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Global audience figures for the 2003 Rugby World Cup final totalled between 22 and 30 million. At the next World Cup, hosted by France in 2007, England reached the final for the third time in tournament history before they were defeated by South Africa 15–6.
- 22 November 2003
- 2003 Rugby World Cup
- Stadium Australia, Sydney
- Jonny Wilkinson (England)
The pre-event favourites were England, regarded by many at the time as the best team in the world. New Zealand, France, South Africa and defending champions Australia were also expected to make strong showings, with New Zealand being second favourites after victory in the southern-hemisphere Tri-Nations championship.
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15 November 2003 3 82,346 England vs France: Stadium Australia: Sydney: 16 November 2003 4 81,350 Australia vs Argentina: Stadium Australia: Sydney: 10 October 2003 5 80,112 New Zealand vs Wales: Stadium Australia: Sydney: 2 November 2003 6 78,974 France vs Scotland: Stadium Australia: Sydney: 25 October 2003 7 62,712 France vs New Zealand ...
1991. 1995. 1999. 2003. 2007. 2011. 2015. 2019. 2023. 2027. 2031. The Rugby World Cup is a men's rugby union tournament contested every four years between the top international teams, the winners of which are recognised as the World champions of the sport. The tournament is administered by World Rugby, the sport's international governing body.
- 1987; 36 years ago
- Rugby union
- 20 (finals)
2003 Rugby World Cup: Knockout stage review. Here are the teams that qualified for the knockout stage of the 2003 Rugby World Cup: Pool A: Australia and Ireland. Pool B: France and Scotland. Pool C: England and South Africa. Pool D: New Zealand and Wales
Aug 13, 2015 · 2003 Factfile. Final: England 20-17 Australia (after extra-time) Leading try scorers: Doug Howlett, Mils Muliaina (New Zealand) - 7 Leading points scorer: Jonny Wilkinson (England) - 113
Competition Index. Rugby World Cup. Competition Name: Rugby World Cup. Year: 2003. Teams: 20. Players: 323. Games: 48. Total Points: 2,835. Top Point Scorer Jonny WILKINSON (113) Top Try Scorer Doug HOWLETT (7) In Group Rugby World Cup (1987-2023) Rugby World Cup stats. Draw. View a full competition draw or game schedule. Players.