Rugby World Cup

Recognised as the original global superstar of rugby, Jonah Lomu created a sporting sensation from the moment he first burst onto the international playing field.

With a reputation as one of the all–time greats of world rugby, his legendary calm and superior leadership qualities, Michael Jones has long been an ambassador for both his sport and his country.

If there is such a thing as pre-destination, Sean Fitzpatrick was always meant to be an All Black.

Rugby enthusiasts visiting New Zealand for the Rugby World Cup in 2011, will have the opportunity to come face to face with a first XV of a rare and precious kind.

Away from the television cameras, Masterchef judge Simon Gault is an entrepreneurial chef whose name is associated with a string of top New Zealand restaurants.

From designing a 100-metre-long ‘Made in New Zealand’ silver fern to spread across the sands of a Californian beach, to creating a giant inflatable rugby ball to appear in iconic international locations, Inside Out Productions is at the fore of Kiwi innovation.

Background on the '100% Pure New Zealand' giant rugby ball.

Quick, quirky facts and figures about Rugby World Cup 2011.

With only 100 days to go until kick-off, New Zealand has rolled out a giant welcome mat.

Background information on the host centres for the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.