Rugby World Cup Hots Up in New Zealand

The weekend saw the Quarter Finals of the 2011 Rugby World Cup played out. In the first of the Quarter finals Ireland played Wales in an enthralling encounter. Ireland were slight favourites going into the match with their experienced stars expected to be too much for the youthful Welsh team. However stout defending by the young Welsh men combined with some speedy attacking play saw Wales overcome their celtic counterparts 22 - 10.
In the second Quarter final England played France. Both sides had struggled to capture previous form & on the day England were particularly disappointing, France rode out 19-12 victors. Setting up a semi final between Wales & France to be played in Auckland on Saturday.
The third Quarter final was in World Rugby terms a clash of the titans with South Africa facing Australia. Australia came out on top 11-9 in a close affair.
The last Quarter final to be played was between hosts New Zealand & Argentina, after a slow start New Zealand's class shone through & they ended the game winning 33-10.

The Semi Finals will be played in Auckland on Saturday 15th October with the Final set to be played on Sunday 23rd October. If you're interested in flying out to Auckland to catch the semi finals or the final or both! then flights are still available with Travelbag