Rugby Union World Cup

Rugby World Cup France 2007

The Rugby World Cup, rugby union's showpiece event, is held every four years and is the world's third largest sporting event behind the Olympic Games and the Soccer World Cup. It is estimated that the 2007 RWC in France will attract 2.5 million spectators and up to four billion TV viewers.

Twenty teams will be featured, playing 48 matches in 12 different stadiums. The teams will be assigned to four pools, and for the first time in WC history the composition of the pools was decided by drawing lots.

Full World Cup Schedule and Results

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IRB World Cup Headlines

Caribbean kick off for RWC 2011 qualifying
The IRB announces that for the first time ever Rugby World Cup qualifying will start in the Caribbean. 5 weeks ago
Twenty teams to compete at Rugby World 2011
The IRB announces that the Rugby World Cup 2011 tournament in New Zealand will comprise 20 teams. 5 months ago
Rugby World Cup 2007 declared clean
Rugby World Cup Limited announces that the record RWC 2007 Anti-Doping programme has returned no positive tests. 6 months ago
Game Analysis: How South Africa won RWC 2007
The IRB's Game Analysis department has compiled an in depth study into the major Game play trends of the participating teams at RWC 2007. 6 months ago
Smit: I can't take my eyes off the cup
South Africa's captain John Smit and coach Jake White have eyes for only one thing after their defeat of England in the world cup final in Paris on Saturday. 7 months ago
Robinson confident for England's future
The England full back may have now bowed out of rugby, but he predicts more success will follow with the talented young players in the ranks. 7 months ago
Springboks struggle to describe elation
South Africa players struggled to describe their joy after defeating England in the world cup final, but several reserved special praise for coach Jake White. 7 months ago
South Africa win world cup
South Africa dethroned England as world champions when they defeated them 15-6 in the world cup final at Stade de France in Paris on Saturday. 7 months ago

Important World Cup Sites

Official Site of WC Organising Committee France 2007
Schedules, ticketing, venues, and team information.
IRB Official World Cup 2007 Site
Includes schedules, competition information, and official news. Available in English, French, and Spanish.
Planet Rugby World Cup News
News and features about the 2007 and other WCs from the Planet Rugby site. (Includes news about the WC 2011, to be held in New Zealand.)
Rugby Heaven: World Cup
World Cup coverage from the Rugby Heaven site.
Rugby Worldcupweb.com
Provides full coverage of the World Cup 2007 in France with statistics and results of previous cups.
Rugby World Cup Info
Includes a forum, search, polls, and the opportunity to write about your teams chances and have it included on their site.
RWC 2007 Qualifying Matches
Latest results from the 2007 qualifying tournaments. From the IRB website.
Tickets RWC 2007 - Frequently Asked Questions
Information about the RWC tickets.
Check the Odds
The Sportinglife.com OddsChecker has New Zealand and France as early favourites.
Rugby Heaven: World Cup
World Cup coverage from the Rugby Heaven site.

BBC Rugby World Cup News

Hill ready for Saracens farewell
Richard Hill will bring the curtain down on his 15-year career when Saracens take on Bristol in Milton Keynes on Saturday. 8 hours ago
Connacht 24-20 Ospreys
The Ospreys complete their Magners League campaign without a single away win as they lose to bottom club Connacht. 46 minutes ago
Dragons 31-26 Leinster
Newport Gwent Dragons regain some pride with a hard-fought win over champions Leinster. 57 minutes ago
Ulster 17-26 Blues
Match report to follow later. 44 minutes ago
Ireland call up Casey and Court
Tom Court and Bob Casey are in Ireland's squad for the game against the Barbarians but Andrew Trimble misses out because of an operation. 6 hours ago
Boks job for Tigers-linked Muir
Sharks boss Dick Muir, linked with the top job at Leicester, is named as South Africa's new backs coach. 10 hours ago
We need better athletes - Gatland
Wales coach Warren Gatland says his players need to add more bulk if they are to compete with the world's best. 30 hours ago
Taione seals switch to Harlequins
Harlequins complete the signing of Tongan international Epi Taione from Super 14 side Natal Sharks. 9 hours ago

The Women's Rugby World Cup Canada 2006

Official Women's Rugby World Cup 2006 Site
Official International Rugby Board site for the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2006. Includes news, schedule information, and updates.
Women's World Cup News
From the IRB site.
Women's Rugby World Cup 2006
A dedicated WRWC site with statistics, results, shedule, and player profiles.
The Women's Rugby World Cup: Wikpedia
An article about the history, results, and organisation of the WRWC.
BBC Sport: WRWC Barcelona 2002
Coverage of the final and audio feeds of captains' and coaches' reactions.
History of the Women's Rugby World Cup
History of the Women's Rugby World Cup.

Previous World Cups

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2003 Hosted by Australia 1. England 2. Australia 3. New Zealand 4. France

1999 Hosted by Wales 1. Australia 2. France 3. South Africa 4. New Zealand

1995 Hosted by South Africa 1. South Africa 2. New Zealand 3. France 4. England

1991 Hosted by England 1. Australia 2. England 3. New Zealand 4. Scotland

1987 Hosted by New Zealand and Australia 1. New Zealand 2. France 3. Wales 4. Australia

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