Footie fans' stadium singalongs
Before the Rugby World Cup, its official album would not have appealed much. But now, having been immersed in the event and its excitement, and having stood in stadiums belting out other countries' anthems, I have a new appreciation for the songs of the game. A particular favourite is Ireland's Call - the official song of the Irish Rugby...
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Heartbeat of a nation's game
Jamie Troughton shuns the packed city World Cup stadiums and heads for Tolaga Bay to rediscover rugby's rural roots
Rugby World Cup opener: all Blacks v Tonga
We have all the action from the opening match of the Rugby World Cup 2011 tournament between the All Blacks and Tonga.
RWC: Choked up? Try the latest cup accessory
A spoof advertisement appeared after the loss to France. Forget $200 All Black jerseys - the latest accessory for fans is a choker necklace for the big occasion.
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RWC: Richie, we have a bone to pick with you
Richie McCow picked the All Blacks for victory and got it wrong - but at least he was patriotic, his owner says.
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RWC: Silver lining to All Blacks' loss
The All Blacks' loss at the weekend may have a silver lining for Rugby World Cup visitor numbers, says the tournament's boss.
Ticket for the cup sales hit a total...
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RWC: Fans buy hospitality packages to get...
Demand for hospitality packages has taken off as companies and fans look for tickets to the Rugby World Cup final, says Rugby Travel & Hospitality.
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Rugby World Cup security strike threat
A potential strike by security guards hangs over the Rugby World Cup as a key operator faces a protest over working conditions.
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Aussie media threaten RWC boycott
Australian news organisations are threatening to drop coverage of the Rugby World Cup unless rules around reporting are loosened.
Canoeing: Ferguson looking for progress...
New Zealand men's canoe coach Ian Ferguson says the team are looking to take off the training wheels at the sprint World Cup in Poland this weekend.
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Opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup 2011
Images of the amazing opening ceremony for the 2011 Rugby World Cup at Eden Park in Auckland.
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Dan Carter
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Brad Thorne
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Andy Ellis
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Ben Franks
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Owen Franks
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Richie McCaw
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Kieran Read
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Samuel Whitelock
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Sonny Bill Williams
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Anthony Boric
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John Afoa
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Jerome Kaino
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Keven Mealamu
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Isaia Toeava
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Ali Williams
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Tony Woodcock
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Richard Kahui
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Mils Muliaina
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Victor Vito
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Zac Guildford
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Andrew Hore
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Cory Jane
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Ma'a Nonu
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Conrad Smith
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Piri Weepu
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Israel Dagg
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Jimmy Cowan
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Adam Thomsom
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Corey Flynn
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Colin Slade
How the All Blacks won the cup: A...
A look at the workings of New Zealand's Rugby World Cup champion side and how they achieved glory in the 2011 tournament.
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