What happened in the 2011 Rugby World Cup?
The tournament was won by New Zealand, who defeated France 8–7 in the final. The defending champions, South Africa, were eliminated by Australia 11–9 in the quarter-finals….2011 Rugby World Cup.
| Ipu o te Ao Whutupōro 2011 | |
|---|---|
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 48 |
| Attendance | 1,477,294 (30,777 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Morné Steyn (62) |
Who kicked the winning goal in the Rugby World Cup 2011?
Stephen Donald
To make matters worse, the number 10 jersey became a poisoned chalice, with Daniel Carter, Colin Slade and Aaron Cruden all suffering injuries before Donald’s fairy tale heroics. Stephen Donald kick the goal that won the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
What is the biggest win in rugby history?
The highest World Cup score was when the All Blacks beat Japan 145-17 in South Africa on 4 June 1995.
Who won 2011 and 2015 Rugby World Cup?
New Zealand
Of the 20 countries competing in the World Cup in 2011, there was only one change: Uruguay replaced Russia. This was the first World Cup with no new teams to the tournament….2015 Rugby World Cup.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Champions | New Zealand |
| Runner-up | Australia |
| Third place | South Africa |
| Tournament statistics |
Who scored the first try in the 2011 World Cup?
Tony Woodcock
First half From a line-out in the French 22, Tony Woodcock received the ball and broke through a hole in the French defence to score his first try of the World Cup.
Who won RWC 2012?
The first Rugby Championship match was played on the 18th of August 2012 and the last was on 6 October. Each team played the other twice on a home and away basis. At the end of six matches each New Zealand were crowned as Champions.
Who kicked All Blacks winning goal?
A first five-eighth or centre, he has won 24 international caps for New Zealand. Nicknamed ‘Beaver’, he is best known for kicking the winning penalty in the 2011 Rugby World Cup Final….Stephen Donald.
| University | University of Waikato |
| Rugby union career |
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What is the fastest try in rugby?
The fastest recorded try in a rugby union match was scored after 7.24 seconds by Tyson Lewis (UK) for Doncaster Knights Rugby Union Football Club versus Old Albanians at Wollam Playing Fields, St Albans, UK back in November last year.
Who won the 2007 Rugby World Cup?
South Africa national rugby union team2007 Rugby World Cup / Champion