The 2011 Rugby World Cup starts in Auckland with the NZ vs Tonga game on 9th September 2011. The final will be played in Auckland on Sunday October 23, 2011, at Eden Park, probably with a 9pm kickoff time. The bronze final will be at Eden Park on Friday 21 October.

The semi finals will also be in Auckland on 15th and 16th October 2011. The quarter finals will be held in Christchurch and Wellington (2 games each) on 7th, 8th and 9th October 2011. The games schedule for the 2011 Rugby World Cup matches is posted on the Games Schedule page. 48 RWC matches will be held over 7 weeks in 13 different venues throught New Zealand.

20 teams are to compete in the next Rugby World Cup. The teams page gives more information on these world cup rugby teams. The Rugby World Cup news page has the latest Rugby World Cup news. Read about the build up, qualifying matches, team preparations, and latest announcements.

RWC Tickets are unlikely to be available until much closer to the Cup (probably late 2010 or early 2011), though prices are due to be announced late in 2009 or early 2010. World Cup tickets will be available from official ticketing and tour agents and maybe elsewhere.

Towns acting as team bases will also be announced later. Visit our New Zealand Maps page to plan your trip and view the main stadium locations as well as the main NZ tourist towns and cities. Visit our Travelzone for travel information and to help you with your planning. Cheap flights are available to New Zealand at Jetabroad.

To get ready for the Rugby World Cup, start supporting your favourite team by purchasing their rugby gear!!! Show your colors!

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Categories: 2011, CUP, RUGBY, WORLD. Author: Autumn International 2009