| 1987 Rugby World Cup |
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| 1987-05-22 - 1987-06-20 |
| Host nations |
New Zealand and |
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Australia |
| No. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. of nations |
16 |
| Champions |
New Zealand |
| Runner-up |
France |
| Matches played |
32 |
| Attendance |
604,500
(18,891 per match) |
| Top scorer |
Grant Fox (126) |
| Most tries |
Craig Green (6) |
| Succeeded by |
1991 Rugby World Cup |
The first Rugby World Cup was hosted by New Zealand and Australia in 1987 and was won by New Zealand. The All Blacks are New Zealand's national team in Rugby union, the country's National sport. The France national rugby union team represents France in Rugby union. Grant James Fox (born 6 June 1962 in New Plymouth) is former Rugby union player from New Zealand The 1991 Rugby World Cup was jointly hosted by England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and France. The Rugby World Cup is the premier international Rugby union competition New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. The All Blacks are New Zealand's national team in Rugby union, the country's National sport. Seven of the 16 places were automatically filled by the International Rugby Football Board members – New Zealand, Australia, England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and France – with South Africa unable to compete because of the international sports boycott due to apartheid. The International Rugby Board (IRB is the world governing and law-making body for the sport of Rugby union, and previously for Rugby football. The Australian national rugby union team is the representative side of Australia in Rugby union. The England national rugby union team represents England in Rugby union. The France national rugby union team represents France in Rugby union. The South Africa national Rugby union team (commonly referred to as the Springboks in English Springbokke in Afrikaans and Amabokoboko There was no qualification process to fill the remaining nine spots. Instead invitations were sent out to Argentina, Fiji, Italy, Canada, Romania, Tonga, Japan, Zimbabwe and the United States. The Argentina national rugby team, nicknamed Los Pumas, represents Argentina in international Rugby union matches The Fiji National rugby union team is one of the strongest national rugby union teams of the world and the third from Oceania, even still as a second tier nation This left Western Samoa controversially excluded, despite their better playing standard than some of the teams invited. The national Rugby union team of Samoa is called Manu Samoa (the name of a famous Samoan chief some 10 generations ago
On the whole the tournament witnessed fairly one-sided matches, the seven IRB members proving too strong for the other teams. Half of the 24 matches across the four pools saw one team score 40 or more points. It is therefore no surprise that five of the seven highest-scoring Rugby World Cup matches were witnessed during this tournament, a statistic that is echoed in the ‘most points by an individual’ and ‘most tries by a team’ statistics. New Zealand won the final against France at Eden Park in Auckland 29–9. Eden Park is the main sports ground in Auckland, New Zealand for both Rugby union during winter and Cricket in summer The New Zealand team was captained by David Kirk, substituting for the injured Andy Dalton, and included such rugby greats as Sean Fitzpatrick, John Kirwan, Grant Fox and Michael Jones. David Edward Kirk, MBE, (born 5 October 1961 in Wellington; grew up in Palmerston North) is a former New Zealand Andrew Grant Dalton (born 16 November 1951 in Dunedin, New Zealand) is an ex- All Blacks Rugby union player who captained Sean Brian Thomas Fitzpatrick (born 4 June 1963 in Auckland) is a former Rugby union footballer who represented New Zealand, and is widely regarded John James Patrick Kirwan ONZM MBE (born 16 December 1964 is a New Zealand born Rugby union footballer turned coach Grant James Fox (born 6 June 1962 in New Plymouth) is former Rugby union player from New Zealand Michael Niko Jones (born 8 April 1965 in Auckland, New Zealand is a former Rugby union player and coach
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David Kirk holding the Webb Ellis Trophy after the
All Blacks won the final of the 1987 Rugby World Cup
The World Cup was contested by 16 different nations, in total, playing 32 matches over the duration of the tournament. Brisbane ( is the state capital of Queensland. Brisbane is the third most populous city in Australia and the most populous city of Queensland Ballymore Stadium is the name of a Rugby union stadium situated in Herston, a suburb of Brisbane, Australia. Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 Concord Oval (also Waratah Stadium) is a multi-use Stadium in Concord, Australia. The Auckland metropolitan area or Greater Auckland, in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country Eden Park is the main sports ground in Auckland, New Zealand for both Rugby union during winter and Cricket in summer Wellington (ˈwælɪŋtən is the Capital of New Zealand, the country's second largest urban area, the Christchurch (Ōtautahi The largest City in the South Island, it is also the second largest city and third largest urban area of New Zealand AMI Stadium, formerly Jade Stadium and Lancaster Park, is a sports stadium situated in Christchurch, New Zealand. Dunedin (dəˈneɪdɪn) Ōtepoti in Maori is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the principal city of the region of Carisbrook is a major sporting venue in Dunedin, New Zealand. Rotorua is a city on the southern shore of Lake Rotorua in the Bay of Plenty region of the North Island of New Zealand, and Rotorua Rotorua International Stadium is a multi-use Stadium located on Devon Street West in Westbrook suburb of Rotorua, New Zealand. Napier ( Ahuriri in Māori) is a port city in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. McLean Park is a chiefly a Cricket ground in Napier, New Zealand, though rugby is also played here Waikato Stadium is a major Rugby union and soccer venue in Hamilton, New Zealand, with a total capacity seated and standing of 25800 with Invercargill ( Waihōpai in Māori) is the southernmost and westernmost city in New Zealand, and one of the southernmost cities in the world Rugby Park Stadium is a Rugby union venue and home ground for Air New Zealand Cup team Southland. Palmerston North (Te Papa-i-oea is the main city of the Manawatu-Wanganui region of the North Island of New Zealand. The Zimbabwe national rugby union team are considered to be a third tier rugby union nation The Argentina national rugby team, nicknamed Los Pumas, represents Argentina in international Rugby union matches For the Canadian Rugby league team see Canada national rugby league team. For the American Rugby league team see United States national rugby league team. For the Japanese Rugby League team see Japan national rugby league team. The England national rugby union team represents England in Rugby union. The France national rugby union team represents France in Rugby union. The Ireland rugby union team represents the island of Ireland in Rugby union, which is a popular sport throughout both the Republic of Ireland and For the rugby sevens side see Italian national rugby union team (sevens The Italy national rugby union team represent the nation of The Romania national rugby union team, nicknamed The Oaks ( Stejarii) have long been one of the stronger European teams outside of the Six Nations The Scotland national rugby union team represent Scotland in international Rugby union. The Wales national rugby union team represent Wales in international The Australian national rugby union team is the representative side of Australia in Rugby union. The Fiji National rugby union team is one of the strongest national rugby union teams of the world and the third from Oceania, even still as a second tier nation The All Blacks are New Zealand's national team in Rugby union, the country's National sport. The Tonga national rugby union team is nicknamed Ikale Tahi (Sea Eagles. David Edward Kirk, MBE, (born 5 October 1961 in Wellington; grew up in Palmerston North) is a former New Zealand The All Blacks are New Zealand's national team in Rugby union, the country's National sport. There was no qualifying tournament to determine the participants, and instead the 16 nations were invited by the International Rugby Football Board to compete. The 16 nations were divided into four pools of four nations, with each nation playing their other pool opponents once, every nation playing three times during the group stages. Nations were awarded 2 points for a win, 1 for a draw and zero for a loss, the top two nations of every pool advanced to the quarter finals. The runners-up of each pool faced the winners of a different pool in the quarter finals. The winners moved on to the semi finals, with the winners then moving onto the final, and the losers of the semi finals contesting a third/fourth place play off.
Pool stage
Pool 1
Pool 2
Pool 3
Pool 4
Knock-out stage
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Third-place play-off
Final
External links
- All Blacks official match and player statistics
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Concord Oval (also Waratah Stadium) is a multi-use Stadium in Concord, Australia. Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 Peter James Winterbottom (born 31 May 1960) in Otley, West Yorkshire, is a former England Rugby union footballer who played Mike Harrison (born Michael Edward Harrison, 19 April 1956 in Barnsley, South Yorkshire) is a former first-class Rugby union Wade Dooley (October 2 1957 is a former England Rugby union international who played lock forward. Radell "Ray" Faraday Nelson (1931- is a Science fiction author and Cartoonist most famous for his 1963 short story " Eight O'Clock in the Morning" The Wales national rugby union team represent Wales in international The Ireland rugby union team represents the island of Ireland in Rugby union, which is a popular sport throughout both the Republic of Ireland and For the Canadian Rugby league team see Canada national rugby league team. The Tonga national rugby union team is nicknamed Ikale Tahi (Sea Eagles. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned For the Canadian Rugby league team see Canada national rugby league team. The Tonga national rugby union team is nicknamed Ikale Tahi (Sea Eagles. McLean Park is a chiefly a Cricket ground in Napier, New Zealand, though rugby is also played here Napier ( Ahuriri in Māori) is a port city in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. A try is the major way of scoring points in Rugby league and Rugby union. 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The Wales national rugby union team represent Wales in international Rugby Park Stadium is a Rugby union venue and home ground for Air New Zealand Cup team Southland. Invercargill ( Waihōpai in Māori) is the southernmost and westernmost city in New Zealand, and one of the southernmost cities in the world Gareth Rees (born on 30 June 1967) is a former Canadian international Rugby union footballer who played fly-half or full back Ieuan Evans (born 21 March 1964 in Pontarddulais, Wales is a former Rugby union footballer who played on the wing for Wales. 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The Fiji National rugby union team is one of the strongest national rugby union teams of the world and the third from Oceania, even still as a second tier nation The Argentina national rugby team, nicknamed Los Pumas, represents Argentina in international Rugby union matches For the rugby sevens side see Italian national rugby union team (sevens The Italy national rugby union team represent the nation of Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. The All Blacks are New Zealand's national team in Rugby union, the country's National sport. For the rugby sevens side see Italian national rugby union team (sevens The Italy national rugby union team represent the nation of Eden Park is the main sports ground in Auckland, New Zealand for both Rugby union during winter and Cricket in summer The Auckland metropolitan area or Greater Auckland, in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country John James Patrick Kirwan ONZM MBE (born 16 December 1964 is a New Zealand born Rugby union footballer turned coach David Edward Kirk, MBE, (born 5 October 1961 in Wellington; grew up in Palmerston North) is a former New Zealand A try is the major way of scoring points in Rugby league and Rugby union. Michael Niko Jones (born 8 April 1965 in Auckland, New Zealand is a former Rugby union player and coach Joe Stanley born 13 April, 1957 in Auckland, New Zealand is a former Rugby union player Alan Whetton (born 15 December 1959 in Auckland, New Zealand) also known as AJ is a former Rugby union footballer who played for New Grant James Fox (born 6 June 1962 in New Plymouth) is former Rugby union player from New Zealand Grant James Fox (born 6 June 1962 in New Plymouth) is former Rugby union player from New Zealand Oscar Collodo (born 16 August 1958 in Bern, Switzerland) is a former Italian Rugby union footballer who played 15 Oscar Collodo (born 16 August 1958 in Bern, Switzerland) is a former Italian Rugby union footballer who played 15 Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned The Argentina national rugby team, nicknamed Los Pumas, represents Argentina in international Rugby union matches The Fiji National rugby union team is one of the strongest national rugby union teams of the world and the third from Oceania, even still as a second tier nation Waikato Stadium is a major Rugby union and soccer venue in Hamilton, New Zealand, with a total capacity seated and standing of 25800 with Hamilton ( Kirikiriroa in Māori) is the centre of New Zealand 's fourth largest Urban area, and is the country's seventh largest City A try is the major way of scoring points in Rugby league and Rugby union. Hugo Porta (born 11 September 1951 in Buenos Aires) is a former Argentine Rugby Union footballer an International Rugby Hall of Fame inductee and arguably Hugo Porta (born 11 September 1951 in Buenos Aires) is a former Argentine Rugby Union footballer an International Rugby Hall of Fame inductee and arguably Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed The All Blacks are New Zealand's national team in Rugby union, the country's National sport. The Fiji National rugby union team is one of the strongest national rugby union teams of the world and the third from Oceania, even still as a second tier nation AMI Stadium, formerly Jade Stadium and Lancaster Park, is a sports stadium situated in Christchurch, New Zealand. Christchurch (Ōtautahi The largest City in the South Island, it is also the second largest city and third largest urban area of New Zealand John Gallagher may refer to John Gallagher Jr, actor/singer/dancer John Gallagher III, astronomer John Gallagher (cartoonist David Edward Kirk, MBE, (born 5 October 1961 in Wellington; grew up in Palmerston North) is a former New Zealand John James Patrick Kirwan ONZM MBE (born 16 December 1964 is a New Zealand born Rugby union footballer turned coach A try is the major way of scoring points in Rugby league and Rugby union. Alan Whetton (born 15 December 1959 in Auckland, New Zealand) also known as AJ is a former Rugby union footballer who played for New Grant James Fox (born 6 June 1962 in New Plymouth) is former Rugby union player from New Zealand Grant James Fox (born 6 June 1962 in New Plymouth) is former Rugby union player from New Zealand Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling The Argentina national rugby team, nicknamed Los Pumas, represents Argentina in international Rugby union matches For the rugby sevens side see Italian national rugby union team (sevens The Italy national rugby union team represent the nation of AMI Stadium, formerly Jade Stadium and Lancaster Park, is a sports stadium situated in Christchurch, New Zealand. Christchurch (Ōtautahi The largest City in the South Island, it is also the second largest city and third largest urban area of New Zealand Hugo Porta (born 11 September 1951 in Buenos Aires) is a former Argentine Rugby Union footballer an International Rugby Hall of Fame inductee and arguably Hugo Porta (born 11 September 1951 in Buenos Aires) is a former Argentine Rugby Union footballer an International Rugby Hall of Fame inductee and arguably Marcello Cuttitta (born 2 September 1966 in Latina) has been an Italian rugby player Oscar Collodo (born 16 August 1958 in Bern, Switzerland) is a former Italian Rugby union footballer who played 15 Oscar Collodo (born 16 August 1958 in Bern, Switzerland) is a former Italian Rugby union footballer who played 15 Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. The Fiji National rugby union team is one of the strongest national rugby union teams of the world and the third from Oceania, even still as a second tier nation For the rugby sevens side see Italian national rugby union team (sevens The Italy national rugby union team represent the nation of Carisbrook is a major sporting venue in Dunedin, New Zealand. Dunedin (dəˈneɪdɪn) Ōtepoti in Maori is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the principal city of the region of Marcello Cuttitta (born 2 September 1966 in Latina) has been an Italian rugby player Oscar Collodo (born 16 August 1958 in Bern, Switzerland) is a former Italian Rugby union footballer who played 15 Oscar Collodo (born 16 August 1958 in Bern, Switzerland) is a former Italian Rugby union footballer who played 15 Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected The All Blacks are New Zealand's national team in Rugby union, the country's National sport. The Argentina national rugby team, nicknamed Los Pumas, represents Argentina in international Rugby union matches Athletic Park was a well-known ground used mostly for rugby matches in Wellington, New Zealand. Wellington (ˈwælɪŋtən is the Capital of New Zealand, the country's second largest urban area, the David Edward Kirk, MBE, (born 5 October 1961 in Wellington; grew up in Palmerston North) is a former New Zealand Zinzan Valentine Brooke (born Murray Zinzan Brooke on February 14, 1965; changed name by Deed poll) is a former New Zealand Joe Stanley born 13 April, 1957 in Auckland, New Zealand is a former Rugby union player Kieran James Crowley (b 31 August, 1961 in Kaponga, New Zealand) is the current coach of the Canadian men's rugby team and a former member Alan Whetton (born 15 December 1959 in Auckland, New Zealand) also known as AJ is a former Rugby union footballer who played for New Grant James Fox (born 6 June 1962 in New Plymouth) is former Rugby union player from New Zealand Grant James Fox (born 6 June 1962 in New Plymouth) is former Rugby union player from New Zealand Hugo Porta (born 11 September 1951 in Buenos Aires) is a former Argentine Rugby Union footballer an International Rugby Hall of Fame inductee and arguably Hugo Porta (born 11 September 1951 in Buenos Aires) is a former Argentine Rugby Union footballer an International Rugby Hall of Fame inductee and arguably The France national rugby union team represents France in Rugby union. The Scotland national rugby union team represent Scotland in international Rugby union. The Romania national rugby union team, nicknamed The Oaks ( Stejarii) have long been one of the stronger European teams outside of the Six Nations The Zimbabwe national rugby union team are considered to be a third tier rugby union nation Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne The Romania national rugby union team, nicknamed The Oaks ( Stejarii) have long been one of the stronger European teams outside of the Six Nations The Zimbabwe national rugby union team are considered to be a third tier rugby union nation Eden Park is the main sports ground in Auckland, New Zealand for both Rugby union during winter and Cricket in summer The Auckland metropolitan area or Greater Auckland, in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne The France national rugby union team represents France in Rugby union. The Scotland national rugby union team represent Scotland in international Rugby union. AMI Stadium, formerly Jade Stadium and Lancaster Park, is a sports stadium situated in Christchurch, New Zealand. Christchurch (Ōtautahi The largest City in the South Island, it is also the second largest city and third largest urban area of New Zealand Philippe Sella (born 14 February 1962 in Tonneins) is a French former rugby union player who until recently held the record for most international appearances in Pierre Berbizier (born 17 June, 1958) is a French former Rugby union footballer and currently a coach Serge Blanco (born 31 August 1958 in Caracas, Venezuela) is a former Rugby union footballer who played for Biarritz Olympique and France Serge Blanco (born 31 August 1958 in Caracas, Venezuela) is a former Rugby union footballer who played for Biarritz Olympique and France Serge Blanco (born 31 August 1958 in Caracas, Venezuela) is a former Rugby union footballer who played for Biarritz Olympique and France For the Scotland international rugby union player see Derek White (rugby player Derek White is an American writer of daring Surreal and Andrew Gavin Hastings OBE (born 3 January 1962 in Edinburgh) is a former Scottish Rugby Union player Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling The France national rugby union team represents France in Rugby union. The Romania national rugby union team, nicknamed The Oaks ( Stejarii) have long been one of the stronger European teams outside of the Six Nations Athletic Park was a well-known ground used mostly for rugby matches in Wellington, New Zealand. Wellington (ˈwælɪŋtən is the Capital of New Zealand, the country's second largest urban area, the Didier Camberabero (born January 9, 1961 in Valence, France is a former French international Rugby union, who represented France at fly half Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following The Scotland national rugby union team represent Scotland in international Rugby union. The Zimbabwe national rugby union team are considered to be a third tier rugby union nation Athletic Park was a well-known ground used mostly for rugby matches in Wellington, New Zealand. Wellington (ˈwælɪŋtən is the Capital of New Zealand, the country's second largest urban area, the Alan Tait (born 2 July 1964 in Kelso) is a Scottish rugby footballer and coach Iwan Tukalo (born March 5, 1961 in Edinburgh) was a Scottish Rugby union footballer winning 37 caps for his country Iain Angus McLeod Paxton (born 29 December 1957) is a Scottish Rugby union player who won 36 caps at and lock between 1981 and 1988 scoring Andrew Gavin Hastings OBE (born 3 January 1962 in Edinburgh) is a former Scottish Rugby Union player John Jeffrey was born March 25, 1959 in Kelso in the Scottish Borders Andrew Gavin Hastings OBE (born 3 January 1962 in Edinburgh) is a former Scottish Rugby Union player Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks The Romania national rugby union team, nicknamed The Oaks ( Stejarii) have long been one of the stronger European teams outside of the Six Nations The Scotland national rugby union team represent Scotland in international Rugby union. Carisbrook is a major sporting venue in Dunedin, New Zealand. Dunedin (dəˈneɪdɪn) Ōtepoti in Maori is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the principal city of the region of Florică Murariu ( 28 March 1955 &ndash 25 December 1989) was a Romanian Rugby union player John Jeffrey was born March 25, 1959 in Kelso in the Scottish Borders Alan Tait (born 2 July 1964 in Kelso) is a Scottish rugby footballer and coach Andrew Gavin Hastings OBE (born 3 January 1962 in Edinburgh) is a former Scottish Rugby Union player Iwan Tukalo (born March 5, 1961 in Edinburgh) was a Scottish Rugby union footballer winning 37 caps for his country Andrew Gavin Hastings OBE (born 3 January 1962 in Edinburgh) is a former Scottish Rugby Union player Andrew Gavin Hastings OBE (born 3 January 1962 in Edinburgh) is a former Scottish Rugby Union player Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks The France national rugby union team represents France in Rugby union. The Zimbabwe national rugby union team are considered to be a third tier rugby union nation Eden Park is the main sports ground in Auckland, New Zealand for both Rugby union during winter and Cricket in summer The Auckland metropolitan area or Greater Auckland, in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country Didier Camberabero (born January 9, 1961 in Valence, France is a former French international Rugby union, who represented France at fly half Daniel Dubroca (born 25 April 1954, Aiguillon) is a former French national rugby union player and coach Didier Camberabero (born January 9, 1961 in Valence, France is a former French international Rugby union, who represented France at fly half AMI Stadium, formerly Jade Stadium and Lancaster Park, is a sports stadium situated in Christchurch, New Zealand. Christchurch (Ōtautahi The largest City in the South Island, it is also the second largest city and third largest urban area of New Zealand The All Blacks are New Zealand's national team in Rugby union, the country's National sport. Ballymore Stadium is the name of a Rugby union stadium situated in Herston, a suburb of Brisbane, Australia. Brisbane ( is the state capital of Queensland. Brisbane is the third most populous city in Australia and the most populous city of Queensland The Scotland national rugby union team represent Scotland in international Rugby union. The All Blacks are New Zealand's national team in Rugby union, the country's National sport. Ballymore Stadium is the name of a Rugby union stadium situated in Herston, a suburb of Brisbane, Australia. Brisbane ( is the state capital of Queensland. Brisbane is the third most populous city in Australia and the most populous city of Queensland The Wales national rugby union team represent Wales in international The Wales national rugby union team represent Wales in international Eden Park is the main sports ground in Auckland, New Zealand for both Rugby union during winter and Cricket in summer The Auckland metropolitan area or Greater Auckland, in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country The England national rugby union team represents England in Rugby union. The All Blacks are New Zealand's national team in Rugby union, the country's National sport. Eden Park is the main sports ground in Auckland, New Zealand for both Rugby union during winter and Cricket in summer The Auckland metropolitan area or Greater Auckland, in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country The France national rugby union team represents France in Rugby union. The France national rugby union team represents France in Rugby union. Concord Oval (also Waratah Stadium) is a multi-use Stadium in Concord, Australia. Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 The Fiji National rugby union team is one of the strongest national rugby union teams of the world and the third from Oceania, even still as a second tier nation The France national rugby union team represents France in Rugby union. Concord Oval (also Waratah Stadium) is a multi-use Stadium in Concord, Australia. Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 The Australian national rugby union team is the representative side of Australia in Rugby union. The Australian national rugby union team is the representative side of Australia in Rugby union. The Wales national rugby union team represent Wales in international The Ireland rugby union team represents the island of Ireland in Rugby union, which is a popular sport throughout both the Republic of Ireland and The Australian national rugby union team is the representative side of Australia in Rugby union. Rotorua International Stadium is a multi-use Stadium located on Devon Street West in Westbrook suburb of Rotorua, New Zealand. Rotorua is a city on the southern shore of Lake Rotorua in the Bay of Plenty region of the North Island of New Zealand, and Rotorua Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year The All Blacks are New Zealand's national team in Rugby union, the country's National sport. The Scotland national rugby union team represent Scotland in international Rugby union. AMI Stadium, formerly Jade Stadium and Lancaster Park, is a sports stadium situated in Christchurch, New Zealand. Christchurch (Ōtautahi The largest City in the South Island, it is also the second largest city and third largest urban area of New Zealand Alan Whetton (born 15 December 1959 in Auckland, New Zealand) also known as AJ is a former Rugby union footballer who played for New John Gallagher may refer to John Gallagher Jr, actor/singer/dancer John Gallagher III, astronomer John Gallagher (cartoonist Grant James Fox (born 6 June 1962 in New Plymouth) is former Rugby union player from New Zealand Grant James Fox (born 6 June 1962 in New Plymouth) is former Rugby union player from New Zealand Andrew Gavin Hastings OBE (born 3 January 1962 in Edinburgh) is a former Scottish Rugby Union player Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins The Australian national rugby union team is the representative side of Australia in Rugby union. The Ireland rugby union team represents the island of Ireland in Rugby union, which is a popular sport throughout both the Republic of Ireland and Concord Oval (also Waratah Stadium) is a multi-use Stadium in Concord, Australia. Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 Matthew Peter Burke (born September 15 1964 in Darlinghurst) was an Australian Rugby union and Rugby league player Brian Smith is the name of Brian Cantwell Smith, Dean of the Faculty of Information Studies at the University of Toronto Michael Lynagh (born 25 October 1963 is an Australian Rugby union footballer who was a fly-half. Michael Lynagh (born 25 October 1963 is an Australian Rugby union footballer who was a fly-half. This is a disambiguation page Hugo MacNeill may refer to Hugo MacNeill (Irish soldier Hugo MacNeill (rugby player Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins The Fiji National rugby union team is one of the strongest national rugby union teams of the world and the third from Oceania, even still as a second tier nation The France national rugby union team represents France in Rugby union. Eden Park is the main sports ground in Auckland, New Zealand for both Rugby union during winter and Cricket in summer The Auckland metropolitan area or Greater Auckland, in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country Clive Norling is a former Welsh international Rugby union referee Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable The England national rugby union team represents England in Rugby union. The Wales national rugby union team represent Wales in international Ballymore Stadium is the name of a Rugby union stadium situated in Herston, a suburb of Brisbane, Australia. Brisbane ( is the state capital of Queensland. Brisbane is the third most populous city in Australia and the most populous city of Queensland Gareth Roberts is a former international Wales Rugby union player Robert Jones (born 10 November 1965 at Trebanos, Wales) is a former Welsh Rugby union footballer and a current rugby coach Paul Thorburn (born 24th November 1962 in Rheindalen Germany is a former Neath RFC and international Wales rugby union player who played at full back Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for The Australian national rugby union team is the representative side of Australia in Rugby union. The France national rugby union team represents France in Rugby union. Concord Oval (also Waratah Stadium) is a multi-use Stadium in Concord, Australia. Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 David Ian Campese (born 21 October 1962 in Queanbeyan from an Italian father and an Australian mother Michael Lynagh (born 25 October 1963 is an Australian Rugby union footballer who was a fly-half. Michael Lynagh (born 25 October 1963 is an Australian Rugby union footballer who was a fly-half. Michael Lynagh (born 25 October 1963 is an Australian Rugby union footballer who was a fly-half. Philippe Sella (born 14 February 1962 in Tonneins) is a French former rugby union player who until recently held the record for most international appearances in Serge Blanco (born 31 August 1958 in Caracas, Venezuela) is a former Rugby union footballer who played for Biarritz Olympique and France Didier Camberabero (born January 9, 1961 in Valence, France is a former French international Rugby union, who represented France at fly half Didier Camberabero (born January 9, 1961 in Valence, France is a former French international Rugby union, who represented France at fly half Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the The All Blacks are New Zealand's national team in Rugby union, the country's National sport. The Wales national rugby union team represent Wales in international Ballymore Stadium is the name of a Rugby union stadium situated in Herston, a suburb of Brisbane, Australia. Brisbane ( is the state capital of Queensland. Brisbane is the third most populous city in Australia and the most populous city of Queensland John James Patrick Kirwan ONZM MBE (born 16 December 1964 is a New Zealand born Rugby union footballer turned coach Wayne Thomas "Buck" Shelford (born 13 December 1957 in Rotorua) is a former Rugby union footballer and coach who represented and captained John Drake may refer to John Drake (rugby player, former New Zealand rugby footballer John Burroughs Drake (1826-1895, first generation Alan Whetton (born 15 December 1959 in Auckland, New Zealand) also known as AJ is a former Rugby union footballer who played for New Joe Stanley born 13 April, 1957 in Auckland, New Zealand is a former Rugby union player Grant James Fox (born 6 June 1962 in New Plymouth) is former Rugby union player from New Zealand Grant James Fox (born 6 June 1962 in New Plymouth) is former Rugby union player from New Zealand Paul Thorburn (born 24th November 1962 in Rheindalen Germany is a former Neath RFC and international Wales rugby union player who played at full back Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) The Australian national rugby union team is the representative side of Australia in Rugby union. The Wales national rugby union team represent Wales in international Rotorua International Stadium is a multi-use Stadium located on Devon Street West in Westbrook suburb of Rotorua, New Zealand. Rotorua is a city on the southern shore of Lake Rotorua in the Bay of Plenty region of the North Island of New Zealand, and Rotorua Matthew Peter Burke (born September 15 1964 in Darlinghurst) was an Australian Rugby union and Rugby league player Michael Lynagh (born 25 October 1963 is an Australian Rugby union footballer who was a fly-half. Michael Lynagh (born 25 October 1963 is an Australian Rugby union footballer who was a fly-half. Michael Lynagh (born 25 October 1963 is an Australian Rugby union footballer who was a fly-half. Gareth Roberts is a former international Wales Rugby union player Adrian Michael Hadley is a former Wales international rugby union and rugby league player Paul Thorburn (born 24th November 1962 in Rheindalen Germany is a former Neath RFC and international Wales rugby union player who played at full back Paul Thorburn (born 24th November 1962 in Rheindalen Germany is a former Neath RFC and international Wales rugby union player who played at full back Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) The All Blacks are New Zealand's national team in Rugby union, the country's National sport. The France national rugby union team represents France in Rugby union. Eden Park is the main sports ground in Auckland, New Zealand for both Rugby union during winter and Cricket in summer The Auckland metropolitan area or Greater Auckland, in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country Michael Niko Jones (born 8 April 1965 in Auckland, New Zealand is a former Rugby union player and coach David Edward Kirk, MBE, (born 5 October 1961 in Wellington; grew up in Palmerston North) is a former New Zealand John James Patrick Kirwan ONZM MBE (born 16 December 1964 is a New Zealand born Rugby union footballer turned coach Grant James Fox (born 6 June 1962 in New Plymouth) is former Rugby union player from New Zealand Grant James Fox (born 6 June 1962 in New Plymouth) is former Rugby union player from New Zealand Grant James Fox (born 6 June 1962 in New Plymouth) is former Rugby union player from New Zealand Pierre Berbizier (born 17 June, 1958) is a French former Rugby union footballer and currently a coach Didier Camberabero (born January 9, 1961 in Valence, France is a former French international Rugby union, who represented France at fly half Didier Camberabero (born January 9, 1961 in Valence, France is a former French international Rugby union, who represented France at fly half The All Blacks are New Zealand's national team in Rugby union, the country's National sport. com
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