New Zealand finally claims Rugby World Cup
Without a whistle being blown New Zealand have claimed the Rugby World Cup, raising the question of whether 48 games really need to be played over the coming six weeks.
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Without a whistle being blown New Zealand have claimed the Rugby World Cup, raising the question of whether 48 games really need to be played over the coming six weeks.
According to a Beehive media guide Prime Minister John Key is scheduled to be at the Auckland International Airport today in order to “accept the William Webb Ellis trophy”.
The event will mark the first time since 1987 that New Zealand held the trophy.
Later Mr Key will officially start the victory party, opening The Cloud, formerly known as “Party Central” on Auckland’s waterfront.
It is not known whether the freshly-obtained trophy will accompany the PM, turning the event into a victory party.
NBR staff
Fri, 02 Sep 2011
Fri, 02 Sep 2011
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New Zealand finally claims Rugby World Cup
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