France beat England to 2007 World Cup

France have been awarded the 2007 Rugby World Cup after defeating England in a two-way bidding race.

France beat England to 2007 World Cup
Thu, 10 Apr, 2003 - 17:46

France have been awarded the 2007 Rugby World Cup after defeating England in a two-way bidding race.

International Rugby Board chiefs made the announcement in Dublin, giving their backing to the French bid after a vote by the IRB Council.

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