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Big Cup on display in the Fanzone

Christchurch City Council

Wednesday 21 September 2011, 6:12PM

By Christchurch City Council

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As well as all the Rugby fun planned for the Fanzone in North Hagley Park this weekend, the giant seven metre replica of the Webb Ellis Cup will be lit up and on display in the Fanzone from this Saturday night.

The live Rugby action continues this weekend with a great line up of matches, including the New Zealand v France match at 8.30pm on Saturday which is expected to draw a large crowd.

With plenty of entertainment scattered throughout both days, it will be another fun filled weekend for the whole family.

Live matches on Friday 23:
8.30pm - Australia v USA

Live matches on Saturday 24:
6pm - England v Romania
8.30pm – New Zealand v France

Live matches on Sunday 25:
3.30pm – Fiji v Samoa
6pm – Ireland v Russia
8.30pm – Argentina v Scotland

The Fanzone has attracted thousands of people since it opened on 9 September. People are encouraged to allow plenty of time for travel and parking and get in early to grab a good spot.

Also please remember: no glass in the Fanzone, take your rubbish with you and leave your alcohol at home.