Major sporting events attract much interest from Home Base Holidays members as arranging a home exchange makes particularly good sense at a time when other types accommodation will be at a premium and expensive. However, as there will be competition for exchange offers for major international events, join Home Base Holidays several months (a year or more ahead is not too soon) for the best choice. Also, if you live close to a venue but aren't interested in the sport, add your own offer early, mentioning that your home is available during this time.
Home Base Holidays members looking for home swaps to New Zealand for the Rugby World Cup 2011:

Vincentia, New South Wales, Australia
Neat two storey 3 bedroom beach style house with an open and airy feel, located about 200 metres from the shores of pristine Jervis Bay. Two hours from Sydney. My wife Anne is a social worker and I am a retired police officer. The reason for our trip to New Zealand is to watch a few games in the Rugby World Cup as well as to travel around New Zealand to see your great country. We have recently returned from England where our daughter played Rugby for Australia in the women's world cup. NZ took out the final. We had a successful exchange and are looking forward to our next exchange. Read full home exchange offer, HE24880.
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England
A smart semi detached house, with a delightful garden. 10 minutes walk from historic town which dates back 1000 years. Only 35 minutes to London by train, but in the heart of the countryside. Numerous fine restaurants, cafes and pubs as well as Britain's best cinema (according to the BBC). Many historic features including a castle and Grand Canal with local barge hire and many buildings dating back to the 16th Century. We want to swap for the 2011 Rugby World Cup (RWC). Read full home exchange offer, HE24740
Corneilhan, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Two story house on the edge of a small quiet village just outside Beziers in the South of France. 1 hours drive from Carcassonne, 45 minutes from Montpellier, 30 minutes to Cap D'Agde. Breathtaking views over the rolling vineyards, which start at the edge of our back garden, to far distant mountains. Swimming pool makes the house very comfortable in the hot weather. We would like to arrange an exchange to be in North Island, New Zealand, for September and October 2011 for the Rugby World Cup and some fishing... and then maybe some more fishing! Read full home exchange offer, HE22807
Homes in New Zealand available for exchange at this time:
Christchurch, Canterbury
Comfortable 80's style bungalow, living downstairs & 3 bedroom upstairs, wood fire (wood supplied). Outstanding views of Sumner village and Sumner beach to the east and surrounding hills to the south. 10 minute walk to beach, restaurants, cafe & movie theatre & 15 min to Christchurch central. Walks in hills above the property. Venue for 2011 rugby World cup. Read full home exchange offer, HE24785
New Plymouth, Taranaki
Our home is a modern 2 storey and basement, 3 double bedroom, 2 bathroom house overlooking the port and sea. Ngamotu Beach is 5 minutes walk and portside cafes and restaurants are a further 2 minutes slow walk away. New Plymouth is hosting three Rugby World Cup games in September 2011 with teams from USA, Ireland, Wales & Namibia. Read full home exchange offer, HE24542
Gulf Harbour, Auckland
Great holiday location & golfers dream. The house has stunning views to the Hauraki Gulf and hills beyond, and is situated on the edge of Whangaparaoa Golf Club (can view 12 greens!). It is within walking distance of Championship Gulf Harbour golf course (hosted NZ Open), marina, bars, restaurants, and the commuter ferry to Auckland (50 mins). We have had fantastic exchanges in Cornwall and the Coramandel which we thoroughly enjoyed and would like to do more. We are not using the house during the Rugby World Cup. Read full home exchange offer, HE21115
To find more members offering homes near RWC venues or wanting exchanges to New Zealand at this time, use Detailed home exchange Search. In the box beside Keyword Search, type: Rugby World Cup. Search.
Note: use Keyword Search to find homes available for any major international event, e.g. London Olympics 2012.