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Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

As we draw the curtain on an unforgettable six weeks, here are the pictures that captured the drama and excitement of the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

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    Richie McCaw is presented with a cap to honour his 100th test as an All Black. (AP Photo/Ross Land)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    Jamie Heaslip arrives in Dunedin, pillow intact. (©INPHO/Dan Sheridan)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    Tony Buckley shows off his catch following a team fishing trip. (©INPHO/Dan Sheridan)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    The Irish team practice their line-outs in an indoor training centre. (©INPHO/Dan Sheridan)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    Paul O'Connell does some weight training in Wellington. (INPHO/Dan Sheridan)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    Stephen Ferris picks up Australian scrum-half Will Genia and drives him back towards his own line. (INPHO/Billy Stickland)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    Paul O'Connell reacts as Ireland give away a penalty in the dying moments against Wales. (INPHO/Dan Sheridan)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    New Zealand coach Graham Henry sits and thinks. (INPHO/Photosport/Ella Brockelsby)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    Sam Warburton is sent off following this tackle on France's Vincent Clerc. (AP Photo/Ross Land)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    Jonny Wilkinson reacts on the bench as England fall in the quarter-finals against France. (Lynne Cameron/PA Wire/Press Association Images)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    Wales' Mike Phillips is airborne as he scores against Ireland. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    Samoa's Alesana Tuilagi is tackled by South Africa's Frans Steyn and JP Pietersen. (David Davies/PA Wire/Press Association Images)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    Dan Parks in tears as Scotland are sent home by England. (David Davies/PA Wire/Press Association Images)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    Wales and Namibia players contest the line-out against the backdrop of Mount Taranaki. (David Davies/PA Wire/Press Association Images)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    A Double Rainbow appears over the Rotoura International Stadium as Ireland win a line-out against Russia. (David Davies/PA Wire/Press Association Images)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    The French team practice their lineouts in Eden Park. (David Davies/PA Wire/Press Association Images)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    England's Chris Ashton celebrates as he scores against Georgia. (Lynne Cameron/PA Wire/Press Association Images)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    The New Zealand players observe a minute's silence for the victims of the Christchurch and Japan earthquakes. (David Davies/PA Wire/Press Association Images)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    Ma'a Nonu dives over to score during New Zealand's 11-try rout of Japan. (David Davies/PA Wire/Press Association Images)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    Brian O'Driscoll makes his way out for training. (David Davies/PA Wire/Press Association Images)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    Toa Waaka greets Lloyd Burns of Wales during the Powhiri official welcoming ceremony for the Welsh team. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    Keith Earls soars over the line to score for Ireland against Italy. (AP Photo/Rob Griffith)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    Brian O'Driscoll celebrates after Ireland's win against Italy. (Lynne Cameron/PA Wire/Press Association Images)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    New Zealand's Conrad Smith runs with a parachute during training. (AP Photo/Ross Land)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    Samoa's Eliota Fuimaono Sapolu speaks to the media after he failed to attend an IRB disciplinary hearing. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    Ireland fans Daniel O'Connor, Daniel McLoughlin and Kevin O'Connor from Donegal with their van that has been signed by members of the Irish team. (David Davies/PA Wire/Press Association Images)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    Jonny Wilkinson confers with his team-mates. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    France's Dimitri Yachvili waves at the crowd after their Rugby World Cup quarter-final win against England. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    Luke Charteris of Wales claims a line-out. (Barry Aldworth/Backpagepix)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    Ireland fans watch the quarter-final against Australia in Kiely's pub, Donnybrook. (Niall Carson/PA Wire/Press Association Images)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    A South African fan waves a sign in the stands. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    Schalk Burger of South Africa. (Barry Aldworth/Backpagepix)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    South Africa's Victor Matfield acknowledges the crowd after their quarter-final exit against Australia. (David Davies/PA Wire/Press Association Images)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    The French players in training. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    Conrad Smith blocks down James O'Connor's kick during the World Cup semi-final between Australia and New Zealand. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    The All Blacks perform the Haka. (David Davies/PA Wire/Press Association Images)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    Quade Cooper contemplates Australia's World Cup exit against New Zealand. (Barry Aldworth/Sports Inc/Press Association Images)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    Wales' Jamie Roberts speaks to the media during a press conference at the team hotel in Auckland. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    Tongan players embrace in prayer after beating France in Wellington. (Christophe Ena/AP/Press Association Images)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    Jonny Wilkinson kicks a penalty against Scotland. (David Davies/PA Wire/Press Association Images)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    French coach Marc Lievremont adjusts his tie in the team bus before going for a lunch at the French embassy in Wellington. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    A Maori warrior welcomes players onto the field at the Manawatu stadium in Palmerston North. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    Argentina's Mario Ledesma, bottom, and Georgia's Davit Zirakashvili react after a scrum collapses. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    With Mount Egmont as a backdrop, fans wait for the start of Wales v Namibia at Stadium Taranaki. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    The Samoa team perform the Siva Tau before their match against the South Africa. (Barry Aldworth/BackpagePix)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    England's Chris Ashton celebrates scoring a try against Georgia. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    Flame break out in Northlands Events Centre, Whangarei during Japan v Tonga. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    South Africa's John Smit. (Barry Aldworth/Sports Inc/Press Association Images)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    It's ours! New Zealand captain Richie McCaw celebrates with his teammates. (David Davies/PA Wire/Press Association Images)

  • Rugby World Cup 2011: The tournament in pictures

    France's Thierry Dusautoir walks past the Webb Ellis Cup following Sunday's defeat to New Zealand. (David Davies/PA Wire/Press Association Images)
  • Richie McCaw is presented with a cap to honour his 100th test as an All Black. (AP Photo/Ross Land)
  • Jamie Heaslip arrives in Dunedin, pillow intact. (©INPHO/Dan Sheridan)
  • Tony Buckley shows off his catch following a team fishing trip. (©INPHO/Dan Sheridan)
  • The Irish team practice their line-outs in an indoor training centre. (©INPHO/Dan Sheridan)
  • Paul O'Connell does some weight training in Wellington. (INPHO/Dan Sheridan)
  • Stephen Ferris picks up Australian scrum-half Will Genia and drives him back towards his own line. (INPHO/Billy Stickland)
  • Paul O'Connell reacts as Ireland give away a penalty in the dying moments against Wales. (INPHO/Dan Sheridan)
  • New Zealand coach Graham Henry sits and thinks. (INPHO/Photosport/Ella Brockelsby)
  • Sam Warburton is sent off following this tackle on France's Vincent Clerc. (AP Photo/Ross Land)
  • Jonny Wilkinson reacts on the bench as England fall in the quarter-finals against France. (Lynne Cameron/PA Wire/Press Association Images)
  • Wales' Mike Phillips is airborne as he scores against Ireland. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
  • Samoa's Alesana Tuilagi is tackled by South Africa's Frans Steyn and JP Pietersen. (David Davies/PA Wire/Press Association Images)
  • Dan Parks in tears as Scotland are sent home by England. (David Davies/PA Wire/Press Association Images)
  • Wales and Namibia players contest the line-out against the backdrop of Mount Taranaki. (David Davies/PA Wire/Press Association Images)
  • A Double Rainbow appears over the Rotoura International Stadium as Ireland win a line-out against Russia. (David Davies/PA Wire/Press Association Images)
  • The French team practice their lineouts in Eden Park. (David Davies/PA Wire/Press Association Images)
  • England's Chris Ashton celebrates as he scores against Georgia. (Lynne Cameron/PA Wire/Press Association Images)
  • The New Zealand players observe a minute's silence for the victims of the Christchurch and Japan earthquakes. (David Davies/PA Wire/Press Association Images)
  • Ma'a Nonu dives over to score during New Zealand's 11-try rout of Japan. (David Davies/PA Wire/Press Association Images)
  • Brian O'Driscoll makes his way out for training. (David Davies/PA Wire/Press Association Images)
  • Toa Waaka greets Lloyd Burns of Wales during the Powhiri official welcoming ceremony for the Welsh team. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
  • Keith Earls soars over the line to score for Ireland against Italy. (AP Photo/Rob Griffith)
  • Brian O'Driscoll celebrates after Ireland's win against Italy. (Lynne Cameron/PA Wire/Press Association Images)
  • New Zealand's Conrad Smith runs with a parachute during training. (AP Photo/Ross Land)
  • Samoa's Eliota Fuimaono Sapolu speaks to the media after he failed to attend an IRB disciplinary hearing. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
  • Ireland fans Daniel O'Connor, Daniel McLoughlin and Kevin O'Connor from Donegal with their van that has been signed by members of the Irish team. (David Davies/PA Wire/Press Association Images)
  • Jonny Wilkinson confers with his team-mates. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
  • France's Dimitri Yachvili waves at the crowd after their Rugby World Cup quarter-final win against England. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
  • Luke Charteris of Wales claims a line-out. (Barry Aldworth/Backpagepix)
  • Ireland fans watch the quarter-final against Australia in Kiely's pub, Donnybrook. (Niall Carson/PA Wire/Press Association Images)
  • A South African fan waves a sign in the stands. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
  • Schalk Burger of South Africa. (Barry Aldworth/Backpagepix)
  • South Africa's Victor Matfield acknowledges the crowd after their quarter-final exit against Australia. (David Davies/PA Wire/Press Association Images)
  • The French players in training. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
  • Conrad Smith blocks down James O'Connor's kick during the World Cup semi-final between Australia and New Zealand. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
  • The All Blacks perform the Haka. (David Davies/PA Wire/Press Association Images)
  • Quade Cooper contemplates Australia's World Cup exit against New Zealand. (Barry Aldworth/Sports Inc/Press Association Images)
  • Wales' Jamie Roberts speaks to the media during a press conference at the team hotel in Auckland. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
  • Tongan players embrace in prayer after beating France in Wellington. (Christophe Ena/AP/Press Association Images)
  • Jonny Wilkinson kicks a penalty against Scotland. (David Davies/PA Wire/Press Association Images)
  • French coach Marc Lievremont adjusts his tie in the team bus before going for a lunch at the French embassy in Wellington. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
  • A Maori warrior welcomes players onto the field at the Manawatu stadium in Palmerston North. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
  • Argentina's Mario Ledesma, bottom, and Georgia's Davit Zirakashvili react after a scrum collapses. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
  • With Mount Egmont as a backdrop, fans wait for the start of Wales v Namibia at Stadium Taranaki. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
  • The Samoa team perform the Siva Tau before their match against the South Africa. (Barry Aldworth/BackpagePix)
  • England's Chris Ashton celebrates scoring a try against Georgia. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
  • Flame break out in Northlands Events Centre, Whangarei during Japan v Tonga. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
  • South Africa's John Smit. (Barry Aldworth/Sports Inc/Press Association Images)
  • It's ours! New Zealand captain Richie McCaw celebrates with his teammates. (David Davies/PA Wire/Press Association Images)
  • France's Thierry Dusautoir walks past the Webb Ellis Cup following Sunday's defeat to New Zealand. (David Davies/PA Wire/Press Association Images)

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