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.

French coach Bernard Laporte controversial choices, the fans’ troubles travelling to Cardiff, New Zealand’s overconfidence have now been forgotten …The match between the world’s best

Fans from 193 countries are expected to be glued to their TV sets for the World Cup. Rugby's growing popularity makes it an attractive prospect for sponsors. More