Rugby World Cup: Best Iconic Moments In The World Cup We’ll Never Forget

The funny thing is Australia won the Rugby World Cup for the 12th time.

The funny thing is Australia won the Rugby World Cup for the 12th time. (Image credits: Twitter)
By Sri Praneeth Palli | Nov 20, 2022 | 4 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

As it happened. Though Samoa put up a decent fight, Australia takes the crown with an incredible performance with a 20-point victory in the 2022 Rugby World Cup Final. The funny thing is Australia won the Rugby World Cup for the 12th time. There are many unforgettable moments in the tournament. However, in this article, we have curated the top moments in the Rugby World Cup that will give you nostalgia. 

John Kirwan’s Show – World Cup 1987

In the opening match of the Rugby World Cup, hosts New Zealand thrashed Italy 70-6. John Kirwan’s single try, which he scored after receiving the ball far within his own half, was the game’s high point. He successfully circled half of the opposing squad. The try, which is now considered as one of the best in tournament history, was scored by Kirwan, whose speed and agility was far too much for the Italians, several of whom were unable to touch him.

Western Samoa’s Sheer Dominance – World Cup 1991

Massive underdogs Western Samoa shocked rugby by defeating the Welsh in the group stages of the 1991 competition, winning a closely contested game 16-13. Wales and the rest of the rugby world were shocked. The Samoans had different ideas from Wales, who was playing at home and anticipated an easy victory.

Jonah Lomu Trolls England With An Unstoppable Performance – World Cup 1995

In the semi-final match against England in the 1995 World Cup, Jonah Lomu made a huge impression. At 6 feet 5 inches and 19 stone, the young New Zealander ran right through the English defense as if they weren’t even there. Mike Catt, who was defeated after Lomu scored the first of his four tries in the contest, will serve as evidence of this.

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Les Bleus Puts Up A Tough Fight Against New Zealand – World Cup 1999

In the 1995 World Cup semi-final match against England, Jonah Lomu made his debut, displaying an unstoppable performance. The young New Zealander, who stands 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 19 stone, destroyed the English defense by tearing through it. The fact that Lomu scored the first of his four tries in the game after Mike Catt was flattened will serve as evidence of this.

Takudzwa Outshines Habana As The Fastest Player – World Cup 2007

Takudzwa Ngwenya of the USA outran Bryan Habana, who was thought to be the quickest player in the world, in one of the tournament’s attempts, much to the South African’s surprise. Although it wasn’t enough to stop the Springboks from winning, it gave the 2007 World Cup one of its most memorable moments.

Haka And Sipi – World Cup 2011

The Haka and the Sipi Tau, two traditional New Zealand and Tonga pre-match dances, were performed when New Zealand and Tonga squared up to kick off the 2011 Rugby World Cup. It’s safe to assume that no one in the stadium did not feel goosebumps by the time both teams performed their customary combat dances.

Nelson Mandela Presents The Trophy To The Winner- World Cup 1995

When South Africa defeated New Zealand 15-12 in a fiercely contested final in 1995, the really incredible story of rugby unifying a racially divided nation reached its apex. The “Rainbow Nation” that the nation had evolved into was wonderfully symbolized by Nelson Mandela handing the trophy to captain Francois Pienaar while wearing the Springboks shirt.

Jonny Wilkinson Becomes The Match Winner – World Cup 2003

In the 2003 championship game, Jonny Wilkinson scored the game-winning kick with his weaker right foot. Only 20 seconds remained, but it was enough for England to win the Rugby World Cup 20-17, their first-ever championship. An incident that will always be remembered by English rugby fans and one that the Wallabies would want to forget.

Japan’s First Victory – World Cup 2015

Without having won a game in the world cup in 24 years, Japan faced South Africa in 2015. When Karne Hesketh slammed the final try down to end the game at 34 – 32, Japan had won the game four minutes into overtime. We may safely claim that the springboks were humiliated at this time. See the winning moment in the video that is below.

Australia Destroys Namibia With A Huge Margin – World Cup 2003

Australia’s 142-0 victory against Namibia in a match that highlighted the difference in caliber between top-ranked teams and those farther down the rankings set a World Cup record for the biggest margin of victory. After barely two minutes, the Australians got the game started and didn’t really stop until they had scored an incredible 22 tries.

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