World Cup in pics

Published: Monday, 24. October, 2011 in category Rugby World Cup

We rather enjoyed the 2011 Rugby World Cup, so we thought we'd preserve its memory with this little gallery. Come in and check it out...


All Black legend Jonah Lomu participates in the Rugby World Cup opening ceremony.


Maori dancers perform at the Rugby World Cup Opening ceremony.


Sonny Bill Williams is tackled by Tongan players in the opening game.


Francois Steyn celebrates scoring against Wales.


Scotland's Ross Rennie shows some great ball skills.


Russian fans make a statement against the USA.


USA celebrate victory over Russia in the Pool stage.


Chris Ashton does his swan dive as he scores a try against Georgia.


Australia's Beale gets tackled by an Irish player as Ireland got an upset win.


Samoa's Kahn Fotuali'i scores a try against Fiji.


Tonga do the Sipi Tau ahead of kickoff against Japan.


An England fan holds up a banner welcoming Mike Tindall's wife to the RWC.


Bok winger Brian Habana flies in for a try against Namibia.


Ireland form an honour guard for Russia after defeating them.


Canada's Adam Kleeburger is treated for a head injury.


Bok coach Peter de Villiers tinkers with a boat engine.


A Welsh supporter makes her allegiance known.


Australia celebrate their quarterfinal win over South Africa.


England's Wilkinson walks off the field after being eliminated from the RWC.


Ireland's Ronan O'Gara is tackled by Welsh players in the quarterfinals.


Australia's Quade Cooper is tackled by All Blacks players in the semifinal.


Wales fans are inconsolable after their semifinal exit against France.


James O'Connor kicks over a conversion in the third place playoff.


All Blacks' fans sport a cheeky banner at the RWC final.


A Maori performer sizes up the touch judge.


France's Harinordoquy kisses the trophy after collecting his silver medal.


All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw lifts the World Cup trophy.