1980s
In 1982, Neil Durden-Smith suggested that the world cup should be held in the United Kingdom in the
Arena Manawatu
Arena Manawatu is the current name of the 180,000 square metre publicly owned recreational complex
McLean Park
McLean Park is a sports ground in Napier, New Zealand. The two main sports played at the ground are
Okara Park
Okara Park is a multi-purpose stadium in Whangarei, New Zealand.
Rugby Park Stadium
Rugby Park Stadium is a rugby union venue and home ground for ITM Cup team Southland. Rugby Park
Trafalgar Park
Trafalgar Park is a large sports ground within the heart of the city of Nelson, in New Zealand’s
Yarrow Stadium
Yarrow Stadium is situated in the central suburb of Westown in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand,
Rotorua International Stadium
Rotorua International Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located on Devon Street West in Westbrook
Waikato Stadium
Waikato Stadium is a major sporting and cultural events venue in Hamilton, New Zealand.
North Harbour Stadium
North Harbour Stadium is situated in Albany, in North Shore City, New Zealand.
Otago Stadium
The Forsyth Barr Stadium (officially Forsyth Barr Stadium at University Plaza) is a multi-purpose
POOL D
The Bokke go into RWC 2011 as reigning champions and the whole nation is behind the boys bringing
POOL C
The Aussies and the Italians will probably be the favourites in this pool.
POOL B
Teams to watch out for in this Pool are England and Scotland
POOL A
The All Blacks will be the leading team in POOL A and are favourites to lift the 2011 trophy. A SA
SA Squad springs few surprisers
Springbok selectors have sprung two surprises in the selection of the 30-man squad for the rugby
Westpac Stadium
Westpac Stadium previously known as WestpacTrust Stadium, is a major sporting venue in Wellington,
Eden Park
Eden Park is the biggest sports ground in Auckland, New Zealand .
Out in the cold II
Last year we brought you a story on the Special Pensions Fund for struggle veterans and we exposed
Early days – pre World Cup
The first Rugby World Cup was held in 1987 in Australia and New Zealand. Since the first