Rugby World Cup Final
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The Rugby World Cup Final is the most important rugby union match in the world. Played every four years, it determines the World Champions.
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[edit] Results
| 20 June 1987[1] |
New Zealand  |
29 - 9 |  France |
Eden Park, Auckland Attendance: 46,000 Referee: Kerry Fitzgerald  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Try: Jones Kirwan Kirk Con: Fox Pen: Fox (4) |
Try: Berbizier Con: Camberabero Pen: Camberabero |
| 2 November 1991[2] |
Australia |
12 - 6 |  England |
Twickenham, London Attendance: 75,000 Referee: Derek Bevan  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Try: Daly Con: Lynagh Pen: Lynagh (2) |
Pen: Webb (2) |
| 24 June 1995[3] |
South Africa  |
15 - 12 (a.e.t) |
New Zealand |
Ellis Park, Johannesburg Attendance: 65,000 Referee: Ed Morrison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pen: Stransky (3) Drop: Stransky (2) |
Pen: Mehrtens (3) Drop: Mehrtens |
| 6 November 1999[4] |
Australia |
35 - 12 | France |
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Attendance: 74,500 Referee: André Watson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Try: Tune Finegan Con: Burke (2) Pen: Burke (7) |
Pen: Lamaison (4) |
| 22 November 2003[5] |
England |
20 - 17 (a.e.t.) |
Australia |
Telstra Stadium, Sydney Attendance: 82,957 Referee: André Watson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Try: Robinson 38' m Pen: Wilkinson (4) Drop: Wilkinson 100' |
Try: Tuqiri 6' m Pen: Flatley (4) |
| 20 October 2007 |
South Africa |
15 - 6 | England |
Stade de France, St-Denis, Paris Attendance: 81,675 Referee: Alain Rolland  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pen: Montgomery (4) Steyn |
Pen: Wilkinson (2) |
[edit] Statistics
[edit] Wins
- 2 - Australia, South Africa,
- 1 - England, New Zealand
[edit] Appearances
- 3 - Australia, England
- 2 - France, South Africa, New Zealand
[edit] Players who have played in more than one Final
- England Mike Catt 2003 and 2007
- Australia Matt Cockbain 1999 and 2003
- Australia Dan Crowley 1991 and 1999
- England Lawrence Dallaglio 2003 and 2007
- Australia John Eales 1991 and 1999
- New Zealand Sean Fitzpatrick 1987 and 1995
- Australia George Gregan 1999 and 2003
- Australia Tim Horan 1991 and 1999
- England Ben Kay 2003 and 2007
- Australia Stephen Larkham 1999 and 2003
- England Jason Leonard 1991 and 2003
- Australia Jason Little 1991 and 1999
- England Lewis Moody 2003 and 2007
- Australia Jeremy Paul 1999 and 2003
- South Africa Os du Randt 1995 and 2007
- England Jason Robinson 2003 and 2007
- Australia Joe Roff 1999 and 2003
- England Phil Vickery 2003 and 2007
- England Jonny Wilkinson 2003 and 2007
[edit] Notes and references
- ^ "1987 Rugby World Cup, New Zealand - Final". rugbyworldcup.com. http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/statistics/match=2205/index.html. Retrieved on 2007-09-18.
- ^ "1991 Rugby World Cup, England - Final". rugbyworldcup.com. http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/statistics/match=2173/index.html. Retrieved on 2007-09-18.
- ^ "1995 Rugby World Cup, South Africa - Final". rugbyworldcup.com. http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/statistics/match=2141/index.html. Retrieved on 2007-09-18.
- ^ "1999 Rugby World Cup, Wales - Final". rugbyworldcup.com. http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/statistics/match=1697/index.html. Retrieved on 2007-09-18.
- ^ "2003 Rugby World Cup, Australia - Final". rugbyworldcup.com. http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/statistics/match=8220/index.html. Retrieved on 2007-09-18.
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