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The 2011 Rugby World Cup will be the seventh staging of the tournament. At a meeting of the International Rugby Board (IRB) held in Dublin on 17 November 2005, New Zealand was selected as the host country in preference to Japan and South Africa. It will be the largest sporting event ever held in New Zealand, eclipsing the 1987 Rugby World Cup, 1990 Commonwealth Games, 2003 America's Cup and 2005 British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand. Around 70,000 visitors from overseas are expected to travel to New Zealand for the associated games and events. The final will be played in Auckland on Sunday October 23, 2011, at Eden Park. After months of speculation that the number of participating teams would be reduced to 16, the IRB announced on Friday 30th November 2007 that the 2011 tournament would again feature 20 teams. |
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Thursday 3 April 2008
Caribbean kick off for RWC 2011 qualifyingFriday 30 November 2007
The IRB announces that for the first time ever Rugby World Cup qualifying will start in the Caribbean.
Twenty teams to compete at Rugby World 2011Wednesday 14 November 2007
The IRB announces that the Rugby World Cup 2011 tournament in New Zealand will comprise 20 teams.
Rugby World Cup 2007 declared cleanMonday 5 November 2007
Rugby World Cup Limited announces that the record RWC 2007 Anti-Doping programme has returned no positive tests.
Game Analysis: How South Africa won RWC 2007Sunday 21 October 2007
The IRB's Game Analysis department has compiled an in depth study into the major Game play trends of the participating teams at RWC 2007.
Smit: I can't take my eyes off the cupSaturday 20 October 2007
South Africa's captain John Smit and coach Jake White have eyes for only one thing after their defeat of England in the world cup final in Paris on Saturday.
Robinson confident for England's future
The England full back may have now bowed out of rugby, but he predicts more success will follow with the talented young players in the ranks.
Springboks struggle to describe elation
South Africa players struggled to describe their joy after defeating England in the world cup final, but several reserved special praise for coach Jake White.
South Africa win world cupFriday 19 October 2007
South Africa dethroned England as world champions when they defeated them 15-6 in the world cup final at Stade de France in Paris on Saturday.
Fans overcome distance and death for finale
South Africa fans fly 26 hours to be in Paris for a day and an Englishman dedicates the weekend to his father, who died on Friday.
The road to the final
France's loss in the opening match and the shock exit of the Wallabies and All Blacks were just some of the many twists and turns en route to the final.
Key match-ups - front rows
With both finalists boasting huge packs, the front-row battle looms as the key to deciding which team covers themselves in world cup glory on Saturday.
Ibanez cited
France captain Raphaėl Ibanez has been cited for allegedly stamping on Argentina's Rimas Įlvarez Kairelis during the bronze final on 19 October.
UPDATE: How to get to Stade de France
Fans trying to make their way to the Stade de France for the final on Saturday night have several options despite the continuing transport strike in Paris.
Final moments - pivotal tries
The pundits say this year's final will be decided by the boot, but tries have been just as crucial in determining the outcome in four previous world cups.
From the touchline
England recruit James Bond, Prince William gets his own cup and the French public continue the post mortems after their bronze medal match defeat.
Pumas blitz hosts with emotional performance
Argentina's coach Marcelo Loffreda is left beaming with pride after his side's demolition of France in the bronze medal match at Parc des Princes.
Smit: Teams fell into England's trap
South Africa captain John Smit believes England have defeated teams by luring them into the trap of "not playing rugby".
White wary of England's experience
South Africa have one man who has played in a world cup final, England have six, and that could be critical in deciding the destination of the Webb Ellis Cup.
From the touchline
Butch James wears his heart on his sleeve, an English rugby fan wings it to Paris, while the Skrela family showcase their talent.
Electric Argentina win bronze final 34-10
Argentina score five tries to complete their second win over hosts France and finish third with a 34-10 victory at Parc des Princes in Paris.
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