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The 2003 Rugby World Cup, the fifth edition of the Rugby World Cup (the International Rugby Board's (IRB) leading quadrennial rugby union tournament for national teams), was held in Australia from 10 October to 22 November 2003. In the finals, 20 teams played a total of 48 matches.
Where are they now: A look at England's 2003 Rugby World Cup winners. When asked to name members of England’s 2003 World Cup-winning squad, the likes of drop-kick hero Jonny Wilkinson and inspirational captain Martin Johnson come immediately to mind.
Sixteen teams participated in the tournament from 1987 until 1995; in 1999, the tournament expanded to twenty teams. Japan hosted the 2019 Rugby World Cup and France hosted the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The tournament will expand again to twenty-four teams when it is held in Australia in 2027 .
The 2003 Rugby World Cup was held in Australia. Initial plans outlined Australia and New Zealand as co-hosts, although a contractual dispute led to the tournament being held in Australia. As such, the former champions hosted all 48 matches. Once again, 20 teams competed to win the Webb Ellis Cup.
Aug 13, 2015 · Leading try scorers:Doug Howlett, Mils Muliaina (New Zealand) - 7. Leading points scorer:Jonny Wilkinson (England) - 113. Total attendance:1,837,547. Average attendance:38,263. Biggest win ...
18 October 2003. Last updated: 22 November 2003 [7] Lowest attendance: 15,457 – Namibia vs Romania, York Park, Launceston, 30 October 2003.
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The knockout stage at the 2003 Rugby World Cup featured the eight teams that qualified from the pool stage (the top two teams from each of the four pools), competing in a single-elimination tournament.
