Rugby World Cup

The 1987 Rugby World Cup featured teams from Australia, New Zealand, England, France, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Canada, Fiji, Japan, and the United States. It was the inaugural tournament and was co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. New Zealand emerged as the champion, defeating Australia in the final. The tournament helped to popularize rugby union on a global scale.

in the town of the south island in cantarbury

The mascot for the 1991 Rugby World Cup was a character named "Billy the Ball." He was depicted as a rugby ball with arms and legs, characterized by a friendly and energetic demeanor. Billy was designed to embody the spirit of rugby and engage fans during the tournament, which was held in England, France, Ireland, Italy, and Scotland. The mascot aimed to promote the sport and enhance the overall experience of the World Cup.

He was an Anglican preacher. He is accreditied with inspiring the Game of Rugby union and League. Other than that he did not actually invent anything

1995.

Australia, South Africa and New Zealand have all won it twice. England is the only other country to have won it.

Australia, 2 (1991, 1999)

South Africa, 2 (1995, 2007)

New Zealand, 2 (1987, 2011)

England, 1 (2003)

The William Webb Ellis Cup has been awarded to South Africa twice, once in 1995 when they defeated New Zealand in the finals 15-12, and in 2007 when they defeated England in the finals 15-6.

its starts 9/9/2011 and the final is 23/10/2011

It will increase the tourist trade vastly which has a direct impact on the financial growth of the country. The amount of extra jobs will increase if only for a short period to deal with the footfall of visitors to the country. Advertising will increase in grounds which have matches televised - these will go global.

3 times: in 1987, 1999 and 2011. They have never won.

He does not play all games because his kicking services are not always required.

They have won in 0 times since their first appearance in the world cup in 1987. The furthest they have reached is the quarter finals.

If your a new zealander then yes, if your a south African then no. The All Black team suffered what was thought to be food poising on the eve of the final.

Interesting how the only players not affected were the ones who had snuck out and had McDonalds instead.

No they are spread across the country as one stadium could not facilitate all the matches in the timeframe they have.

The opening ceremony show plans for Rugby World Cup 2011 are been kept under wraps until opening night.

The competition starts on September 9 2011.

It is called The Webb Ellis trophy.