Rugby World Cup 2011: All Blacks' Return to Rugby Heaven

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Published: November 13th 2011Oceania » New Zealand
October 24th 2011

On the night of 23 October 2011, All Black captain Richie McCaw held aloft yet another trophy that the All Blacks had just secured. But this time was different. The lifting of the Webb Ellis Cup by an All Black captain was something the nation had been waiting 24 long years to see for a second time. To understand what this moment meant to All Blacks fans, consider the following the sport has in... Read Full Entry


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Date: 13th November 2011

Brings back memories!
Although I'll have to offer an outsiders view on the build up and aftermath if I ever get round to it circa 2013!

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Date: 13th November 2011


NZ hosted a fantastic World Cup tournament - the ABs deserved the title - what a final!

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Date: 13th November 2011

Takes me back to my trip to NZ
:-)

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Date: 17th November 2011


There are some anxious looking fans in this photo!

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Date: 17th November 2011

Congratulations!
A fantastic result for the All Blacks, they were easily the best team of the tournament. The French should also be commended for the way they played, as they (along with the All Blacks of course) gave a game to the tournament that was worthy of a final.

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