The Rugby World Cup
The Rugby World Cup is the premier international rugby union competition organised by the sport's governing body, the International Rugby Board (IRB). The inaugural tournament was held in 1987, hosted by both Australia and New Zealand, the tournament is held every four years.
Rugby World Cup News Headlines
-
Borthwick to lead England Down-under - Martin Johnson has named Bath lock Steve Borthwick as captain for next month's two-Test tour of New Zealand, Johnson has also named six uncapped players in the 32 man squad
-
Televised games from the U20's -
Here is the first information on the games which will be shown live during th U20 World Cup
-
Wales U20 Squad - Wales Under 20 coach Patrick Horgan has named the 26 players for the inaugural IRB Junior World Championship on home soil next month, among them returning captain Sam Warburton
William Webb Ellis Trophy
The winners are awarded the William Webb Ellis Trophy which Australia would have been awarded outright had they won for the third time in 2003, the trophy is named after the man considered the founder of the game.
The tournament is one of the largest international national sporting competitions in the world, with sides from pretty much every rugby playing nation taking part in the qualification stages which have been running since September 2004 finding the 12 nations who will reach the finals in 2007 along with the 8 seeded quarter finalist from 2003. The title of world champions is currently held by England, who won the 2003 tournament held in Australia.
French Festival Of Rugby
Expect France during September and October of 2007 to be yet another fantastic festival of Rugby with thousands of fanatical but friendly supporters converging on the country, as well as Scotland & Wales (who are also hosting games). During the 2007 tournament read our daily blog and if you are there for the games or just the atmosphere, get in touch and let us know how much fun you are having. If you have any pictures from 2007 or previous tournaments, join our Flickr group and share them with us.
The previous World Cups were held in Australia and New Zealand 1987, England, France, Scotland, Ireland and Wales 1991, South Africa 1995, Wales, Ireland, England, Scotland and France 1999, Australia 2003 and we will be in New Zealand in 2011
or the International Rugby Board. All Trademarks are property of their respective owners.
The rest of the site is Copyright therugbyworldcup.co.uk © 2006.
