Synopses & Reviews
In this authoritative guide to the competitive game of World Cup rugby, Gerald Davies, former rugby star and current correspondent for The Times, provides thorough analysis of the evolution of the tournament, featuring commentary, statistics, and interviews with the players and coaches who have battled it out for the ultimate prize. Davies picks out key moments in the famous games and records the players' views on their respective nation's chances for success in 2003. Dozens of photos and a fully detailed appendix containing match statistics for every World Cup tournament are also included.
Synopsis
The USA now has over 50,000 amateur clubs across its continent, and The US' Eagles have once more qualified for the tournament where they plan to make a big impact.
Synopsis
Since its inception in 1987 with a popular win for the New Zealand "all Blacks," the World Cup has provided a wealth of highlights for rugby fans. From Serge Blanco's dramatic try in the 1987 semi-final against Australia to Jonah Lomu's demolition of the English defense in 1995 and South Africa's sudden exit in 1999, there has been drama all the way. The U.S.A. now has over 50,000 amateur clubs across its continent, and The U.S.'s Eagles have once more qualified for the tournament where they plan to make a big impact.