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Friday, August 22, 2025
Volume 16 . Issue 73
Saturday, October 23 marked another important milestone in the build-up to Rugby World Cup 2011- one year to the final at Eden Park, Auckland.
“At this point next year, 46 matches would have been played and rugby fans from around the world will be getting into a state of high excitement as they focus on which team will emerge as victors in this great contest,” said Martin Snedden, chief executive for tournament organiser Rugby New Zealand 2011.
To celebrate the milestone, the Webb Ellis Cup, the Trophy which will be at stake at the final, was on public display at the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa in Wellington for one day.
“With just a year to the final, we are well and truly counting down to RWC 2011. Eden Park has reopened, other stadia redevelopments are either completed or on schedule and ticket sales are promising. We are making great progress,” said Snedden.
“Next year, in a little over 10 months, we open our arms to the world. Thousands of visitors will arrive to enjoy a special time at our place, a feast of great rugby and a wonderful array of events up and down the country as part of the REAL New Zealand Festival.
“This will be a priceless opportunity to showcase what we do best to the world. I am sure our Stadium of Four Million great fans and great hosts will make this a special moment in our history and a memorable time for our overseas guests.
“The clock is ticking, there is much still to be done, but we remain on track to stage a fantastic Tournament and a wonderful celebration of our country.”
Saturday, October 23 marked another important milestone in the build-up to Rugby World Cup 2011- one year to the final at Eden Park, Auckland.
“At this point next year, 46 matches would have been played and rugby fans from around the world will be getting into a state of high excitement as they...
Saturday, October 23 marked another important milestone in the build-up to Rugby World Cup 2011- one year to the final at Eden Park, Auckland.
“At this point next year, 46 matches would have been played and rugby fans from around the world will be getting into a state of high excitement as they focus on which team will emerge as victors in this great contest,” said Martin Snedden, chief executive for tournament organiser Rugby New Zealand 2011.
To celebrate the milestone, the Webb Ellis Cup, the Trophy which will be at stake at the final, was on public display at the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa in Wellington for one day.
“With just a year to the final, we are well and truly counting down to RWC 2011. Eden Park has reopened, other stadia redevelopments are either completed or on schedule and ticket sales are promising. We are making great progress,” said Snedden.
“Next year, in a little over 10 months, we open our arms to the world. Thousands of visitors will arrive to enjoy a special time at our place, a feast of great rugby and a wonderful array of events up and down the country as part of the REAL New Zealand Festival.
“This will be a priceless opportunity to showcase what we do best to the world. I am sure our Stadium of Four Million great fans and great hosts will make this a special moment in our history and a memorable time for our overseas guests.
“The clock is ticking, there is much still to be done, but we remain on track to stage a fantastic Tournament and a wonderful celebration of our country.”
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