nzherald.co.nz will have full coverage of today's Rugby World Cup announcement from 1.30pm.
Rugby World Cup 2011 takes another step forward today with the official announcement of match venues for the 40 pool games and the tournament schedule.
Chief executive Martin Snedden and Rugby World Cup boss Mike Miller will also confirm which teams will face off in the opening match along with the quarter-final match ups to be played in Wellington and Christchurch.
Submissions were received from 11 regions across New Zealand to host matches, comprising 16 match venues.
The announcement will be made at Eden Park at 1.30pm.
- NEWTALK ZB
