The Most Significant Impact of the 2011 Rugby World Cup:
I think that the 2011 Rugby World Cup had the biggest impact on New Zealand because it affected the largest number of people compared to the social and environmental impacts, which either affected just those who attended the games or who were located in a host city. The 0.34% increase in GDP as a result of the Rugby World Cup consequently rose the economic status of New Zealand and therefore the increased the quality of life for all New Zealanders. The 2011 RWC is also estimated to have provided the New Zealand Government with an additional $112 million in tax revenue. This revenue is significant as it can be used to develop and improve other sectors of the economy in New Zealand such as transport and education. The fact that the 2011 RWC in New Zealand is the second-highest revenue-earning event in the history of the tournament justifies why it is the biggest and most significant impact of the 2011 Rugby World Cup.