The World Cup is the Holy Grail of rugby, the most coveted trophy by any team. The key date? Next Saturday, October 28th, when the final of this spectacular competition pits New Zealand against South Africa in an epic duel.
Join us at Temple Bar Barcelona to experience this exciting encounter and discover if South Africa will defend their world champion title!
Origins of the Rugby World Cup
The idea of an international rugby competition was conceived in the 1950s, but it did not materialize until 1987, when the first Rugby World Cup was held in New Zealand and Australia. The event was an immediate success, and since then, it has grown in size and relevance.
The World Cup consists of 20 teams competing in a direct elimination format.
It’s no wonder that in our bar, the Rugby World Cup is one of the biggest sporting events!
The trophy awarded to the Rugby World Cup champion is named after William Webb Ellis, a young British student who, according to legend, invented rugby by taking the ball with his hands and running towards the goal line in 1823.
Teams with the most victories
The Rugby World Cup has seen several outstanding teams throughout history, but two of them stand out for their countless victories: New Zealand and South Africa.
New Zealand's All Blacks
New Zealand's All Blacks have won the World Cup on numerous occasions, being considered one of the most successful teams in rugby history.
Before each match, the New Zealand team performs a haka, a traditional Maori dance that aims to intimidate their opponents and demonstrate their strength and determination.
South Africa's Springboks
For their part, South Africa's Springboks have won the tournament several times, including their victory in 2019, when they became world champions for the third time.
In 2003, in a World Cup match between South Africa and England, the score was tied at the end of regulation time, which led to two extra times and, finally, a penalty shootout. The match lasted a total of 100 minutes, making it the longest in the history of the competition.
Australia and England have also been true champions of the Rugby World Cup, taking it home twice each. Not bad!
They are part of the group of fiercest teams, where New Zealand and South Africa also dominate the tournament with claw and glory.
Once the champion of the 2023 World Cup is crowned, fans will have to clench their teeth in excitement and long for the next edition of the Cup, which will be held in Australia in 2027, where the sport will overflow with excitement and glory.
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