Australia reaches second-best scoring in the RWC history, defeating Namibia 142-0 on October 25th.

12 tries scored and a fierce battle in a memorable pool game bewteen Wales and NZ on November 2nd.

Strong Scottish resistance in a quarter-final finally won by Australia (33-16) on November 8th.

Jonny Wilkinson's extra-time drop goal crowns England as the new World Champions defeating Australia in Sydney on November 22nd.

England's Martin Johnson lifts the William Webb Ellis Trophy, captaining the first European side to win the Rugby World Cup.

On October 20th, Argentina defeats Ireland in a play-off game to reach the RWC quarter-final stage for the first time.

One of the most memorable games in World Cup history sees France upset New Zealand

France shocks the world to beat heavily favored New Zealand to advance to the Final

On November 6th, Australia's captain John Eales wins his second Rugby World Cup and receives the William Webb Ellis Cup from Queen Elizabeth II.

South Africa returns to international competition hosting the third Rugby World Cup. On May 25th, the Springboks play the opening game, defeating world champions Australia (27-18).

England defeats Australia on June 11th and qualifies for the semi-finals with a last minute drop goal by Rob Andrew.

On June 17th, NZ's Jonah Lomu scores four tries to dominate England in the semi-final (45-29).

On June 18th, France's Abdel Benazzi misses last minute victory try by a few inches in a lost semi-final to South Africa (19-15).

South Africa's captain François Pienaar receives the World Cup from Nelson Mandela on June 24th.

Samoa shock Wales in Cardiff (16-13) on October 6th

Micheal Lynagh's last second try lifts Australia over Ireland (19-18) in a dramatic quarter-final in Dublin on October 20th

On October 27th, Australia's captain Nick Farr-Jones lifts the World Cup trophy.

On May 22nd, Auckland's Eden Park hosts the opening match of the inaugural Rugby World Cup. All Black John Kirwin scores one of the most memorable World Cup tries of all-time.

A memorable semifinal dramatically won by France over Australia (30-24) with a last minute try by Serge Blanco.

On June 20th, NZ's David Kirk becomes the first captain to receive the William Webb Ellis trophy as teh All Blacks are crowned inaugural Rugby World Cup Champions