Sydney Bridge Transformed Into Football Pitch
10 October 2010 08:34
...a World Cup in 2022," he said. Having been praised for staging the Sydney Olympic Games, the Melbourne Commonwealth Games and the Rugby World Cup already this century, Australia feels footballâs the world's biggest sporting event would be in safe hands....
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IRB helps fund top facility for Samoa
14 December 2010 05:31
The construction of the Samoa Rugby Union's (SRU) ground-breaking new High Performance Facility began at Faleata this week. The first day of building was attended by the Prime Minister of Samoa and SRU Chairman, Hon. Tuilaepa Lupesoliai Sailele
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Hobbs resigns as RWC chairman
10 December 2010 12:47
RUGBY World Cup 2011 and New Zealand Rugby Union chairman Jock Hobbs resigned from both boards today as complications arose in his battle with leukaemia. Hobbs, a former All Black captain, had taken leave from both positions in May when he was diagnosed
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IRB Player of the Year Nominees
25 November 2010 11:52
Richie McCaw: Two in a row? Richie McCaw, Mils Muliaina, Victor Matfield, Imanol Harinordoquy, David Pocock and Kurtley Beale have been nominated for the IRB Player of the Year award. The winner of the prestigious individual accolade will be announced
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Rugby World Cup Picture Gallery
25 October 2010 04:29
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 25: Minister of Sport Murray McCully (L), Auckland Mayor-elect Len Brown, Chairman of CCO Bob Harvey and New Zealand Prime Minister John Key (R) pose with Queens Wharf as the new site for the fanzone during the Rugby World Cup 2011, on October 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand. John Key today unveiled the plans for Queens Wharf celebrations during next year's Rugby World Cup. The Wharf will be redeveloped to feature landscaped areas and a multi-purpose built temporary building named 'The Cloud'.
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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 25: Minister of Sport Murray McCully (L), Auckland Mayor-elect Len Brown, Chairman of CCO Bob Harvey and New Zealand Prime Minister John Key (R) pose with Queens Wharf as the new site for the fanzone during the Rugby World Cup 2011, on October 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand. John Key today unveiled the plans for Queens Wharf celebrations during next year's Rugby World Cup. The Wharf will be redeveloped to feature landscaped areas and a multi-purpose built temporary building named 'The Cloud'.
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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 25: Auckland Mayor-elect Len Brown speaks while New Zealand Prime Minister John Key, Chairman of CCO Bob Harvey and Minister of Sport Murray McCully listen during an announcement for new plans at Queens Wharf on October 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand. John Key today unveiled the plans for Queens Wharf celebrations during next year's Rugby World Cup. The Wharf will be redeveloped to feature landscaped areas and a multi-purpose built temporary building named 'The Cloud'.
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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 25: Chairman od CCO, Bob Harvey (L), Minister of Sport Murray McCully and Auckland Mayor-elect Len Brown (R) chat before making an announcement for new plans at Queens Wharf on October 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand. John Key today unveiled the plans for Queens Wharf celebrations during next year's Rugby World Cup. The Wharf will be redeveloped to feature landscaped areas and a multi-purpose built temporary building named 'The Cloud'.
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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 25: Queens Wharf is seen from the Price Waterhouse Cooper building during an announcement for new plans at Queens Wharf on October 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand. John Key today unveiled the plans for Queens Wharf celebrations during next year's Rugby World Cup. The Wharf will be redeveloped to feature landscaped areas and a multi-purpose built temporary building named 'The Cloud'.
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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - UNDATED: In this handout image supplied by AUCKLAND 2011, 'The Cloud' complex at Queens Wharf is pictured in this artists impression during an announcement for new plans at Queens Wharf on October 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand. John Key today unveiled the plans for Queens Wharf celebrations during next year's Rugby World Cup. The Wharf will be redeveloped to feature landscaped areas and a multi-purpose built temporary building named 'The Cloud'.
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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 25: New Zealand Prime Minister John Key speaks to media as he announces new plans for Queens Wharf on October 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand. John Key today unveiled the plans for Queens Wharf celebrations during next year's Rugby World Cup. The Wharf will be redeveloped to feature landscaped areas and a multi-purpose built temporary building named 'The Cloud'.
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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 25: Auckland Mayor-elect Len Brown speaks during an announcement for new plans at Queens Wharf on October 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand. John Key today unveiled the plans for Queens Wharf celebrations during next year's Rugby World Cup. The Wharf will be redeveloped to feature landscaped areas and a multi-purpose built temporary building named 'The Cloud'.
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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - UNDATED: In this handout image supplied by AUCKLAND 2011, 'The Cloud' complex at Queens Wharf is pictured in this artists impression during an announcement for new plans at Queens Wharf on October 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand. John Key today unveiled the plans for Queens Wharf celebrations during next year's Rugby World Cup. The Wharf will be redeveloped to feature landscaped areas and a multi-purpose built temporary building named 'The Cloud'.
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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 25: Chairman of CCO Bob Harvey speaks while New Zealand Prime Minister John Key (R) listens during an announcement for new plans at Queens Wharf on October 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand. John Key today unveiled the plans for Queens Wharf celebrations during next year's Rugby World Cup. The Wharf will be redeveloped to feature landscaped areas and a multi-purpose built temporary building named 'The Cloud'.
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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 25: Auckland Mayor-elect Len Brown greets New Zealand Prime Minister John Key on his arrival during an announcement for new plans at Queens Wharf on October 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand. John Key today unveiled the plans for Queens Wharf celebrations during next year's Rugby World Cup. The Wharf will be redeveloped to feature landscaped areas and a multi-purpose built temporary building named 'The Cloud'.
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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - UNDATED: In this handout image supplied by AUCKLAND 2011, 'The Cloud' complex at Queens Wharf is pictured in this artists impression during an announcement for new plans at Queens Wharf on October 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand. John Key today unveiled the plans for Queens Wharf celebrations during next year's Rugby World Cup. The Wharf will be redeveloped to feature landscaped areas and a multi-purpose built temporary building named 'The Cloud'.
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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 25: New Zealand Prime Minister John Key speaks to media as he announces new plans for Queens Wharf on October 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand. John Key today unveiled the plans for Queens Wharf celebrations during next year's Rugby World Cup. The Wharf will be redeveloped to feature landscaped areas and a multi-purpose built temporary building named 'The Cloud'.
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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 25: Auckland Mayor-elect Len Brown speaks during an announcement for new plans at Queens Wharf on October 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand. John Key today unveiled the plans for Queens Wharf celebrations during next year's Rugby World Cup. The Wharf will be redeveloped to feature landscaped areas and a multi-purpose built temporary building named 'The Cloud'.
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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 25: Chairman of CCO Bob Harvey speaks during an announcement for new plans at Queens Wharf on October 25, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand. John Key today unveiled the plans for Queens Wharf celebrations during next year's Rugby World Cup. The Wharf will be redeveloped to feature landscaped areas and a multi-purpose built temporary building named 'The Cloud'.
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Erin Morton, a tourist from Sydney, Australia, leans on the head of 'Kevin the Wallaroo' while she awaits a friend beside the fountain at Trafalgar Square in London August 24, 2010. Morton who is visiting England, wears the outfit while supporting the Australian women�s rugby team who are currently playing the in Rugby World Cup.
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French lock Abdelatif Benazzi wears the All Blacks jersey after the Rugby World Cup semi-final match between New Zealand and France at Twickenham stadium 31 October 1999. France won 43 to 31 and qualified for the final.
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Romania's Petre Cristian (L) vies for the ball with Uruguay's Juan Rombys (R) during their New Zealand 2011 Rugby World Cup qualifying match at the Charrua Stadium in Montevideo on November 13, 2010.
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Romania's Catalin Fercu (R) vies for the ball with Uruguay's Matias Arocena during their New Zealand 2011 Rugby World Cup qualifying match at the Charrua Stadium in Montevideo on November 13, 2010.
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Romania's Valentin Calafeteanu (C) is makred by Uruguay's Manuel Gaminara during their New Zealand 2011 Rugby World Cup qualifying match at the Charrua Stadium in Montevideo on November 13, 2010.
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Romania's Madalin Lemnaru (R) is marked by Uruguayan players during their New Zealand 2011 Rugby World Cup qualifying match at the Charrua Stadium in Montevideo on November 13, 2010.
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Romania's Andrei Radoi (L) vies for the ball with Uruguay's Nicolas Brignoni (C) during their New Zealand 2011 Rugby World Cup qualifying match at the Charrua Stadium in Montevideo on November 13, 2010.
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Romania's Madalin Lemnaru (C) is marked by Uruguay's Diego Magno (L) during their New Zealand 2011 Rugby World Cup qualifying match at the Charrua Stadium in Montevideo on November 13, 2010.
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New Zealand's Carla Hohepa (2nd R) gestures while doing the haka before the game against England during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2010 Final at Twickenham Stoop Stadium, southwest London, on September 5, 2010.
