A performer participates the opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup at Eden Park in Auckland. Jacky Naegelen / Reuters
Fireworks explode over the stadium during the opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup in Auckland. REUTERS/Nigel Marple
A performer takes part in the Rugby World Cup opening ceremony at Eden Park.. ABC/Reuters/Jacky Naegelen
New Zealand All Blacks’ Sonny Bill Williams scores a try during their Rugby World Cup Pool A match against Japan at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton. REUTERS/Bogdan Cristel
New Zealand All Blacks’ Dan Carter listens to questions during a news conference in Auckland October 3, 2011. New Zealand flyhalf Carter has been ruled out of the World Cup after tearing a muscle in his groin at training sparking despair among the home fans at such a big loss.. REUTERS/Bogdan Cristel
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England’s Jonny Wilkinson poses for photos in Dunedin September 16, 2011. England will play against Georgia in their Rugby World Cup Pool B match in Dunedin. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
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New Zealand All Blacks captain Richie McCaw celebrates after they beat France to win the Rugby World Cup final at Eden Park. David Gray / Reuters
A New Zealand All Blacks fan reacts after the All Blacks beat Japan in their Rugby World Cup Pool A match at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton. REUTERS/Bogdan Cristel
New Zealand All Blacks’ McCaw holds up the Webb Ellis Cup after beating France to win the Rugby World Cup final. Mike Hutchings / Reuters
Some of the wonderful RWC 2011 volunteers helping out at the Opening Day’s Canadian training session. PHOTO: Northland 201. All rights reserved by rugbyworldcup_
France beat Wales in their semi-final on Saturday October 15.. MiNDFOOD | Abbe Vaughan
New Zealand All Blacks captain Richie McCaw reacts after receiving his 100th test cap at the end of their Rugby World Cup Pool A match against France.. ODT.CO.NZ/REUTERS/Bogdan Cristel
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New Zealand All Blacks fan Brett Plumer prepares to leave his house for the Rugby World Cup opening match between New Zealand All Blacks and Tonga in Auckland
All Black fans are out in full force at the Auckland Waterfront for the Opening night of RWC 2011. Credit: RNZ 2011. All rights reserved by rugbyworldcup_
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The All Blacks are declared world champions for only the second time, beating France in a tight decider in front of a home crowd.. Mike Hutchings / Reuters
A performer takes part in the opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup at Eden Park in Auckland. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen
Fans at the Auckland Waterfront for the Opening night of RWC 2011. Credit: RNZ 2011. All rights reserved by rugbyworldcup_
Fans have descended onto the Auckland Waterfront for the Opening night of RWC 2011. Credit: RNZ 2011. All rights reserved by rugbyworldcup_
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New Zealand All Blacks coach Graham Henry speaks during a news conference after their Captain’s run in Hamilton September 15, 2011, ahead of their Rugby World Cup Pool A match against Japan at Waikato Stadium. REUTERS/Bogdan Cristel
New Zealand All Blacks captain Richie McCaw and his teammates perform the Haka before their Rugby World Cup Pool A match against Tonga at Eden Park in Auckland. REUTERS/POOL New
New Zealand All Blacks’ players celebrate after winning their Rugby World Cup semi-final match against Australia Wallabies in Auckland. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen
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Australia Wallabies’ Will Genia jumps as Quade Cooper catches a ball while they walk in the surf during a team recovery session at Takapuna Beach in Auckland. REUTERS/David Gray
A fan of New Zealand All Blacks looks on before the team’s Rugby World Cup semi-final match against Australia Wallabies at Eden Park in Auckland October 16, 2011.. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings
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MiNDFOOD Sales Manager and Wales rugby fanatic, Howard John, attended the Pool D game between Wales and Samoa in Hamilton.. MiNDFOOD / Howard John
New Zealand All Blacks captain Richie McCaw greets fans as he arrives at a recovery session in Auckland. McCaw is nursing a chronic injury to his right foot. The All Blacks will play France in the Rugby World Cup final match on Sunday.. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings
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IRB Chairman Lapasset presents New Zealand All Blacks’ McCaw with the Webb Ellis Cup after they beat France to win the Rugby World Cup Final 2011.. Mike Hutchings / Reuters
New Zealand All Blacks’ Aaron Cruden tackles Australia Wallabies’ Stephen Moore during their Rugby World Cup semi-final match at Eden Park in Auckland. REUTERS/David Gray
Ireland’s Jamie Heaslip acknowledges supporters as Australia Wallabies players huddle after their Rugby World Cup Pool C match at Eden Park in Auckland. REUTERS/Bogdan Cristel
