The 2011 Rugby World Cup, to be held throughout New Zealand, will be a truly international festival of sport, attracting teams and spectatorsworldwide.
Venues Hosting Rugby World Cup 2011
Many of New Zealand's major rugby stadia have been rebuilt, refurbished or replaced in preparation for Rugby World 2011.
Auckland's Eden Park, where the final will take place, has been upgraded and modernised to satisfy the best international standards for players, spectators and broadcasters alike. Christchurch's AMI Stadium , originally Lancaster Park, has been rebuilt over a period of five years with the final stages now complete a year in advance of Rugby World Cup 2011.
Dunedin's historic Carisbrook hosted its last test match in June 2010 when Wales were the visitors. Crisbrook had become something of a relic with completely inadequate facilities for the needs of the modern age. It is being replaced by a purpose built stadium closer to Dunedin's city centre. This stadium will come complete with a roof, very handy indeed given the winter inclemence of the Dunedin weather.
Wellington's Athletic Park was replaced by a new stadium, the Westpac Stadium, popularly known as the Cake Tin, in the early part of this century.
Elsewhere throughout New Zealand, Hamilton's Athletic Park, Whangarei's Okara Park, Napier's Athletic Park and New Plymouth's Yarrow Stadium have been upgraded in advance of Rugby World Cup 2011.
Highlights of Previous Rugby World Cups
The 1987 tournament, held in New Zealand, brought the sport of rugby union into line with other major world codes in organising a world cup,which would be held every four years.
The 1991 Rugby World Cup saw the emergence of some of the smaller rugby playing nations around the world, the Pacific nation Samoa upsetting one of the traditional powers of the game Wales in Cardiff.
The 1995 Rugby World Cup was hosted by South Africa, recently returned to the international sporting fold following its isolation during the days of apartheid. South African President Nelson Mandela's presence at the Final, played against traditional foes New Zealand, proved both emotional and an inspiration to the host country as they went on to take the trophy for the first time.
Venues Hosting Rugby World Cup 2011
Many of New Zealand's major rugby stadia have been rebuilt, refurbished or replaced in preparation for Rugby World 2011.
Auckland's Eden Park, where the final will take place, has been upgraded and modernised to satisfy the best international standards for players, spectators and broadcasters alike. Christchurch's AMI Stadium , originally Lancaster Park, has been rebuilt over a period of five years with the final stages now complete a year in advance of Rugby World Cup 2011.
Dunedin's historic Carisbrook hosted its last test match in June 2010 when Wales were the visitors. Crisbrook had become something of a relic with completely inadequate facilities for the needs of the modern age. It is being replaced by a purpose built stadium closer to Dunedin's city centre. This stadium will come complete with a roof, very handy indeed given the winter inclemence of the Dunedin weather.
Wellington's Athletic Park was replaced by a new stadium, the Westpac Stadium, popularly known as the Cake Tin, in the early part of this century.
Elsewhere throughout New Zealand, Hamilton's Athletic Park, Whangarei's Okara Park, Napier's Athletic Park and New Plymouth's Yarrow Stadium have been upgraded in advance of Rugby World Cup 2011.
Highlights of Previous Rugby World Cups
The 1987 tournament, held in New Zealand, brought the sport of rugby union into line with other major world codes in organising a world cup,which would be held every four years.
The 1991 Rugby World Cup saw the emergence of some of the smaller rugby playing nations around the world, the Pacific nation Samoa upsetting one of the traditional powers of the game Wales in Cardiff.
The 1995 Rugby World Cup was hosted by South Africa, recently returned to the international sporting fold following its isolation during the days of apartheid. South African President Nelson Mandela's presence at the Final, played against traditional foes New Zealand, proved both emotional and an inspiration to the host country as they went on to take the trophy for the first time.
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