We're in the hunt in 2011

New Zealand has entered the race to host the 2011 World Cup.

New Zealand Rugby Union chief executive Chris Moller registered the union's interest with the IRB at a meeting in London this week.

New Zealand follows South Africa and Japan, which were the first two countries to apply to host the seventh edition of the tournament.

The IRB is yet to confirm the criteria on which hosting bids will be judged. That is likely to become available to prospective hosts next month, at which time they must decide whether they want to proceed with a bid.

The IRB is likely to announce its decision in November next year.


- NZPA