Rugby World Cup Opens

The rugby World Cup ceremony at Eden Park enthralled 60,000 spectators.
NZ and the tournament's story was told through a series of chapters.
It started with the Maori myth of fire. Moko projections shot across the field from a lone woman calling a Karanga.
A young boy wearing Canterbury colours scored the try of his dreams. All Black Jonah Lomu joined the boy on the try line. The tournament's anthem, 'World in Union' was performed by New Zealander Ria Paul, surrounded by hundreds of dancers.
As the final haka rumbled through the stadium the ground was ringed with the fireworks. The Cup was finally here!

Written (with help) by Chantelle