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Rugby World Cup
The Rugby World Cup is an international sporting event which takes place every four years. The winner of the event receives the Webb Ellis Cup.
238 Questions
What is the purpose of hosting the Rugby World Cup?
The hosting is part of the development programme introduced by the IRB to increase the popularity in a range of countries. Added to this is economic advantages. Many rugby developed countries have facilities in place, UK, France, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand to name just some of these. The income for the duration of the RWC brings in millions of (dollars, pounds) to the hosting country. This assists in the employment and rugby development. As an example of the development in 2019 the host country is Japan.
Because of the nature of the event each country wishing to host has to submit a bid in exactly the same manner as the football world cup and the Olympic game
What does the Trophy look like for the Rugby World Cup?
The trophy, awarded to the winner of the Super Bowl, is made completely of sterling silver. It depicts a regulation-size football in kicking position, standing 22 inches tall and weighing 7 pounds. It is valued at approximately $50,000.
Which countries have won the rugby world cup?
== == 1987 New Zealand New Zealand v France 29-9
1991 Australia Australia v England 12-6
1995 South Africa South Africa v New Zealand 15-12
1999 Australia Austalia v France 35-12
2003 England England v Australia 20-17
2007 South Africa v England 15-6
How many people went to the rugby world cup in 1987?
Its expected that visitors will come to New Zealand even if they do not have tickets for games. They will be there as sports tourists. Its expected that the country will host nearly a million extra visitors
Who scored the match winning drop goal in the 2003 Rugby World Cup Final?
johnny wilkinson(with a drop goal against austrsalia)
Who was the 2003 rugby world cup captain?
englands captain was martin Johnson and Australia's was george gregan
What was the score when Australia beat France in the Rugby World Cup final in 1999?
South Africa 213 (49.4 overs) Australia-213(49.2 overs).Australia went to the final because of higher net run rate and won over Pakistan in the final to win wc 1999.
Australia made 213(49.2) overs and South africa made 213(49.4) overs.Australia progressed to the final because they finished higher in the super six table than South Africa due to a superior net run rate.
Who has won the rugby world cup in the previous years?
New Zealand - Once
Australia - Twice
South Africa - Twice
England - Once
Who is william web Ellis and why is the rugby world cup named after him?
It is alleged thatWilliam Webb Ellis (24 November 1806 -- 24 January 1872) at the age of 15 in the latter months of 1832 took up the ball and ran with it at Rugby School, Rugby, Warwickshire England
How many times has England won the Rugby World Cup?
they have won 3 times since the 5 nations changed to the 6 nations
In which year was the first rugby World Cup held?
The competition was held jointly between Australia and New Zealand in 1987. The actual tournament final was played in Aukland, New Zealand. The finalists were New Zealand and France. New Zealand won the game 29 -9.
Who are the most successful teams in rugby world cup?
Whilst every rugby supporter will have their very own opinion on this and many will select their own home nation or regional team, there is one that is respected and aknowledged globaly as one of the best in the game - The New Zealand All Blacks.
What country won the 1995 rugby world cup?
The 1991 Rugby World Cup final was held at Twickenham Stadium, in London, England.
Who Wins the rugby World Cup 2009?
If you refer to Union then no one as the RWC was not played it was 2007 and next one is 2011
Name all 20 countries playing in the 2011 rugby world cup?
There more than 8. They are split in to 4 pools
Pool ANew ZealandFranceTongaCanadaJapan
Pool BArgentinaEnglandScotlandGeorgiaPlay Off winner
Pool CAustraliaIrelandItalyRussia
USA
Pool DSouth AfricaWalesFijiSamoaNamibia
When is the next rugby world cup after new zealand?
List supplied direct from the IRB/RWC site. on 22/3/2011.
Note due to the sad occurrence in Christchurch, New Zealand some venues are yet to be established.
As always our thoughts are with our friends in New Zealand and Japan
Date
Time (NZ)
Pool
Match Details
Locations
Stadium
Fri Sept 9
20.30
A
New Zealand v Tonga
Auckland
Eden Park
Sat Sept 10
13.00
B
Scotland v Romania
Invercargill
Rugby Park Stadium
Sat Sept 10
15.30
D
Fiji v Namibia
Rotorua
Rotorua International Stadium
Sat Sept 10
18.00
A
France v Japan
North Shore
North Harbour Stadium
Sat Sept 10
20.30
B
Argentina v England
TBA
TBA
Sun Sept 11
15.30
C
Australia v Italy
TBA
TBA
Sun Sept 11
18.00
C
Ireland v USA
New Plymouth
Stadium Taranaki
Sun Sept 11
20.30
D
South Africa v Wales
Wellington
Wellington Regional Stadium
Wed Sept 14
14.30
D
Samoa v Namibia
Rotorua
Rotorua International Stadium
Wed Sept 14
17.00
A
Tonga v Canada
Whangarei
Northland Events Centre
Wed Sept 14
19.30
B
Scotland v Georgia
Dunedin
Dunedin (TBA)
Thurs Sept 15
19.30
C
Russia v USA
New Plymouth
Stadium Taranaki
Fri Sept 16
20.00
A
New Zealand v Japan
Hamilton
Waikato Stadium
Sat Sept 17
15.30
B
Argentina v Romania
Invercargill
Rugby Park Stadium
Sat Sept 17
18.00
D
South Africa v Fiji
Wellington
Wellington Regional Stadium
Sat Sept 17
20.30
C
Australia v Ireland
Auckland
Eden Park
Sun Sept 18
15.30
D
Wales v Samoa
Hamilton
Waikato Stadium
Sun Sept 18
18.00
B
England v Georgia
TBA
TBA
Sun Sept 18
20.30
A
France v Canada
Napier
McLean Park
Tues Sept 20
19.30
C
Italy v Russia
Nelson
Trafalgar Park
Wed Sept 21
19.30
A
Tonga v Japan
Whangarei
Northland Events Centre
Thurs Sept 22
20.00
D
South Africa v Namibia
North Shore
North Harbour Stadium
Fri Sept 23
20.30
C
Australia v USA
Wellington
Wellington Regional Stadium
Sat Sept 24
18.00
B
England v Romania
Dunedin
Dunedin (TBA)
Sat Sept 24
20.30
A
New Zealand v France
Auckland
Eden Park
Sun Sept 25
15.30
D
Fiji v Samoa
Auckland
Eden Park
Sun Sept 25
18.00
C
Ireland v Russia
Rotorua
Rotorua International Stadium
Sun Sept 25
20.30
B
Argentina v Scotland
TBA
TBA
Mon Sept 26
19.30
D
Wales v Namibia
New Plymouth
Stadium Taranaki
Tues Sept 27
17.00
A
Canada v Japan
Napier
McLean Park
Tues Sept 27
19.30
C
Italy v USA
Nelson
Trafalgar Park
Wed Sept 28
19.30
B
Georgia v Romania
Palmerston North
Arena Manawatu
Fri Sept 30
20.30
D
South Africa v Samoa
North Shore
North Harbour Stadium
Sat Oct 1
15.30
C
Australia v Russia
TBA
TBA
Sat Oct 1
18.00
A
France v Tonga
Wellington
Wellington Regional Stadium
Sat Oct 1
20.30
B
England v Scotland
Auckland
Eden Park
Sun Oct 2
13.00
B
Argentina v Georgia
Palmerston North
Arena Manawatu
Sun Oct 2
15.30
A
New Zealand v Canada
Wellington
Wellington Regional Stadium
Sun Oct 2
18.00
D
Wales v Fiji
Hamilton
Waikato Stadium
Sun Oct 2
20.30
C
Ireland v Italy
Dunedin
Dunedin (TBA)
Sat Oct 8
18.00
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QF1: W Pool C v RU Pool D
Wellington
Wellington Regional Stadium
Sat Oct 8
20.30
Blank
QF2: W Pool B v RU Pool A
Auckland
Eden Park
Sun Oct 9
18.00
Blank
QF3: W Pool D v RU Pool C
Wellington
Wellington Regional Stadium
Sun Oct 9
20.30
Blank
QF4: W Pool A v RU Pool B
Auckland
Eden Park
Sat Oct 15
21.00
Blank
SF1: W QF1 v W QF2
Auckland
Eden Park
Sun Oct 16
21.00
Blank
SF2: W QF3 v W QF4
Auckland
Eden Park
Fri Oct 21
20.30
Blank
Bronze Final
Auckland
Eden Park
Sun Oct 23
21.00
Blank
Final
Auckland
Eden Park
What channel can I watch the Rugby World Cup?
United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Northern Ireland) ITV & ITV 4 will broadcast all 48 matches live in uk territories-
Wales ITV (all matches), S4C (only Wales matches with Welsh language)
Ireland TV3 & 3e
Australia Fox SPORTS (all 48 matches live) & Channel 9 (free-to-air Australian matches coverage)
New Zealand Sky Sports (every matches in rwc2015)
United States Universal Sport (live coverage of 7 matches + Universal Sport.com. will have live stream online for all 48 matches), NBC Sports ( 9 matches live including semifinal and final)
France TF1 (21 matches live on TV plus highlights packages and online streaming options) Canal+ will broadcast remaining 27 matches
South Africa SuperSports
Europe Euro Sports in Austria, Belgium, Germany, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Switzerland (20 matches live including final)
Canada TSN & RDS (exclusive rights to show all major rugby international events in canada)
South America ESPN & ESPN Brazil (16 matches including knockouts and final)
Germany EuroSport (around 20 matches including the big final)
Spain Moviestar (All 48 matches live)
Sweden & Finland Viaplay (All 48 matches live) Viasat (Selected games on Viasat)
Italy Sky Italia (All 48 games live)
Uruguay ESPN (all Uruguay matches plus another 10 matches including final and 3rd place finish)
Romania Digisport
Middle-East OSN (all 48 matches live & replays)
Poland Polsat Sport (all matches live or replays)
Netherlands RTL (24 matches live)
African Countries SuperSport
Oceanian Countries FijiTV
Monaco TF1 (21 games live including all france matches, semifinals and final)
Russia Peretz
Turkey Tivibu Sport
