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Rugby World Cup TV deal almost done - PM

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:11:03 GMT

Prime Minister John Key says the finishing touches are being put on the deal for free-to-air television rights for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. The Government has brokered a joint bid involving Maori Television, Television New Zealand and TV3.
Source: Radio New Zealand

IRB agrees to joint Rugby World Cup TV bid

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:45:00 GMT

The International Rugby Board (IRB) has agreed to a joint bid by New Zealand broadcasters to screen 2011 Rugby World Cup games. "My understanding is the partners have now agreed and the IRB has essentially agreed.
Source: TVNZ

Full Steam Ahead On Electronic Ticketing

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:56:14 GMT

Snapper Services Ltd moved today to clear up apparent confusion about emerging competition to introduce electronic ticketing for public transport in Auckland, with the objective of having integrated ticketing on most Auckland public transport by the...
Source: Scoop - New Zealand News

All-routes ticket here by World Cup

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:29:05 GMT

Aucklanders are promised an electronic ticket for buses, trains and ferries in time for the 2011 Rugby World Cup, under an $87 million contract signed yesterday.
Source: New Zealand Herald

All Blacks set for cotton wool again?

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:45:07 GMT

New Zealand coach Graham Henry has plenty of food for thought as his side continue to build towards RWC'11 © Getty Images The All Blacks' brains trust will meet the five Super 14 rugby coaches this week with the aim of protecting their leading...
Source: Scrum.com

Work set to start on Wellington indoor stadium

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:09:32 GMT

The ground has been broken for construction of an indoor sports stadium in Wellington in preparation for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Source: Radio New Zealand

Maori TV to have lead broadcaster role for Rugby World Cup

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:55:59 GMT

Maori Television is again claiming the lead broadcaster title for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Source: Radio New Zealand

Best bets: Mandela meets Matt Damon

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:11:54 GMT

MOVIES It seems an odd combination: Nelson Mandela's uplifting life story, and ... rugby? But the new film "Invictus" weaves together the life of the South African president with his nation's upset in the 1995 Rugby World Cup.
Source: MSNBC

Quoted in 'Mokoena: World Cup will leave big legacy'

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:59:31 GMT

said in CNN:

I was so pleased with the attendance of the supporters in every game ... It was a big concern before the Confederations Cup whether people would come and be able to afford the tickets to watch the games. We hosted the Rugby World Cup, we hosted the Cricket World Cup, and successfully. I don't see it as a problem to host the Confederations Cup and the World Cup. This is going to be a bigger ball game and it's going to take a lot, but I'm sure we can do it.

Quoted in 'Snapper card system for Auckland buses next year'

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:06:13 GMT

said in TVNZ:

Snapper says it would be possible to have integrated ticketing on 90% of Auckland public transport in time for the Rugby World Cup, and is willing to work closely with the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (Arta) to help achieve this goal.

Photo from AP Photo

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:07:31 GMT

England Rugby World Cup delegation From left, Commercial Director Paul Vaughan, Chief Executive Francis Bacon, Tournament Director Terry Burwell and Finance Director Nick Eastwood stand with the Webb Ellis Trophy during the 2015 and 2019 Rugby World Cup...

Photo from AP Photo

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Rugby World Cup on show at the host decision meeting for the 2015 and 2015 Rugby World Cup at the Burlington Hotel, Dublin, Ireland, Tuesday, July, 28, 2009.

Rugby World Cup 2007 video pt. 2

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 19:41:54 GMT