After all that rugby it seems only right that we have our own little awards ceremony for the characters and incidents that have made the World Cup 2007 so memorable.

So, please read on:

Worst refereeing decision: STUART DICKINSON

What a pity for the masses of French fans congregated in around the historic Parc de Princes.

Having undoubtedly delivered the best World Cup ever from the point of view of the stadia and support, the team once again fluffed their lines in the face of their nemesis, Argentina. More

The anti-Bernard Laporte campaign was expected. Well, here it is!

Here in France, everybody fell violently back on earth after the loss against England. Les Bleus could have avoided this disappointment by loosing to the All-Blacks one week earlier. More

The 2007 Rugby World Cup marks a real evolution in rugby. The English forwards pushed their team into the final, the Springboks athletes trashed their opponents’ defense thanks to their power. The pool games could have hinted that this power, typical of Southern Hemisphere rugby, was the key for success.

Chabalmania now depends on a decision that the World Cup citing committee will take after his disciplinary hearing this Monday in Paris, after his tackle on English lock Simon Shaw was deemed dangerous. More

Painful awakening in Paris….Still one week of World Cup to go, but the feast isn’t the same here. France now seeks the consolation prize but the heart isn’t there. More

That certainly wasn't a game for the neutrals. Both teams appeared to be crippled by nerves, and a detrmination to not have to play anywhere near their own try-line. More

Sports journalists Richard Escot and Robbie Nock discuss on FRANCE 24 the upcoming Rugby World Cup semi-final of epic proportions. Defence is expected to steal the show in this encounter between historical rivals.

Who would dare to dredge up the controversies surrounding Bernard Laporte since Les Bleus feat in Cardiff?