Rugby World Cup 2011

[goochy]

Am I the only person on the forum REALLY excited about the upcoming Rugby World Cup?

For any non rugby fans reading it is held every 4 years and is the one of the worlds largest sporting events (The 2007 tournament was watched by 4.2 billion people). South Africa are the defending champions. This years tournament is being held in Rugby mad New Zealand and starts next Friday. New Zealand are the favourites but other real contenders are Australia, South Africa, England, France and Ireland

Canada are in a tough group with New Zealand, France, Japan and Tonga. Canada's first game is on the 14th in a must win against Tonga.

I will probably be watching the games with mates at the New Zealand High Comission...if anyone wants to watch some games, soak up some atmosphere and maybe learn about a sport that Canada has a great tradition in drop me a line

[kekchose12]

I am the only person on the forum REALLY excited about the upcoming Rugby World Cup?

No you are not ! My team is in your group and I hope they will repeat what they did to the Blacks 4 years ago, but I do not count too much on it this year. Still, Allez les petits.

[Break68]

I will be watching Team England and cheering for Canada as well. My son plays rugby. I think you may know him actually.