IRB vote for Kiwi World Cup

New Zealand will host the 2011 Rugby World Cup after winning today’s vote by members of the International Rugby Board council.

IRB vote for Kiwi World Cup
Thu, 17 Nov, 2005 - 16:40

New Zealand will host the 2011 Rugby World Cup after winning today’s vote by members of the International Rugby Board council.

The Kiwi delegation, supported by prime minister Helen Clarke and All Blacks captain Tana Umaga, overcame competition from populist choice Japan to win the rights to stage rugby’s showpiece tournament.

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