This stirring collection is the perfect soundtrack to the 2011 Rugby World Cup Finals, packed with rugby favourites from the competition's leading nations. There is particular emphasis on the host nation New Zealand with tracks by Hayley Westenra, Will Martin, Kiri Te Kanawa and Oceania. The collection opens with a live recording of the rugby anthem 'World in Union' by Dame Kiri Kanawa album made for her 50th birthday celebrations in 1994. Dame Kiri premiered the song at the opening ceremony of the 1991 Rugby World Cup. The Oceania album is a 'lost classic' from 1999, led by the Maori vocals of Hinewehi Mohi, with spiritual and exotic electronic elements under the guidance of Jaz Coleman.

Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. World in Union - Kiri Te Kanawa
2. Kotahitanga (Union) - Oceania
3. Swing Low '99 - The Royal Choral Society Russell Watson
4. Land of My Fathers - Bryn Terfel
5. Ireland's Call - Andrew Strong and The Irish Rugby World Cup Squad
6. Scotland the Brave / Flower of Scotland - The Black Mountain Male Chorus
7. Pokarekare Ana - Hayley Westenra
8. Burning in Your Heart (Waltzing Matilda) - Union
9. Shosholoza (Nkosi Sikelel'I Afrika) - Ladysmith Black Mambazo
10. Jerusalem - Waynflete Singers / Winchester Cathedral Choir
11. Calon L n - The Black Mountain Male Chorus of Wales
12. Highland Cathedral - The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards
13. We Will Stand Together - Russell Watson
14. Dale alegr a a mi coraz n - Union
15. featuring Marie Claire D'Ubaldo
16. Hine E Hine - Will Martin
17. Danny Boy (Irish Tune from County Derry) - Bryn Terfel
18. Abide With Me - Fron Male Voice Choir
19. Green, Green Grass of Home - Katherine Jenkins
20. Haera Ra (Farewell) - Oceania
21. World in Union - All Stars