New Zealand lost to Australia in the semi-final in 2003 and fell to the French team in the quarter-final of the 2007 Rugby World Cup. Intense lobbying by the NZRFU and the New Zealand Government helped New Zealand secure hosting rights to the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
New Zealand lost to Australia in a semi-final match in 2003 and was defeated by the French team in the quarter-finals of the 2007 Rugby World Cup. The NZRFU and New Zealand Government's efforts led to hosting rights for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.