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Who did New Zealand beat in the 2011 Rugby World Cup?
France
The tournament was won by New Zealand, who defeated France 8–7 in the final. The defending champions, South Africa, were eliminated by Australia 11–9 in the quarter-finals.
Who settled NZ First?
The first people to arrive in New Zealand were ancestors of the Māori. The first settlers probably arrived from Polynesia between 1200 and 1300 AD. They discovered New Zealand as they explored the Pacific, navigating by the ocean currents, winds and stars.
What was New Zealand’s first name?
Hendrik Brouwer proved that the South American land was a small island in 1643, and Dutch cartographers subsequently renamed Tasman’s discovery Nova Zeelandia from Latin, after the Dutch province of Zeeland. This name was later anglicised to New Zealand.
Who won the 2011 Rugby World Cup in Auckland?
The World Cup final was held at Eden Park on 23rd October 2011 at 9pm (NZ time) between France and New Zealand. The New Zealand All Blacks came out as the winners. The World Cup semifinals were held at Eden Park in Auckland on 15th and 16th October 2011, also at 9pm (NZ time).
When was the last time New Zealand won the Rugby World Cup?
23 October 2011. From the section New Zealand were crowned world champions for the first time in 24 years after squeezing past an inspired France team by a single point.
Who won the Rugby World Cup in 2010?
New Zealand’s victory marked the first time that a nation had held both the men’s World Cup and Women’s Rugby World Cup, as the Black Ferns had won the 2010 tournament .
What happened in the France v New Zealand Rugby World Cup match?
With the seconds slipping away and the gap just one point, France went through an 18-phase attack that made little ground but resulted in an attacking scrum on the New Zealand 10m line, only for the hosts to steal the ball back when Aurelien Rougerie was wrapped up.