2011 Rugby World Cup

Favoured so: (From left) Cal Reid, Richie McCaw, Former Coach of Ritchie Brian McCone and Kurow Rugby Club president Hamish Thomson PHOTO/Tania Anderson

All Black's captain Richie McCaw returned to his hometown yesterday to meet young fans, sign autographs and thank his many dedicated supporters. About 1200 people turned up for the event and police and fire engines even gave McCaw a small parade through town. McCaw, who led the All Blacks to victory in last year's world cup, mixed and...

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All Black captain Richie McCaw holds up the Webb Ellis Cup during the parade in central Auckland.

Mayor's letter to All Black champs

Waitaki's community congratulate you, and our team, on winning the the ultimate in rugby achievement - the World Rugby Cup.

The Kurow Hotel was packed to the rafters for the Rugby World Cup 2011 final.

Pubs packed for big game

The Kurow Hotel scarcely had standing room in both bars for the big night in Richie McCaw Country for Sunday's Rugby World Cup decider.

Trapped: The Last Post staff (from left) bar manager Michael Ormandy, chef Yves Servant and chef Pat Harvey embark on some good natured rivalry before this weekend's big clash between the All Blacks and the French at the Rugby World Cup finals.

Chefs spice up big game

A battle will rage in The Last Post kitchen this weekend as the French and New Zealand chefs go head to head.

CONFIDENT: Richie McCaw's second cousin, Gavin McCaw, is positive the ABs can win

Richie is star proud cousin says

Even Richie McCaw's second cousin, Gavin McCaw, could see Kurow's hometown hero was destined for great things as a youngster.

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2011 Rugby World Cup

McCaw frenzy grips town for final
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Kurow, the home town of All Blacks captain Richie McCaw, has been renamed "McCaw Country" for the duration of the Cup.
Footie fans' stadium singalongs
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Can't get enough of the singing at World Cup matches? Kim Gillespie reviews two albums with a rugby theme that may be worth a try.
Oamaru Mail readers support All Blacks
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Oamaru Mail readers send their messages of support to the All Blacks ahead of their Rugby World Cup final against France at Eden Park.
Rugby and cakes for kids
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Weston Playcentre children created cupcakes and played rugby as their parents took photos for a national competition.
Sam fields a great performance
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Friends and family of Weston School were in for some Rugby World Cup themed fun when they attended the school play at the Waitaki Boys' High School auditorium.

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