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2011 World Cup in pictures

We rather enjoyed the 2011 Rugby World Cup, so we thought we’d preserve its memory with this little gallery. Come in and check it out…

Starting on Friday, September 9 and ended at the same venue – Auckland’s Eden Park – some six weeks later.

Tackles were made… tackles were missed… tears were shed.

It was a memorable World Cup for many reasons – most of all, however, for hosts New Zealand who, finally after 24 years, lifted the Webb Ellis Cup for the second time in history.

Our 2011 Rugby World Cup gallery:

2011 World Cup in pictures
All Black legend Jonah Lomu participates in the 2011 Rugby World Cup opening ceremony.

2011 World Cup in pictures
Maori dancers perform at the Rugby World Cup Opening ceremony.

2011 World Cup in pictures
Sonny Bill Williams is tackled by Tongan players in the opening game.

2011 World Cup in pictures
Francois Steyn celebrates scoring against Wales; his team’s first try at RWC 2011.

2011 World Cup in pictures
Scotland’s Ross Rennie shows some great ball skills.

2011 World Cup in pictures
Russian fans make a statement against the USA.

2011 World Cup in pictures
The USA celebrate victory over Russia in the pool stages.

2011 World Cup in pictures
Chris Ashton does his controversial swan dive as he scores a try against Georgia.

2011 World Cup in pictures
Australia’s Kurtley Beale gets tackled by an Irish player as Ireland got an upset win.

2011 World Cup in pictures
Samoa’s Kahn Fotuali’i scores a try against Fiji.

2011 World Cup in pictures
Tonga do the Sipi Tau ahead of kick-off against Japan.

2011 World Cup in pictures
An England fan holds up a banner welcoming Mike Tindall’s wife to the RWC.

2011 World Cup in pictures
Bok winger Bryan Habana flies in for a try against Namibia – a record-breaking score.

2011 World Cup in pictures
Ireland form an honour guard for Russia after defeating them.

2011 World Cup in pictures
Canada’s Adam Kleeburger is treated for a head injury.

2011 World Cup in pictures
Bok coach Peter de Villiers tinkers with a boat engine.

2011 World Cup in pictures
A Welsh supporter makes her allegiance known.

2011 World Cup in pictures
Australia celebrate their quarterfinal win over South Africa.

2011 World Cup in pictures
England’s Wilkinson walks off the field after being eliminated from the RWC.

2011 World Cup in pictures
Ireland’s Ronan O’Gara is tackled by Welsh players in the quarterfinals.

2011 World Cup in pictures
Australia’s Quade Cooper is tackled by All Blacks players in the semifinal.

2011 World Cup in pictures
Wales fans are inconsolable after their semifinal exit against France.

2011 World Cup in pictures
James O’Connor kicks over a conversion in the third place play-off.

2011 World Cup in pictures
All Blacks fans sport a cheeky banner at the RWC Final.

2011 World Cup in pictures
A Maori performer sizes up the assistant referee in Sunday’s final.

2011 World Cup in pictures
France’s Harinordoquy kisses the trophy after collecting his silver medal.

2011 World Cup in pictures
All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw lifts the World Cup trophy.

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