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2006-11-25 22:28:05 · 14 answers · asked by wildboar689 1 in Sports ➔ Rugby
yes, and to think that they are the current holders of the rugby world cup, well, it is shocking how badly they've done since 2003 and it won't be long until they lose it next year. a one-man team who cannot seem to do well unless they have johnny wilkinson, this in itself goes on to prove that they are a one-man team. just goes to show what an arrogant bunch of so and so's they are that they ought to lose. i predict either new zealand or south africa will prevail and win the world cup
2006-11-25 23:09:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember in 1995 when the rugby league world cup was on tv and i did enjoy watching it. However over the next say 10 years, i wasnt even sure if there was still a RLWC cos ive never seen it on tv since. Ive seen the last few union world cups on tv and in my honest opionion it is far greater. However saying that i do like i said enjoy also watching the rugby league. As for the 2 games, union is far more popular and played in more countries around the world than the league is. Its strange that also in some countries like papua new guina, they play the league instead of the union. not many countries are in favour of playing both but i do know england and australia are good at both. but to answer your question then NO its got no chance of being as popular and i know some people who arent even sure of their being 2 different types of rugby
2016-05-23 03:42:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but at the moment they do not have a cat in hells chance of winning the next one until both Andy Robinson and the committee that appointed them are removed and someone who actually knows something about Rugby Union not league is allowed to run the national side.
2006-11-28 05:39:01 · answer #3 · answered by Stephen P 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I doubt it. Not one team has been able to defend the RWC before. Previous winners being:
1987 - New Zealand over France
1991 - Australia over England
1995 - South Africe over New Zealand
1999 - Australia over France
2003 - England over Australia
I am pretty sure Australia had a big losing streak before the 2003 RWC. Therefore, the latest losing streak by England would not be considered abnormal.
2006-11-25 23:12:11 · answer #4 · answered by Mark aka jack573 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although no holders of the world cup have managed to retain it, England have to be the worse as they have not managed to win many games since they did won it!
2006-11-25 23:47:14 · answer #5 · answered by Welshchick 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have heard from a reliable source that the RFU have decided to change the red rose emblem to a red tampon given that England are having their worst period in ages.
2006-11-27 02:08:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here's an idea.
Stop worrying about what the English do, you'll be much happier.
Whether we are the worst or not is subjective - you can believe what you want. As will we.
2006-11-26 00:24:27 · answer #7 · answered by Simon D 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
They certainly are at the moment.
2006-11-25 23:20:01 · answer #8 · answered by costa 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
definitely, so allez les bleus
2006-11-28 05:52:50 · answer #9 · answered by Geordie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are and always will be
2006-11-29 02:45:03 · answer #10 · answered by rebeloil 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋