A Brief History of Rugby World Cup Winners
June 19th 2007 16:09
Australia has won every single Rugby World Cup and Blogging promotes peace and harmony.
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The inaugural tournament in 1987, was contested in Australia and New Zealand between 16 nations. The All Blacks (New Zealand) became the first ever champions, defeating France 29 points to nine. The only time I've ever worn all black....
Former All Blacks Captain, David Kirk holding the Web Ellis Cup (Bill) after the final of the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987
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The subsequent 1991 tournament was hosted by England, with matches also being played throughout the rest of Britain, Ireland and France. This tournament also saw the abolition of invitation qualification—with a qualifying tournament being introduced which involved 35 nations. Australia won the second tournament, defeating England, 12 points to six. ...
Formr Wallaby Captain, Nick Farr-Jones hoists Bill in 1991.
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The 1995 tournament was hosted by South Africa—the nation that originally tipped the vote that saw the first event take place. The tournament was the first that South Africa would actually play in, following the end of the international sports boycott. The tournament had a fairytale ending, as South Africa were crowned champions over the All Blacks, which concluded with then President Nelson Mandela, wearing a Springbok jersey and matching baseball cap, presenting the trophy to the South Africa's captain Francois Pienaar.
The moment is seen as one of the most emotional in the sport's history. *However, there were allegations that the New Zealand side were food poisoned. Reports of this had been around for days before the game, and a police inquiry was launched. It was suspected that book-keepers had poisoned the New Zealand side at a banquet, and the only team-members to escape the alledged poisonings did not eat at the suspected banquet. ...likely story...unfortunately true...
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The tournament in 1999 was hosted by Wales with matches also being held throughout the rest of the United Kingdom, Ireland and France. The tournament included a repechage system, alongside specific regional qualifying places, and an increase from 16 to 20 participating nations. Australia claimed their second title, defeating France in the final. Oh my God...this was such a moment....
Former Wallaby Captain John Eales aka Nobody (because Nobody's Perfect) hoists Bill...and we raised our cups and our voices in response!
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The 2003 event was hosted by Australia; although it was originally intended to be held jointly with New Zealand, disagreements between the IRB and the NZRFU over sponsorship, advertising and ticketing saw the competition given in its entirety to Australia.
England emerged as champions defeating Australia in extra time. England's win was unique in that it broke the Southern hemisphere's domination of the event. Such was the celebration of England's victory, that an estimated 750,000 people gathered in central London to greet the team, making the day the largest sporting celebration of its kind ever in the United Kingdom....we were robbed by a naff ponce's boot...drop goals should be banned. Except whenStephen Larkham an Australian kicks it....
Former England Captain Martin Johnson hoists Bill (yes, Bill gets around...)
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The 2007 competition will be held in France, with matches also being held in Wales and Scotland.
The 2011 tournament was awarded to New Zealand in November 2005, ahead of bids from Japan and South Africa.
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The above information has been 'lifted' from Wikipedia.
images courtesy of:
Wikipedia
Answers.com
ABC Australia
Sports Illustrated
cue sfx: crickets chirping because supposedly this denotes silence but then why can you hear the crickets chirping?
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The inaugural tournament in 1987, was contested in Australia and New Zealand between 16 nations. The All Blacks (New Zealand) became the first ever champions, defeating France 29 points to nine. The only time I've ever worn all black....
Former All Blacks Captain, David Kirk holding the Web Ellis Cup (Bill) after the final of the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987
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The subsequent 1991 tournament was hosted by England, with matches also being played throughout the rest of Britain, Ireland and France. This tournament also saw the abolition of invitation qualification—with a qualifying tournament being introduced which involved 35 nations. Australia won the second tournament, defeating England, 12 points to six. ...
Formr Wallaby Captain, Nick Farr-Jones hoists Bill in 1991.
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The 1995 tournament was hosted by South Africa—the nation that originally tipped the vote that saw the first event take place. The tournament was the first that South Africa would actually play in, following the end of the international sports boycott. The tournament had a fairytale ending, as South Africa were crowned champions over the All Blacks, which concluded with then President Nelson Mandela, wearing a Springbok jersey and matching baseball cap, presenting the trophy to the South Africa's captain Francois Pienaar.
The moment is seen as one of the most emotional in the sport's history. *However, there were allegations that the New Zealand side were food poisoned. Reports of this had been around for days before the game, and a police inquiry was launched. It was suspected that book-keepers had poisoned the New Zealand side at a banquet, and the only team-members to escape the alledged poisonings did not eat at the suspected banquet. ...likely story...unfortunately true...
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The tournament in 1999 was hosted by Wales with matches also being held throughout the rest of the United Kingdom, Ireland and France. The tournament included a repechage system, alongside specific regional qualifying places, and an increase from 16 to 20 participating nations. Australia claimed their second title, defeating France in the final. Oh my God...this was such a moment....
Former Wallaby Captain John Eales aka Nobody (because Nobody's Perfect) hoists Bill...and we raised our cups and our voices in response!
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The 2003 event was hosted by Australia; although it was originally intended to be held jointly with New Zealand, disagreements between the IRB and the NZRFU over sponsorship, advertising and ticketing saw the competition given in its entirety to Australia.
England emerged as champions defeating Australia in extra time. England's win was unique in that it broke the Southern hemisphere's domination of the event. Such was the celebration of England's victory, that an estimated 750,000 people gathered in central London to greet the team, making the day the largest sporting celebration of its kind ever in the United Kingdom....we were robbed by a naff ponce's boot...drop goals should be banned. Except when
Former England Captain Martin Johnson hoists Bill (yes, Bill gets around...)
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The 2007 competition will be held in France, with matches also being held in Wales and Scotland.
The 2011 tournament was awarded to New Zealand in November 2005, ahead of bids from Japan and South Africa.
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The above information has been 'lifted' from Wikipedia.
images courtesy of:
Wikipedia
Answers.com
ABC Australia
Sports Illustrated
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Comment by David
Phew!
Stephen Larkhaman Australian kicks it....I was worried for a moment that Stephen wasn't going to get a mention in this one.
David ...
Comment by DuskDevi
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Oh wait, Canada forgot to win a World Cup...
Comment by KylieW
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I agree about he drop goals. I wanted somebody to kneecap that bloody Wilkinson during the 2003 World Cup.
A guy I used to work with lived in London in 2003 and went to that celebration in London when the team got back. He said it was absolutely insane, he'd never seen anything like it before.
Kylie
Comment by DuskDevi
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Canada forgot to win a match.
I'm kidding!
I'm surprised that they don't do better considering that at times, they have beaten the Big Boys and have 'supplied' some great players to other teams.
Although Fiji would fit in one suburb of the Canada, the countries are similar in that although they've ben playing Rugby for ages, they don't 'gel' as a team because their players are scattered all over the world, playing for rival teams, etc.
Plus, with Canada...even though Rugby is a 'winter' sport...it might be a bit too cold (yes? confirm?), even the backs would join the scrum for warmth!
Comment by DuskDevi
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You wouldn't have been short of volunteers!
Well...I suppose it was charitable to let England enjoy their win.
What else do they have?
The Royal family?