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Zimbabwe have made two Rugby World Cup appearances – in 1987 and 1991. In the 1987 Rugby World Cup , Zimbabwe's national rugby team was invited as the African entrant. No other African countries were invited, as South Africa was disqualified from the tournament due to a sporting boycott adopted by the international community in response to ...
The 1995 Rugby World Cup Final was the final match of the 1995 Rugby World Cup, played in South Africa. The match was played at Ellis Park Stadium , Johannesburg on 24 June 1995 between the host nation, South Africa , and New Zealand .
In October and November 2003, the stadium hosted seven matches in the 2003 Rugby World Cup. Among them were the opener on 10 October, which Australia won 24–8 against Argentina, both semifinals and the final on 22 November, which England won against Australia 20-17 following Jonny Wilkinson 's 100th-minute drop goal to win their first Rugby ...
The Rugby League World Cup is an international rugby league tournament contested by the top national men's representative teams. The tournament is administered by the International Rugby League and was first held in France in 1954 , which was the first World Cup held for any form of rugby football .
16–18 April – Following its successful broadcasting of the 1991 Rugby World Cup, ITV steps up its coverage of international rugby union when it broadcasts full live coverage of the first 1993 Rugby World Cup Sevens. 12 June-3 July – ITV shows live coverage of the three test matches of the 1993 British Lions tour to New Zealand.
Aug 13, 2015 · The 2003 tournament in Australia was a World Cup that offered indelible images, particularly for English fans. There was Jonny Wilkinson's match-winning drop-goal and Martin Johnson brandishing ...
Paul Williams was the first of two players to be sent off at the 2011 Rugby World Cup. A total of 33 red cards have been issued during Rugby World Cup tournaments since the first in 1987. Discipline at the 2003 event could be said to be the best out of all seven tournaments to date, at least in terms of red cards, as none were issued.
