NEW ZEALAND 2011 - IRB Rugby World Cup - Page 18

SYDNEY · September 6th, 2011, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by flierfy

They got it wrong with the colours in this case. Team Ireland represents the whole island and not just the republic.

What should it have been ?

SYDNEY · September 6th, 2011, 11:31 PM

Rosy World Cup welcome enough to take English breath away

It was more like a night at the Proms than dour ceremony when the England rugby team were officially welcomed by hundreds of vocal supporters in Dunedin yesterday. A well-received haka powhiri was returned in kind with an impassioned version of Swing Low, Sweet Chariot to the delight of the large audience - many of whom wore and waved the red-and-white colours of their home country. The more than 50 players and support crew of the England team, wearing navy suits with red ties, watched, filmed and clapped to Scottish dancing and a Chinese Lion dance, in a nod to the host city's heritage.

England rugby coach and former World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson said this cup started with the team's arrival in Dunedin, and the city's new stadium was "incredibly impressive". "Thanks a lot for that welcome, an extraordinary warm welcome ... [it] took our breath away to come in here and see so many people." In their first two days players had worn sunglasses and suncream rather than the thermals they had packed. The vocal English fans were singled out by British High Commissioner Victoria Treadell, who joked, "Please don't get into trouble, but if you do ... the British High Commission is here to help you."

She hoped the England team would be joined in the final by "that team that has the black strip". England captain Lewis Moody began his speech with a "kia ora" and apologised to local dignitaries for "dropping a few headbutts in there while attempting a hongi". "But rugby is a contact sport so I am sure it will be fine." He said it was humbling to be in such a rugby town, and the team were looking forward to this Saturday's encounter with Argentina.

flierfy · September 7th, 2011, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SYDNEY

What should it have been ?

Green and a little bit white.

GanEden · September 7th, 2011, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SYDNEY

Rosy World Cup welcome enough to take English breath away

It was more like a night at the Proms than dour ceremony when the England rugby team were officially welcomed by hundreds of vocal supporters in Dunedin yesterday. A well-received haka powhiri was returned in kind with an impassioned version of Swing Low, Sweet Chariot to the delight of the large audience - many of whom wore and waved the red-and-white colours of their home country. The more than 50 players and support crew of the England team, wearing navy suits with red ties, watched, filmed and clapped to Scottish dancing and a Chinese Lion dance, in a nod to the host city's heritage.

England rugby coach and former World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson said this cup started with the team's arrival in Dunedin, and the city's new stadium was "incredibly impressive". "Thanks a lot for that welcome, an extraordinary warm welcome ... [it] took our breath away to come in here and see so many people." In their first two days players had worn sunglasses and suncream rather than the thermals they had packed. The vocal English fans were singled out by British High Commissioner Victoria Treadell, who joked, "Please don't get into trouble, but if you do ... the British High Commission is here to help you."

She hoped the England team would be joined in the final by "that team that has the black strip". England captain Lewis Moody began his speech with a "kia ora" and apologised to local dignitaries for "dropping a few headbutts in there while attempting a hongi". "But rugby is a contact sport so I am sure it will be fine." He said it was humbling to be in such a rugby town, and the team were looking forward to this Saturday's encounter with Argentina.

Union will never move on from its upper crust pims drinking brigade.....

briker · September 7th, 2011, 07:19 AM

NZ is doing an awesome job in its preparations. Best wishes for a highly successful WC!

SYDNEY · September 7th, 2011, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by flierfy

Green and a little bit white.

Thanks for that

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Originally Posted by briker

NZ is doing an awesome job in its preparations. Best wishes for a highly successful WC!

Thanks sweet-pea - I am glad to see that you are still alive, I have sent you so many messages to find out of you are okay but to no avail - I am glad to see that you are still with us

SYDNEY · September 7th, 2011, 11:35 AM

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07 SEP 11 RWC 2011 AUSTRALIA by Urban+Explorer, on Flickr

SYDNEY · September 8th, 2011, 09:37 AM

Just under 23 hours before the first game kicks off ...

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08 SEP 11 RWC 2011 NEW ZEALAND by Urban+Explorer, on Flickr

SYDNEY · September 9th, 2011, 01:08 AM

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07 SEP 11 16°C by Urban+Explorer, on Flickr

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07 SEP 11 16°C by Urban+Explorer, on Flickr

KiwiRob · September 9th, 2011, 08:54 AM

Yippee I get to go back to Auckland next month and will be there for the Final.

Mo Rush · September 9th, 2011, 10:13 AM

I have seen many a good opening ceremony. This was one of them.

Incredible.

SYDNEY · September 9th, 2011, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Mo Rush

I have seen many a good opening ceremony. This was one of them.

Incredible.

Thanks mo, I must agree with you, we expected something good but that was incredible

GO NEW ZEALAND !!

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RWC 2011 OPENING CEREMONY by Urban+Explorer, on Flickr

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RWC 2011 OPENING CEREMONY by Urban+Explorer, on Flickr

***Mr_kiwi_fruit*** · September 9th, 2011, 11:36 AM

Quay Street, Queens Wharf and the Viaduct were absolutely packed this afternoon heading into the opening of RWC 2011.

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RWC 2011 opening by craigsydnz, on Flickr

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RWC 2011 opening by craigsydnz, on Flickr

CharlieP · September 9th, 2011, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mo Rush

I have seen many a good opening ceremony. This was one of them.

We hardly got to see any of it in the UK - stupid ITV thought talking heads in the studio and countless adverts were a better use of their time.

Findecan · September 9th, 2011, 12:39 PM

Well, beautiful opening ceremony, that was good to see the maori traditions so well represented. And impressing haka (the New Zealander as the Tongan one).

Oh, and btw good performance by the All Blacks, I can't wait for the game against France !

Ekumenopolis · September 9th, 2011, 01:03 PM

Loved the flag-themed lighting on the Sky Tower, the Australian one the most. It's gonna be a great WC!

parcdesprinces · September 9th, 2011, 08:34 PM

Tomorrow morning (8:00 AM, CET):

ALLEZ LES BLEUS !!!

TEBC · September 9th, 2011, 11:52 PM

anyone knows where can i found the OC in HD for download? MAybe they sell it on dvd?

SYDNEY · September 10th, 2011, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlieP

We hardly got to see any of it in the UK - stupid ITV thought talking heads in the studio and countless adverts were a better use of their time.

What a shame mate, it was truly magnificent

I will include some links for you to watch and I am hoping that people outside of NZ can view them - cross fingers

Quote:

Originally Posted by Findecan

Well, beautiful opening ceremony, that was good to see the maori traditions so well represented. And impressing haka (the New Zealander as the Tongan one).

Oh, and btw good performance by the All Blacks, I can't wait for the game against France !

Quote:

Originally Posted by parcdesprinces

Tomorrow morning (8:00 AM, CET):

ALLEZ LES BLEUS !!!

Allez Les Bleus .. I am loving all the French supporters and how they dress up, I have seen some really funny things - fantastic spirit

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekumenopolis

Loved the flag-themed lighting on the Sky Tower, the Australian one the most. It's gonna be a great WC!

Cheers mate, I think that most of us were a little skeptical here in little NZ but it look as if we may just pull it off

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Originally Posted by TEBC

anyone knows where can i found the OC in HD for download? MAybe they sell it on dvd?

I am hoping that they release a DVD - I so want it

SYDNEY · September 10th, 2011, 05:35 AM

FIREWORKS Display (one needs to see the video where they show how the various points across the city tie in with the drag queens, harbour, aerial acrobats and the music but this will have to do for now):

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/vi...lery_id=121347

EVENTS throughout the City:

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby-worl...lery_id=121316

SNIPPETS from the OPENING CEREMONY:

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby-worl...lery_id=121340

September 6th, 2011, 11:31 PM	#342
SYDNEY NEW ZEALAND Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 23,922 Likes (Received): 764	Rosy World Cup welcome enough to take English breath away It was more like a night at the Proms than dour ceremony when the England rugby team were officially welcomed by hundreds of vocal supporters in Dunedin yesterday. A well-received haka powhiri was returned in kind with an impassioned version of Swing Low, Sweet Chariot to the delight of the large audience - many of whom wore and waved the red-and-white colours of their home country. The more than 50 players and support crew of the England team, wearing navy suits with red ties, watched, filmed and clapped to Scottish dancing and a Chinese Lion dance, in a nod to the host city's heritage. England rugby coach and former World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson said this cup started with the team's arrival in Dunedin, and the city's new stadium was "incredibly impressive". "Thanks a lot for that welcome, an extraordinary warm welcome ... [it] took our breath away to come in here and see so many people." In their first two days players had worn sunglasses and suncream rather than the thermals they had packed. The vocal English fans were singled out by British High Commissioner Victoria Treadell, who joked, "Please don't get into trouble, but if you do ... the British High Commission is here to help you." She hoped the England team would be joined in the final by "that team that has the black strip". England captain Lewis Moody began his speech with a "kia ora" and apologised to local dignitaries for "dropping a few headbutts in there while attempting a hongi". "But rugby is a contact sport so I am sure it will be fine." He said it was humbling to be in such a rugby town, and the team were looking forward to this Saturday's encounter with Argentina. __________________ Connoisseur of Beauty AUCKLAND [FLICKR] AUCKLAND [PBASE] [EYE] ON AUCKLAND BLOG

September 7th, 2011, 11:35 AM	#347
SYDNEY NEW ZEALAND Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 23,922 Likes (Received): 764	image hosted on flickr 07 SEP 11 RWC 2011 AUSTRALIA by Urban+Explorer, on Flickr __________________ Connoisseur of Beauty AUCKLAND [FLICKR] AUCKLAND [PBASE] [EYE] ON AUCKLAND BLOG

September 8th, 2011, 09:37 AM	#348
SYDNEY NEW ZEALAND Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 23,922 Likes (Received): 764	Just under 23 hours before the first game kicks off ... image hosted on flickr 08 SEP 11 RWC 2011 NEW ZEALAND by Urban+Explorer, on Flickr __________________ Connoisseur of Beauty AUCKLAND [FLICKR] AUCKLAND [PBASE] [EYE] ON AUCKLAND BLOG

September 9th, 2011, 01:08 AM	#349
SYDNEY NEW ZEALAND Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 23,922 Likes (Received): 764	image hosted on flickr 07 SEP 11 16°C by Urban+Explorer, on Flickr image hosted on flickr 07 SEP 11 16°C by Urban+Explorer, on Flickr image hosted on flickr 07 SEP 11 16°C by Urban+Explorer, on Flickr image hosted on flickr 07 SEP 11 16°C by Urban+Explorer, on Flickr image hosted on flickr 07 SEP 11 16°C by Urban+Explorer, on Flickr image hosted on flickr 07 SEP 11 16°C by Urban+Explorer, on Flickr image hosted on flickr 07 SEP 11 16°C by Urban+Explorer, on Flickr image hosted on flickr 07 SEP 11 16°C by Urban+Explorer, on Flickr image hosted on flickr 07 SEP 11 16°C by Urban+Explorer, on Flickr image hosted on flickr 07 SEP 11 16°C by Urban+Explorer, on Flickr image hosted on flickr 07 SEP 11 16°C by Urban+Explorer, on Flickr image hosted on flickr 07 SEP 11 16°C by Urban+Explorer, on Flickr image hosted on flickr 07 SEP 11 16°C by Urban+Explorer, on Flickr image hosted on flickr 07 SEP 11 16°C by Urban+Explorer, on Flickr image hosted on flickr 07 SEP 11 16°C by Urban+Explorer, on Flickr image hosted on flickr 07 SEP 11 16°C by Urban+Explorer, on Flickr image hosted on flickr 07 SEP 11 16°C by Urban+Explorer, on Flickr __________________ Connoisseur of Beauty AUCKLAND [FLICKR] AUCKLAND [PBASE] [EYE] ON AUCKLAND BLOG

September 9th, 2011, 10:13 AM	#351
Mo Rush life.love.everything else Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cape Town Posts: 29,212 Likes (Received): 2	I have seen many a good opening ceremony. This was one of them. Incredible. __________________ You don't need a Holiday, you need CAPE TOWN #cityofinspiration

September 7th, 2011, 07:19 AM	#345
briker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cape of No Hope Posts: 4,109 Likes (Received): 12	NZ is doing an awesome job in its preparations. Best wishes for a highly successful WC!

September 9th, 2011, 08:54 AM	#350
KiwiRob BANNED Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,427 Likes (Received): 0	Yippee I get to go back to Auckland next month and will be there for the Final.

September 9th, 2011, 11:36 AM	#353
*Mr_kiwi_fruit* Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Auckland Posts: 7,695 Likes (Received): 114	Quay Street, Queens Wharf and the Viaduct were absolutely packed this afternoon heading into the opening of RWC 2011. image hosted on flickr RWC 2011 opening by craigsydnz, on Flickr image hosted on flickr RWC 2011 opening by craigsydnz, on Flickr image hosted on flickr RWC 2011 opening by craigsydnz, on Flickr image hosted on flickr RWC 2011 opening by craigsydnz, on Flickr image hosted on flickr RWC 2011 opening by craigsydnz, on Flickr image hosted on flickr RWC 2011 opening by craigsydnz, on Flickr image hosted on flickr RWC 2011 opening by craigsydnz, on Flickr image hosted on flickr RWC 2011 opening by craigsydnz, on Flickr image hosted on flickr RWC 2011 opening by craigsydnz, on Flickr image hosted on flickr RWC 2011 opening by craigsydnz, on Flickr __________________ Auckland Google map of Auckland Projects Auckland Junction

September 9th, 2011, 12:39 PM	#355
Findecan Simple User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bordeaux Posts: 201 Likes (Received): 13	Well, beautiful opening ceremony, that was good to see the maori traditions so well represented. And impressing haka (the New Zealander as the Tongan one). Oh, and btw good performance by the All Blacks, I can't wait for the game against France !

September 9th, 2011, 01:03 PM	#356
Ekumenopolis Neon overdose Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Madrid Metroarea Posts: 1,708 Likes (Received): 6	Loved the flag-themed lighting on the Sky Tower, the Australian one the most. It's gonna be a great WC! __________________ Ecumenopolis: "The city of the future, covering most of the habitable surface of the Earth as a continuous system, forming an universal settlement, the limits determined by climatic constraints and the extent of fairly flat land."

September 9th, 2011, 08:34 PM	#357
parcdesprinces Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Auteuil \| 82 \| Monaco Posts: 7,388 Likes (Received): 449	Tomorrow morning (8:00 AM, CET): ALLEZ LES BLEUS !!!

September 9th, 2011, 11:52 PM	#358
TEBC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: São Paulo Posts: 12,319 Likes (Received): 640	anyone knows where can i found the OC in HD for download? MAybe they sell it on dvd? __________________ rio 20!6 Viva essa Paixão

September 10th, 2011, 05:35 AM	#360
SYDNEY NEW ZEALAND Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 23,922 Likes (Received): 764	FIREWORKS Display (one needs to see the video where they show how the various points across the city tie in with the drag queens, harbour, aerial acrobats and the music but this will have to do for now): http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/vi...lery_id=121347 EVENTS throughout the City: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby-worl...lery_id=121316 SNIPPETS from the OPENING CEREMONY: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby-worl...lery_id=121340 __________________ Connoisseur of Beauty AUCKLAND [FLICKR] AUCKLAND [PBASE] [EYE] ON AUCKLAND BLOG

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