→The 2011 Rugby World Cup was the seventh, a quadrennial international competition inaugurated in 1987. The (IRB) selected New Zealand as the host country in preference to Japan and South Africa at a meeting in Dublin on 17 November 2005. The tournament was won by, who defeated 8–7 in the. The defending champions, were eliminated by 11–9 in the quarter-finals. The result marked the third time that the tournament was won by the country that hosted the event (following New Zealand in and South Africa in ).It was the largest sporting event ever held in New Zealand, eclipsing the, and the. Overseas visitors to New Zealand for the event totalled 133,000, more than the 95,000 that the organisers expected. However, there was a drop in non-event visitors, meaning the net increase in visitors over the previous year was less than 80,000.The games ran over six weeks, commencing on 9 September 2011 with the Opening Ceremony showcasing New Zealand's history and diverse cultures.
The final was played at in on Sunday 23 October 2011, a date chosen because it fell on a of New Zealand's holiday.After speculation that the number of participating teams would be reduced to 16, the IRB announced on 30 November 2007 that the 2011 tournament would again feature 20 teams. Twelve teams qualified as a result of finishing in the top three in each pool in the 2007 tournament.
The remaining eight berths were determined by regional qualifying tournaments. Of the 20 countries that competed in the previous World Cup in 2007, there was only one change – Russia replaced Portugal. Contents.Host selection Three nations bid to host the 2011 Rugby World Cup — New Zealand, Japan, and South Africa.New Zealand had co-hosted the with Australia in 1987, and had been set to co-host the with Australia before a disagreement over ground signage rights resulted in New Zealand being dropped and Australia became the sole host. The 2011 New Zealand bid contained plans to enlarge the size of and other stadiums to help increase the commercial viability of the bid.Japan was bidding to become the first Asian nation to host the first Rugby World Cup. Japan had the necessary infrastructure already in place, by virtue of its co-hosting the.South Africa had hosted the. The 2011 South African bid, led by former national captain, had strong support from their national government.
South Africa had also won the right to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup.The IRB Council meeting in on 17 November 2005 announced that New Zealand had been selected after IRB inspections of each applicant host nation during June and July 2005. After winning the bid, the, expressed disappointment towards their Australian counterparts who voted against New Zealand hosting the event, due to the misplaced expectation that the ' would result in a vote for New Zealand.
Preparations Costs and benefits The event was expected to cost about 310 million to run and to generate NZ$280 million in ticket sales. Main article:Twenty teams competed in the 2011 World Cup. Twelve teams qualified by finishing in the top three of their pool in the.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. All the other sides also had previous World Cup experience, except for Russia who appeared in a Rugby World Cup for the first time.Qualified teams The following 20 teams, shown with final pre-tournament rankings, qualified for the final tournament. (1). (13)(2). (20).
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(10). (12)(2). (14). (18)Venues The 13 venues for the 2011 Rugby World Cup were confirmed on 12 March 2009.
A number of the venues were redeveloped to increase capacity for the event. The Government considered passing a law bypassing the consent process to allow all the stadiums' redevelopment to be completed in time.Due to damage to and many other facilities in Christchurch caused by the, 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.On 10 November 2006, the announced plans for in Auckland. The proposal was to build the new stadium seating 70,000 on the waterfront. After much public outcry, and lack of support from the, the proposal was dropped in favour of the redevelopment of. The redevelopment of Eden Park's Southern and South Western stands was completed during 2010.Dunedin's new stadium, (known as Otago Stadium during the tournament), was completed in August 2011 and was used instead of Carisbrook.Capacity: 60,000Capacity: 40,000Capacity: 30,748Capacity: 30,000. with temporary seatingDraw of teams for the 2011 World Cup was based on their respective.
The top four at the (, and ) were not therefore allocated top pool spots, but 'the rankings are now very well established and provide us with a credible and succinct way of seeding teams for the rugby World Cup pool draw', according to Rugby World Cup Ltd (RWCL) chairman Syd Millar.The draw was conducted in December 2008 and used the World Rankings as of 1 December 2008, after the Northern Hemisphere. The teams were placed into three bands depending on their seedings at the time, with one team from each band in each of the pools. The rankings and bands were therefore: New Zealand (1), South Africa (2), Australia (3) and Argentina (4); Wales (5), England (6), France (7) and Ireland (8); Scotland (9), Fiji (10), Italy (11) and Tonga (12).The full draw and venues for the tournament were announced on 12 March 2009.The opening match saw the hosts, New Zealand, take on.By coincidence, the final match and third-place playoff match were between the countries which contested the same matches at the, which were also held in New Zealand, in 1987.Squads. Main article:Each country was allowed a squad of 30 players for the tournament. These squads were to be submitted to the International Rugby Board by a deadline of 22 August 2011.
Once the squad was submitted a player could be replaced if injured, but would not be allowed to return to the squad. There is also a stand-down period of 72 hours before the new player is allowed to take the field.
Hence, a replacement player called into a squad on the eve of a game will not be permitted to play in that game.Match officials On 8 April 2011, the IRB named ten referees, seven assistant referees and four television match officials to handle the pool stage games. Two of the seven assistants will also be reserve referees if required. Referees.Reserve and assistant referees.Assistant referees. Carlo Damasco. Tim Hayes. Simon McDowell.
Vinny Munro. Stuart TerheegeTelevision match officials.
Giulio De Santis. Matt Goddard.
Graham Hughes. Shaun VeldsmanPool stage The first round, or pool stage, saw the twenty teams divided into four pools of five teams using the same format that was used in and in. Each pool was a of ten games, where each team played one match against each of the other teams in the same pool. Teams were awarded four points for a win, two points for a draw and none for a defeat. A team scoring four or more in one match scored a bonus point, as did a team losing by seven or fewer points.The teams finishing in the top two of each pool advanced to the quarterfinals. Main article: Overall points scorersPlayerTeamTotalDetailsTriesConversionsPenaltiesDrop Goals110020100Players of the tournament Following the completion of the Rugby World Cup, the IRB's Rugby News Service listed the Top 5 players of the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
These players were:.Broadcasting , New Zealand's largest subscription television provider, was host broadcaster for the Rugby World Cup, transmitting all matches live and in coverage was available. Games were also available on free-to-air networks in New Zealand but not all pool matches were screened live on.
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READ MORE:.While Sky are still showing schoolboy rugby this year, Spark/TVNZ got the one-off rights for the historic Grammar v Kings fixture, in an important live broadcast dress rehearsal for a few months' time.Here's how things played out from start to finish in this writer's first taste of the Spark Sport experience:THE SIGN-UPVery quick and easy, this. Midweek I visited their website -and there you can't miss their promotion of their Rugby World Cup tournament pass - it's right at you on their homepage.In the top right I found the 'Sign up for 30 day free trial' option.
You fill out a simple form with your details, including credit card, because they do warn you will be charged $19.99 a month after your free trial ends if you don't suspend your subscription. Isa Nacewa and Scotty Stevenson provide a very good commentary duo for Spark Sport.THE COVERAGEPre-gameWith Saturday's match kicking off close to 2.30pm, Spark's (and TVNZ 1's) coverage got underway at 2pm, and it was a slick opening, with sharp graphics leading into match commentators Scotty Stevenson and Isa Nacewa doing a stationary, then on-the-walk, on-field spiel.They then threw to a pre-recorded story on Grammar, though there was a messy end, with Stevenson talking over it before it finished, seemingly because they had to throw to an ad break. Formerly of Sky, Scotty Stevenson brings a professional polish to the Spark rugby call.In-gameIn a word, excellent. You wouldn't have known you weren't watching a Sky rugby broadcast - everyone clearly knew what they were doing - whether on the microphones, on the cameras, in the trucks, wherever - which made for a polished product.While the coverage was around one minute behind what was being shown on the TVNZ1 broadcast, assumedly this was an expected delay for the stream. It really wouldn't be something too significant at World Cup time - as you would either be watching one or the other, but it just gives you the feeling you're behind the times a little.
Former All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry featured on Spark's coverage on Saturday.There were less replays than perhaps you're accustomed to on Sky, though it may have been that there were just less stoppages at schoolboy level. But when you wanted them - like after tries - they were there in good order. On screen you get the handy choice anyway, of rewinding in 10-second blocks, then catching up to live, or fast-forwarding 10 seconds.With a good variety of camera angles, there was also a good mixture of cutting to various crowd shots, to paint the picture of the occasion.The commentary was superb - Stevenson, formerly of Sky, is an experienced operator, and brings a healthy sprinkling of wit to his work. Former Grammar boy and Auckland, Blues, Leinster and Fiji rep Nacewa makes for a good comments man, and that duo will be joined by Ant Strachan come World Cup time.
On this day, Downs - who formerly worked in sport - did some solid work as a sideline reporter, with Henry remaining by her side for input. It was a colourful spectacle at Auckland Grammar on Saturday afternoon.On the graphics side of things, a couple of oversights could be improved.
One that stood out was there was no yellow card icon on the scoreboard in the top-left corner when King's College had a player sin-binned.
Rugby fans can now get ready for wall-to-wall coverage of Rugby World Cup 2019. Until the end of May, fans can purchase their Tournament Pass for just $59.99. The Spark Sport Rugby World Cup 2019 Tournament Pass is the only way New Zealanders can access all 48 matches of the tournament live and on demand.Jeff Latch, Head of Spark Sport is urging fans who want the complete Rugby World Cup experience, to get in early and purchase their Tournament Pass at the super-early bird price of $59.99.“Tournament Pass holders will get access to full match replays for 30 days following each match, an array of highlights, preview and review programming. It includes access to a range of historic Rugby World Cup match content as soon as the pass is purchased, giving rugby fans another reason to sign up early and relive the excitement of previous years.”“Spark Sport is the only place rugby fans will be able to watch every single match live; some of the free-to-air matches will play with a delay on TVNZ. Viewers will also have the flexibility of being able to watch on a wide range of devices.”Simply head to where you’ll be able to buy a Tournament Pass as a one-off purchase. You will need to set up a Spark Sport account as part of the purchase, but don’t need a monthly subscription ($19.99) to buy a Tournament Pass.Fans can purchase a Tournament Pass with peace of mind.
Hey guys,I got pulled over today and defected for ride height (One of my exhaust flanges hangs down to 80mm and that's it, so a bit tight i think). Hey guys,I got pulled over today and defected for ride height (One of my exhaust flanges hangs down to 80mm and that's it, so a bit tight i think). Basically what i was going to do was put a stopper ontop of the catch can to make it sealed, quiten the exhuast to legal levels, raise the car to make 100mm clearance and go to vicroads with the windows down:PAre you going to wind the rear quarter glass windows and your back window down too?A mate of mine used to have 20 on the side windows and 5 on the back, but that was back in the days when the worst thing you'd get hit with was an 'undue noise in the operation of a motor vehicle' fine. I don't ever recall anyone getting defected (back in those days only trucks got defected).
Are you going to wind the rear quarter glass windows and your back window down too?A mate of mine used to have 20 on the side windows and 5 on the back, but that was back in the days when the worst thing you'd get hit with was an 'undue noise in the operation of a motor vehicle' fine. I don't ever recall anyone getting defected (back in those days only trucks got defected).Interesting prospect. And of course they'd never wonder why you would do that in Melbourne at this time of year where the wind-chill is about -15 and it's raining/sleeting. Not sure if im just confused or whatbut you got defected for too low. And you need a rwc??RWC they normally dont check that stuff you are worried about.RWC means checking tyres, lights, windscreen, wipers, brakes, steering, etc the shit that makes your car safe on the road.If anything you'll need to raise it, thats all (ive had to cars rwc in the past month or 2) not 100% on what im saying but almost.Also did the cop that defected ya look under your bonnet and say anything bout the OTR etc? Exhaust volume is if it was a MAJOR defect and you gotta go through epa.
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Yours im assuming is minor and is just a matter of getting the height lifted, not your entire car inspected.Im sure some vic members will be able to clarify with some more solid input, as i think some of the interstate guys have different info.P.S not easy to find someone to do a dodgy, i needed one done to get past little things like a scratch (not crack) in the windscreen, dumb shit like that, and couldnt manage, so if your car is in serious trouble good luck.Oh and they wont look at your tint either, if you werent defected for that then i dont think you need to worry. And besides those that mentioned the rear quarter and back window, they can be as dark as you jolly well please, because they dont wind down, its only those that wind down that need to be legal, hence my rear windscreen is darker than my sides, and if were to have the same on the sides, then THAT would be illegal.No idea why this post ended up so long. My badcheers.