All 48 Rugby World Cup 2011 Matches to be Produced in HD

All 48 Rugby World Cup 2011 matches in New Zealand are to be produced in High Definition.

The tournament, which kicks off on 9  September 2011 will be the largest event ever hosted in New Zealand and Host Broadcaster, Sky New Zealand, will deliver a  production feed for rights holding broadcasters covering over 200 territories.

Features will include wirecam technology for key matches, 5.1 surround sound and the use of changing room cameras for the first time at a Rugby World Cup.

Previous plans to produce 3D coverage of key matches, including the final, have been cancelled.

 “On confirmation of 3D Live’s position, we explored every option to try to make production viable. However, with so little time remaining before the tournament kicks off we all agreed that cancelling the 3D programme was the most appropriate decision for the tournament. We have kept our broadcast partners informed and they fully understand the rationale behind this difficult decision,” aid Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) Chairman, Bernard Lapasset. “However, the decision does not affect the delivery of a quality host broadcast feed. Fans watching Rugby World Cup 2011 on TV will be able to enjoy every try, tackle and pass from all 48 matches in glorious High Definition, while Sky New Zealand’s world class production will also feature wirecam technology for key matches and changing room cameras for the first time at a Rugby World Cup.”

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