Rugby World Cup: 'A brilliant night in The Tron'

All Blacks fans at the Rugby World Cup game at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton. Photo / Christine Cornege.

It was a "brilliant night all round in The Tron'' following last night's All Blacks versus Japan Rugby World Cup game at Waikato Stadium, Hamilton mayor Julie Hardaker says.

Hamilton's first Rugby World Cup game and celebrations passed by relatively smoothly after the spotlight fell on the city during the second All Blacks match of the tournament.

No arrests were made at the match at Waikato Stadium, where a capacity crowd of 30,484 turned out.

The number of arrests made in the city was on par with a normal weekend, despite a far greater number of revellers partying in the city, Inspector John Kelly said.

The majority of arrests were for minor disorders and breaches of the liquor ban.

While Ms Hardaker said many fans heeded the park and walk message, making good use of the walking route through the CBD or opting to take special rugby shuttle buses.

The city's hospitality precinct was full of patrons and in good spirits before and after the game.

"Brilliant night all round in The Tron, all went according to plan and the atmosphere was electric.''

Police said the one thing they were concerned with was the number of people, particularly young women, who put themselves in potentially compromising situations when drunk.

Hamilton hosts its second Rugby World Cup match tomorrow when Wales take on Samoa at 3.30pm.