invited to join ‘Two Years to Go' party
(RNZ 2011) Tuesday 8 September 2009
Tomorrow marks 'Two Years to Go' or 730 days until the opening match of Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) and fans all over New Zealand are invited to join in
Wellington positive about RWC 2011 plans
(RNZ 2011) Friday 24 July 2009
Yesterday, a number of key business leaders in Wellington pledged their ongoing support for Rugby World Cup (RWC) 2011 at the Wellington Local Business Forum.
New Zealand welcomes Canada for RWC 2011
(RNZ 2011) Sunday 12 July 2009
Canada has become the first team to qualify for Rugby World Cup (RWC) 2011 through the qualification rounds.
Match Schedule and Match Venues announced
(RNZ 2011) Thursday 12 March 2009
RWC 2011 Match Schedule and Pool Match Venues announced with thirteen venues across New Zealand having been chosen.
Venues unveiled for RWC 2011 quarter-finals
(RUGBYWORLDCUP.COM) Thursday 4 September 2008
Christchurch and Wellington will each host two quarter-finals at Rugby World Cup 2011, while Eden Park in Auckland will host the Bronze Final.