Rugby World Cup finals
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Eternalknight
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Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!
In 1991 President Bush declared war on Iraq.
In 2003 President Bush declared war on Iraq.
In 1991 Penrith won the ARL grand final.
In 2003 Penrith won the ARL grand final.
In 1991 the Wallabies' starting XV had 9 players playing for or originating from NSW.
In 2003 the Wallabies' starting XV had 9 players playing for or originating from NSW.
In 1991 the Wallabies were coached by a former Randwick forward who never played for Australia.
In 2003 the Wallabies were coached by a former Randwick forward who never played for Australia.
In 1991 the Wallabies were captained by a halfback.
In 2003 the Wallabies were captained by a halfback.
In 1991 the Wallabies won a crucial match against Ireland by 1 point.
In 2003 the Wallabies won a crucial match against Ireland by 1 point.
In 1991 the Wallabies upset the All Blacks in the semi-final.
In 2003 the Wallabies upset the All Blacks in the semi-final.
In 1991 England won their semi-final without scoring a try.
In 2003 England won their semi-final without scoring a try.
In 1991 the Wallabies lost their No.8 and best forward (Tim Gavin) to injury on the eve of the World Cup.
In 2003 the Wallabies lost their No.8 and best forward (Toutai Kefu) to injury on the eve of the World Cup.
In 1991 the Wallabies defeated England in the final.
Regards,
Agback
In 2003 President Bush declared war on Iraq.
In 1991 Penrith won the ARL grand final.
In 2003 Penrith won the ARL grand final.
In 1991 the Wallabies' starting XV had 9 players playing for or originating from NSW.
In 2003 the Wallabies' starting XV had 9 players playing for or originating from NSW.
In 1991 the Wallabies were coached by a former Randwick forward who never played for Australia.
In 2003 the Wallabies were coached by a former Randwick forward who never played for Australia.
In 1991 the Wallabies were captained by a halfback.
In 2003 the Wallabies were captained by a halfback.
In 1991 the Wallabies won a crucial match against Ireland by 1 point.
In 2003 the Wallabies won a crucial match against Ireland by 1 point.
In 1991 the Wallabies upset the All Blacks in the semi-final.
In 2003 the Wallabies upset the All Blacks in the semi-final.
In 1991 England won their semi-final without scoring a try.
In 2003 England won their semi-final without scoring a try.
In 1991 the Wallabies lost their No.8 and best forward (Tim Gavin) to injury on the eve of the World Cup.
In 2003 the Wallabies lost their No.8 and best forward (Toutai Kefu) to injury on the eve of the World Cup.
In 1991 the Wallabies defeated England in the final.
Regards,
Agback
Eternalknight
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Agback... mate... you just proved that omens mean nothing 
Congratualtions England, in winning what was a magnificant game of rugby!
Congratualtions England, in winning what was a magnificant game of rugby!
FreeTheSlaves
Adventurer
Credit where credits due, England played a fine match and Aus pushed them hard into extra time.
Tries a piece and Jonny played well around the field. Sure enough all the idle talk was silenced by good rugby. Heck the teams both played well around the field. I actually enjoyed the final, especially the hotly contested set pieces (I think that's the foundation of Eng's victory). I'm still hurting over our semi exit
I think it is pretty safe to enjoy the greatness of the moment all, because...
...the All Blacks are gonna rock the world. We're probably getting Graham Henry as the new coach (there's gonna be changes whoever) so both Aus and Eng are gonna get a right hurry up come the tri-nations and the tour.
Love it, there's always the next game.
Tries a piece and Jonny played well around the field. Sure enough all the idle talk was silenced by good rugby. Heck the teams both played well around the field. I actually enjoyed the final, especially the hotly contested set pieces (I think that's the foundation of Eng's victory). I'm still hurting over our semi exit
I think it is pretty safe to enjoy the greatness of the moment all, because...
!!!GLOBAL WARNING!!!
...the All Blacks are gonna rock the world. We're probably getting Graham Henry as the new coach (there's gonna be changes whoever) so both Aus and Eng are gonna get a right hurry up come the tri-nations and the tour.
Love it, there's always the next game.
A truly incredible game. You could not have hoped for a more dramatic finale to the tournament. Jonny boy getting the winning goal in extra time is the sort of finish that normally only exists in scriptwriters' imaginations, as is how the Wallabies came back from shocking form in the pools to push the English all the way.
Congratulations must go to England, a great side by any measure and worthy winners of the Cup. Commiserations to the Wallabies, who came so close and were mighty performers, but pipped right at the end.
This royal throne of kings, this sceptr'd isle
This earth of majesty, this seat of Mars
This other Eden, demi-paradise
This fortress built by Nature for herself
Against infection and the hand of war,
This happy breed of men, this little worl,
This precious stone set in a silver sea,
Which serves it in the office of a wall,
Or as a moat defensive to a house,
Against the envy of less happier lands;
This blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England...
Congratulations must go to England, a great side by any measure and worthy winners of the Cup. Commiserations to the Wallabies, who came so close and were mighty performers, but pipped right at the end.
This royal throne of kings, this sceptr'd isle
This earth of majesty, this seat of Mars
This other Eden, demi-paradise
This fortress built by Nature for herself
Against infection and the hand of war,
This happy breed of men, this little worl,
This precious stone set in a silver sea,
Which serves it in the office of a wall,
Or as a moat defensive to a house,
Against the envy of less happier lands;
This blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England...
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What a magnificent game & a finale worthy of Hollywood ! England deserved the victory though the Wallabies can be proud of their performance, and especially of George Gregan's grace in defeat. It's a shame the same can't be said of the Aussie media.......but I hope their words taste good as they are forced to eat them ! Swing Low Sweet Chariot !
Chaos Apostate
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YEAH!!!
3 Cheers for our proud nation's first major sporting victory in 37 years!!
3 Cheers for our proud nation's first major sporting victory in 37 years!!
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