New Zealand has once again won the Rughy World Cup after a gap of nearly 24 years by defeating France 8-7. The Rughy World Cup is considered as the third biggest sporting event, after Olympics and Football. All Blacks Coach Graham Henry was very proud of this team boys and was very delighted to see All Blacks captian Richie McCaw holding the world cup.( better know as Webb Ellis Cup).New Zealand has reached this milestone after a long wait of 24 year through their efforts and determination.
The winners are awarded the Webb Ellis Cup, named after William Webb Ellis, who is the inventor of rugby.
Some of the past Winner of Rugby World Cup are :
1987: New Zealand
1991: Australia
1995: South Africa
1999: Australia
2003: England
2007 : South Africa
Terms associated with this sport you must know:
TRY 5 points : A try is scored when the ball is grounded over the oppenent's goal line.
CONVERSION 2 points: After scoring a try, the team will be given the chance to kick the ball over the crossbar and between the posts, from the spot where try was scored.
PENALTY 3 points: It is awarded for a foul to the oppenent team, it can be kicked straight to the goal.
DROP GOAL 3 points: When a player kicks for a goal in open play,dropping the ball on the ground and kicking i on half -volley.
Posted by : Vishal.Kalgutkar
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