Best World Cup

Jamee999 · 20-10-2007, 03:32 PM

Simple question, really.

Somerset · 20-10-2007, 03:43 PM

2003 for me, though could have something to do with the fact I managed to watch the majority of the games in only the last two tournaments.

GIMH · 20-10-2007, 04:12 PM

Parochially, 2003 all the way, as in my mind the result was never in doubt. This tournament has been really enjoyable & unpredictable though, and I also really enjoyes the 95 cup. Tough call tbh. Shall shoot with 03.

headhunter · 20-10-2007, 04:31 PM

2003 for me cant remember much of 1999 tbh not all that into rugby at the time.

simmy · 20-10-2007, 04:52 PM

2003 obviously but 2007 was fantastic. Noone can knock France's hosting of the WC, the quality of rugby and the heart shown throughout by certain teams.

Tbh, any WC where NZ and Aus get knocked out in the quarters will please me immensely.

Congrats to SA.

chaminda_00 · 20-10-2007, 05:25 PM

In terms of the rugby played this WC was better then the rest. Some of the lesser sides really stepped up, which we hadn't seen in the other WCs.

BoyBrumby · 20-10-2007, 05:26 PM

2007 every day of the week. At least half-a-dozen genuine "hold the back pages" shocks, some amazing Rugby played whatever fashion you like your union in & the best team won.

I really hope the IRB doesn't go back to 16 teams for 2011. This tournament has shown that the "smaller" Rugby nations are more than worthy of their seats at the highest table.

James · 20-10-2007, 05:36 PM

1995 for me, for the Jonah Lomu factor.

But 2007 looked to have been hosted superbly well by France in fantastic stadiums. People can start preparing for a let down in that aspect come 2011....

Perm · 20-10-2007, 07:49 PM

1995 by all accounts. Tempted to go for 1987 because of our dominance.

ohtani's jacket · 20-10-2007, 08:04 PM

1995 was easily the best. The minor countries represented in this World Cup, and Argentina played some beautiful rugby, but after the big Saturday of upsets the quality of the rugby went downhill fast. The final was the worst yet. And South Africa can't rub shoulders with any of the past champions.

Somerset · 20-10-2007, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perm

1995 by all accounts. Tempted to go for 1989 because of our dominance.

1989?

Perm · 20-10-2007, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Somerset

1989?

Haha, woops. Cheers.

Athlai · 20-10-2007, 11:29 PM

95 easy, it was amazing, a real world event worthy of history. I believe Clint Eastwood is considering making a movie of it, (Nelson Mandela rumoured to be played by Morgan Freeman).

Voted 2007 as a joke, shocked to find others had voted for it. While the hosting was great the actual rugby hasn't been that good.

simmy · 21-10-2007, 07:35 AM

Actually is has to be 2003 for me on the basis of the final alone.

Stefano · 21-10-2007, 12:11 PM

I would go with the 1991 World Cup. Several reasons for that (some of them are personal).

- It was my truly first World Cup. I remember the 1987 World Cup, but I only watched the semifinals and the final.

- The 1991 Wallabies are my #1 team. It was amazing how great that team was: Farr-Jones, Campese, Lynagh, Eales, Horan...

- Some matches were truly exciting: how could you forget France vs England and Ireland vs Australia. The Irish scored one amazing try with just few minutes remaining; then in injury time, Michael Lynagh scored the winning try. And what about France vs England in Paris!! England had won the Grand Slam some months before, beating France at Twickenham.. So that was the rematch! Another great win by England.

And what about the two semifinals! England defeated Scotland (poor Gavin Hastings) and Australia defeated New Zealand with Campese dominating: a try and a marvellous pass for Horan!

So, that is my World Cup!!!

View Poll Results: Which was the best Rugby World Cup?
1987	1	4.17%
1991	2	8.33%
1995	6	25.00%
1999	3	12.50%
2003	5	20.83%
2007	7	29.17%
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20-10-2007, 03:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jamee999 Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Leicestershire, UK Posts: 15,068	Best World Cup Simple question, really. __________________ Or something. RIP Fardin Qayyumi (AKA "cricket player"; "Bob"), 1/11/1990 - 15/4/2006

20-10-2007, 04:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
GIMH Eternal Optimist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Shake my tree where's the apple for me? Posts: 43,621	Parochially, 2003 all the way, as in my mind the result was never in doubt. This tournament has been really enjoyable & unpredictable though, and I also really enjoyes the 95 cup. Tough call tbh. Shall shoot with 03. __________________ Watch out, for as soon as it pleases them they’ll send you out to protect their gold in wars whose weapons, rapidly developed by servile scientists, will become more and more deadly until they can with a flick of the finger tear a million of you to pieces RIP Craigos. A true CW legend. You will be missed.

20-10-2007, 05:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
chaminda_00 Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Murali CG Posts: 16,305	In terms of the rugby played this WC was better then the rest. Some of the lesser sides really stepped up, which we hadn't seen in the other WCs. __________________ The man, the mountain, the Mathews. The greatest all rounder since Keith Miller. (Y) Jaffna Jets CC (Battrick & FTP) RIP WCC and CW Cricket Member of the MSC, JMAS and CVAAS

20-10-2007, 05:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
BoyBrumby Englishman Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Doing the stance Posts: 42,642	2007 every day of the week. At least half-a-dozen genuine "hold the back pages" shocks, some amazing Rugby played whatever fashion you like your union in & the best team won. I really hope the IRB doesn't go back to 16 teams for 2011. This tournament has shown that the "smaller" Rugby nations are more than worthy of their seats at the highest table. __________________ *- As featured in The Independent.* "This is not the time for namby-pamby promising youngsters who might just do something; not the time for building for the future. Pragmatism rules and they don't come more pragmatic than Rogers." - Victor Marks makes the case for stiff-legged and stiff-armed 35 year old left-handers in Ashes squads

20-10-2007, 03:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Somerset Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 9,863	2003 for me, though could have something to do with the fact I managed to watch the majority of the games in only the last two tournaments.

20-10-2007, 04:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
simmy International Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kent, England Posts: 3,039	2003 obviously but 2007 was fantastic. Noone can knock France's hosting of the WC, the quality of rugby and the heart shown throughout by certain teams. Tbh, any WC where NZ and Aus get knocked out in the quarters will please me immensely. Congrats to SA.

20-10-2007, 05:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
James Cricket Web Owner Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 22,297	1995 for me, for the Jonah Lomu factor. But 2007 looked to have been hosted superbly well by France in fantastic stadiums. People can start preparing for a let down in that aspect come 2011.... __________________ Follow Cricket Web on Facebook Follow Cricket Web on Twitter Email - james.nixon@cricketweb.net Moderators - moderators@cricketweb.net (will go to all moderators) Skype - nixonja@hotmail.com Google Talk/Facebook - cricketweb@gmail.com

20-10-2007, 08:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
ohtani's jacket State Vice-Captain Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,244	1995 was easily the best. The minor countries represented in this World Cup, and Argentina played some beautiful rugby, but after the big Saturday of upsets the quality of the rugby went downhill fast. The final was the worst yet. And South Africa can't rub shoulders with any of the past champions.

21-10-2007, 07:35 AM	#14 (permalink)
simmy International Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kent, England Posts: 3,039	Actually is has to be 2003 for me on the basis of the final alone.

21-10-2007, 12:11 PM	#15 (permalink)
Stefano School Boy/Girl Captain Join Date: May 2005 Location: Italy Posts: 193	I would go with the 1991 World Cup. Several reasons for that (some of them are personal). - It was my truly first World Cup. I remember the 1987 World Cup, but I only watched the semifinals and the final. - The 1991 Wallabies are my #1 team. It was amazing how great that team was: Farr-Jones, Campese, Lynagh, Eales, Horan... - Some matches were truly exciting: how could you forget France vs England and Ireland vs Australia. The Irish scored one amazing try with just few minutes remaining; then in injury time, Michael Lynagh scored the winning try. And what about France vs England in Paris!! England had won the Grand Slam some months before, beating France at Twickenham.. So that was the rematch! Another great win by England. And what about the two semifinals! England defeated Scotland (poor Gavin Hastings) and Australia defeated New Zealand with Campese dominating: a try and a marvellous pass for Horan! So, that is my World Cup!!! __________________ Proud member of the "Twenty20 is Boring Society." Last edited by Stefano; 21-10-2007 at 12:13 PM.

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