Rugby World Cup - Northland, New Zealand 2011

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Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) will be held across the country over a six-week period in September and October 2011. Twenty countries will participate in the 48-game Tournament. Held every four years, Rugby World Cup is the third biggest sporting event in the world.

Northland - first land of Rugby

Northland is the first region of New Zealand - historically, culturally and geographically. Two Rugby World Cup 2011 Pool A matches will be held in Whangarei and three teams will train and stay in both the Bay of Islands and Whangarei during the Tournament.

In this section

Paint It Red

Get in behind Northland’s ‘Paint It Red 2011’ campaign and show your support!
Northland 2011 Visitor Passport

Get your guide to all there is to see and do while you are here. And the chance to win a free 10 day return trip.
Matches and tickets

Find match and ticketing information for the two Pool A games in Whāngārei, Northland.
Venues

The new Northland Events Centre at Okara Park, Whāngārei will host two RWC 2011 Pool A matches in September 2011.
Making visitors welcome

Being a welcoming host leaves a lasting impression of Northland.
Events Calendar

Find dates for key events and festivals in Northland.
Team opportunities and profiles

Tonga, Canada and Japan will stay, train and play in both the Bay of Islands and Whangarei.
Visiting Northland

Find accommodation, places to visit, things to see and do and getting around in Northland.
‘Spell It Out” Photo Contest

See the winning photos from our “Spell it Out” photo competition.
Newsletter

Sign up to receive a regular newsletter from Northland 2011 as we countdown to Rugby World Cup 2011.