Organisers Hail Success of Seventh Rugby World Cup

Tournament organiser Rugby New Zealand 2011 today thanked the people of New Zealand for the way they embraced the seventh Rugby World Cup and contributed to its success.

“New Zealand has done itself proud,” said RNZ 2011 Chairman Brian Roche.

“Rugby fans, even those with a passing interest in the Game have dressed up, painted their faces and turned each match into a true festival of Rugby and our country. Others have gone to Fanzones, enjoyed REAL New Zealand Festival events and given our visitors the best of welcomes.

“We promised a stadium of four million great fans and hosts and without a doubt New Zealand has delivered."

Roche added: “New Zealanders should be proud of their event. They made it special by embracing the tournament the length and breadth of the country, welcoming all 20 teams and 100,000 international visitors with open arms. It was quite remarkable."

Gullivers Sports Travel, an Official Travel Agent for Rugby World Cup 2011, organised tours and travel for around 1,000 rugby supporters from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. We now look forward to Rugby World Cup 2015, England!