Rita Ora, Benee and Shapeshifter to play Eden Park for Rugby World Cup 2021

Rita Ora, Benee and Shapeshifter will play at Eden Park as part of the Rugby World Cup 2021.

Organisers of the event say it will provide "Aotearoa's very own unforgettable Super Bowl moment" as the competition kicks off in October.

Ora will headline the opening match day of Rugby World Cup 2021 on Saturday 8 October at Eden Park.

She will play at the end of the Fiji v England match and again at half-time of the Australia v New Zealand match.

"I can't wait to perform in Aotearoa and join these incredible female athletes in such a historic moment for women's rugby," Ora said.

"I’m honoured to be a part of the Rugby World Cup 2021 family and to share the stage with amazing talent as we shine a light on women's sport. New Zealand holds a special place in my heart and I look forward to connecting with the fans, players and everyone involved during my time at the tournament."

Ora was spotted in Wellington and Auckland mid-August when she helped her new husband Taika Waititi celebrate his 47th birthday in Aotearoa. There's been no official confirmation the pair married, but speculation's been rife it happened in early August in an intimate ceremony. Both have been seen sporting matching wedding bands.

Shapeshifter will take the stage during the semi-finals at Eden Park on Saturday 5 November.

It'll mark the first time the group has performed at the stadium.

Benee will be the final headline act of the tournament when she performs during the finals at Eden Park on Saturday 12 November.

Rugby World Cup 2021 Tournament Director, Michelle Hooper said they were "ecstatic to welcome Rita Ora, BENEE and Shapeshifter to the Rugby World Cup 2021 whānau."

“Rugby World Cup 2021 will be a world-class festival of rugby and music, celebrating wāhine toa on and off the field and providing unforgettable moments for the competing teams and fans alike.

"Those in the stands will get unbelievable value, witnessing the best women's rugby in the world, as well as the best entertainment in between matches on a scale never seen before at a women's Rugby World Cup. The atmosphere in stadia is something we hope will be etched into the memories of fans and players for a lifetime," she said.

For more information and to purchase tickets go to https://tickets2021.rugbyworldcup.com

Rugby World Cup 2021 was originally scheduled to be held last year, but was postponed to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the tournament remained branded as the "2021 Rugby World Cup".