THE POOL STAGES LONDON RWC EXPERIENCE
You’ll spend 10 nights in London and immerse yourself
in the excitement that is Rugby World Cup! You’ll be
at the Opening Ceremony, and will support the All
Blacks at their first two pool matches – one at the
iconic Wembley Stadium and the other at recently
established Olympic Stadium.
10 NIGHTS
ACCOMMODATION DATES
SEPTEMBER 16 - SEPTEMBER 26
CITIES
LONDON
MATCHES
• Opening Ceremony + England v Fiji (Twickenham
Stadium)
• All Blacks v Argentina (Wembley Stadium)
• All Blacks v Namibia (Olympic Stadium)
Visit www.allblackstours.com/rwc or call 09 555 0641
YOUR ITINERARY
DAY 1 I WEDNESDAY 16 SEPTEMBER I LONDON
If you have booked flights with All Blacks Tours, please refer to your email for flight details.
Our tour starts at the Hilton London Metropole Hotel.
Accommodation: Hilton London Metropole Hotel
DAY 2 I THURSDAY 17 SEPTEMBER I LONDON
London is a busy city at the best of times and now, with thousands of fans and officials arriving in town for the biggest sporting event of the year, it will truly
come alive. You’ve got today free to relax after your flight, or explore the city of London.
Tonight you will get to enjoy an evening of drinks and canapés with other All Blacks supporters at our welcome function where we will build up to the start
of the eighth Rugby World Cup.
Accommodation: Hilton London Metropole Hotel
DAY 3 I FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER I LONDON I OPENING CEREMONY + ENGLAND V FIJI
The All Blacks took home the Rugby World Cup in 2011 and, ever since, there has been talk of them doing it again for an unprecedented second time
in a row. The boys are looking strong and we’re all ready to witness this strength on the field. The big day has finally arrived - kick-off of Rugby World
Cup 2015!
Today we head to Twickenham – the home of English rugby – for the Rugby World Cup Opening Ceremony at 7pm. With organisers wanting this to be
the “best Rugby World Cup ever”, and drawing on the success of the London Olympics, the Opening Ceremony is sure to be a spectacle. This will be
followed by the first match of the Tournament as the hosts England take on Fiji at 8pm.
Twickenham itself seats an impressive 82,000 spectators and is the largest dedicated rugby union venue in the world. This historic venue began life as a
humble cabbage patch but, these days, it has become a destination for fans around the world to experience the excitement of a match day.
Accommodation: Hilton London Metropole Hotel
DAY 4 I SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER I LONDON
Spend the day exploring London at your leisure, use your Oyster card and your hop-on hop-off sightseeing pass to help you get around London’s
attractions.
Catch it at a pub: At 8pm tonight, France takes on Italy at Twickenham.
Accommodation: Hilton London Metropole Hotel
DAY 5 I SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER I LONDON I ALL BLACKS V ARGENTINA
We’ve travelled all the way to the UK to see our boys in action and today’s the day - the first All Blacks match of Rugby World Cup 2015!
This afternoon the All Blacks take on Argentina at Wembley Stadium. With room for 90,000 spectators, Wembley Stadium is the second largest stadium
in Europe. Opened in 2007 after the former Wembley Stadium was demolished, this version is one of the most expensive stadiums ever built and has a
partially retractable roof – meaning it has the largest roof-covered seating capacity in the world. Wembley hosts important sporting matches such as the
football FA Cup Final. Let’s go ABs!
Accommodation: Hilton London Metropole Hotel
DAY 6 I MONDAY 21 SEPTEMBER I LONDON
Day at leisure.
Tonight we’ll get together to enjoy a group dinner.
Accommodation: Hilton London Metropole Hotel
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DAY 7 I TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER I LONDON
Today you’ll have the opportunity to travel to the town credited with being the birthplace of rugby, Rugby, in Warwickshire on the River Avon.
The invention of the game is attributed to William Webb Ellis whilst breaking the existing rules of a football match played in 1823 at Rugby School,
which is near the center of Rugby. During our day trip we’ll explore Rugby, taking in a tour of the school which is also one of England’s oldest and most
prestigious public schools, and also enjoying other activities this charming English town has to offer.
Accommodation: Hilton London Metropole Hotel
DAY 8 I WEDNESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER I LONDON
Day at leisure.
Catch it at a pub: At 4.45pm today, Australia takes on Fiji at Millennium Stadium.
Accommodation: Hilton London Metropole Hotel
DAY 9 I THURSDAY 24 SEPTEMBER I LONDON I ALL BLACKS V NAMIBIA
It’s game day! Today, the All Blacks come up against Namibia at 8pm at Olympic Stadium. This stadium was built as the home to the 2012 London
Olympics, and seats 54,000 people.
We will transfer to the stadium early so that you have plenty of time to enjoy the pre-match atmosphere before the game.
Accommodation: Hilton London Metropole Hotel
DAY 10 I FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER I LONDON
Today is your last day on tour - maybe time for some last minute shopping or sight-seeing.
Tonight we will have farewell drinks as your tour comes to an end (cash bar).
Accommodation: Hilton London Metropole Hotel
DAY 11 I SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER I LONDON
For those who have booked the flight-inclusive package, we will transfer to Heathrow for our Air New Zealand flight back to New Zealand, arriving back
Monday 28 September.
If you have booked flights with All Blacks Tours, please refer to your email for flight details.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
A personalised itinerary will be provided closer to departure that includes further details on timings.
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