Six of the best Rugby World Cup memories
Over recent weeks we published excerpts from The Rugby World Cup 2019 Book: Everything You Need to Know About the Rugby World Cup.
Written by Graeme Copas, a respected sports journalist and editor of more than 25 years, the book is an ideal gift ahead of the tournament.
We looked at a chapter called ‘Six of the best Rugby World Cup memories’ and here’s the collection of six moments that Copas picked out.
1987: Fiji the brave
1991: Australia snatch victory from Ireland’s grasp
1995: The Boks are back
1999: Les Bleus tame the All Blacks
2003: Wilkinson delivers for England
2015: Japan delivers greatest Rugby World Cup shock
Written by Graeme Copas, it is published by Meyer & Meyer Sport, Europe’s leading specialist sports publisher.
Thoroughly researched, the book is a comprehensive guide to the third biggest sporting competition in the world – covering the history, the build-up, the statistics, the 20 teams, star players, and the schedule of this showcase rugby union tournament, while providing talking points, in-depth analysis and insightful interviews.