The 2011 Rugby World Cup was the seventh Rugby World Cup, a quadrennial international rugby union competition inaugurated in 1987. The International Rugby Board (IRB) selected New Zealand as the host country in preference to Japan and South Africa at a meeting in Dublin on 17 November 2005.
What happened to Christchurch in the Rugby World Cup 2011?
Due to damage to Stadium Christchurch and many other facilities in Christchurch caused by the earthquake on 22 February 2011, it was announced on 16 March that the matches to be played in the city would be relocated. The two quarter-finals scheduled would be moved to Auckland, while the five pool matches moved to other centres.
Why did South Africa bid for the 2011 World Cup?
The 2011 South African bid, led by former national captain Francois Pienaar, had strong support from their national government. South Africa had also won the right to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
What happened to the 2011 Tri Nations Series?
The 2011 Tri Nations Series was shortened to include only six games instead of the usual nine. It served as the primary preparation for the tournament for Australia, South Africa and New Zealand. In the northern hemisphere, a series of friendlies played in August 2011 replaced the annual tours to the southern hemisphere.
What is the name of the rugby game in 2011?
Rugby World Cup 2011 is a rugby union simulation game developed by HB Studios. It was published by 505 Games, which is the first rugby union games they have publish. Rugby World Cup 2011 is the official game of the IRFU Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand.
What is IRFU Rugby World Cup 2011?
Rugby World Cup 2011 is the official game of the IRFU Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand. There will be twenty different international sides to choose from and the game was launched in Europe on August 26th, 2011. It was released in North American release on September 6th, 2011.
Why did New Zealand not host the 2003 Rugby World Cup?
New Zealand had co-hosted the first Rugby World Cup with Australia in 1987, and had been set to co-host the 2003 World Cup with Australia before a disagreement over ground signage rights resulted in New Zealand being dropped and Australia became the sole host.
How many players are in Wales’ 2011 Rugby World Cup squad?
On 22 August, Wales named a 30-man squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby. Taylor Paris of Canada was the youngest player named to a squad at 18, while Russia ‘s Viacheslav Grachev, 38, was the oldest.
How many countries qualified for the 2007 Rugby World Cup?
Twelve teams qualified by finishing in the top three of their pool in the 2007 Rugby World Cup. Twelve of the nations at this tournament had competed in every previous Rugby World Cup – Argentina, Australia, Canada, England, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Romania, Scotland, and Wales.
How much did it cost to host the Rugby World Cup 2005?
The IRB Council meeting in Dublin on 17 November 2005 announced that New Zealand had been selected after IRB inspections of each applicant host nation during June and July 2005. The event was expected to cost about NZ$ 310 million to run and to generate NZ$280 million in ticket sales.
