{"title":"Small 2007 Rugby World Cup Shirts","description":"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/classic15.co.uk\/collections\/2007-rugby-world-cup-shirts\" title=\"Classic 2007 Rugby World Cup Shirts\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/2007_RWC_Header_3_fa911e5d-678e-4108-9a96-8f055de5b729_1024x1024.png?v=1555790033\" alt=\"\" width=\"877\" height=\"239\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld, original adult's size small 2007 Rugby World Cup shirts. Official jerseys from the 2007 international tournament, including eventual winners South Africa. Held in France, the Springboks defeated England in the final at the Stade Francais.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2007-08-usa-home-rugby-shirt-s","title":"2007\/08 USA Home Rugby Shirt (S)","description":"\u003cimg height=\"74\" width=\"319\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Specifiications_large.png?194\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e9\/10 Superb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003eAdult's Small (loose fitting)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChest Measurement: \u003c\/strong\u003e41-43 Inches \/ 104-109 CM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer: \u003c\/strong\u003eKooga\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour: \u003c\/strong\u003eRed, blue \u0026amp; white trim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003ePolyester\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasons:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2007\/08\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatches:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6mgEIVIWAOQ\" height=\"300\" width=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"80\" width=\"309\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/description_large.png?194%20alt=\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial Kooga USA home rugby shirt from the 2007\/08 international season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition of this original rugby jersey is 9\u003cspan\u003e\/10 – Superb\u003c\/span\u003e (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Background_large.png?194%20alt=\" width=\"309\" height=\"80\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSA Rugby became a member of the International Rugby Football Board in 1987. The worldwide body would become the International Rugby Board (IRB) in 1998 and World Rugby in 2014. USA Rugby does not hold a vote on WR's 28 member Executive Council—the majority of votes are held by the 8 founding nations—although NACRA members collectively hold one vote on the Executive Council.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn December 2011, for the first time, USA Rugby placed a representative on the 10-man IRB Executive Committee. Bob Latham, in his role as chair of NACRA, represents NACRA on the Executive Committee.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kooga","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40069457444949,"sku":"7357","price":39.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/products\/IMG_20230310_100945_72c3b562-87bb-43f1-881c-8c204e9a3dd7.jpg?v=1678697392"},{"product_id":"2007-tonga-home-world-cup-rugby-shirt-s","title":"2007 Tonga Home World Cup Rugby Shirt (S)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"80\" width=\"350\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Specifiications_large.png?194\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10 Excellent. One small faint line mark on the lower front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult Small (loose fitting)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChest Measurement: \u003c\/strong\u003e42-44 Inches \/ 107-112 CM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kooga\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red, white trim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Material: \u003c\/strong\u003ePolyester\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasons:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2007\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatches: \u003c\/strong\u003e2007 Rugby World Cup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QODNGjBlanI\" height=\"450\" width=\"650\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/description_large.png?194%20alt=\" width=\"320\" height=\"83\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial Kooga Tonga home rugby shirt from the 2007 international tournament. Complete with 2007 Rugby World Cup patch on the chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition of this original rugby jersey is \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8\/10 - Excellent. One small faint line mark on the lower front\u003c\/span\u003e (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"84\" width=\"324\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Background_large.png?194%20alt=\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the 2003 Rugby World Cup Tonga lost all their games and finished bottom of their pool. Despite keeping Wales to 20–27, they were again thrashed by New Zealand 91–7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2007 Tonga participated in the 2007 Rugby World Cup, winning 2 of their pool matches and nearly defeating the eventual champions, South Africa, in one of the most memorable and exciting games of the tournament, eventually going down 30–25.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kooga","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45226420928806,"sku":"8539","price":59.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/IMG_20230607_131217_da93e4d3-be68-436b-87a6-b817d9ea6206.jpg?v=1686555407"},{"product_id":"2007-08-australia-home-pro-fit-rugby-shirt-m","title":"2007 Australia Home Pro-Fit Rugby Shirt (S)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/Specifiications_15896efb-7a46-4195-82eb-a9b25e1eaeb8.png?v=1720513391\" width=\"350\" height=\"80\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e8\/10 Excellent. Light wear to the sponsor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003eAdult Small\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChest Measurement: \u003c\/strong\u003e38-40 Inches \/ 97-101 CM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canterbury\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold, green \u0026amp; white trim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003ePolyester\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasons: \u003c\/strong\u003e2007 \u0026amp; 2008\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatches:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L3q5TUIlAYY\" height=\"450\" width=\"650\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"83\" width=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/description_large.png?194%20alt=\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial Canterbury Wallabies home short sleeved rugby shirt from the 2007 international season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Canterbury's 'pro-fit' version of the jersey, designed to play rugby in. It features an upgraded material mix aimed at increased durability \u0026amp; flexibility, and textured grips assist on the chest, shoulders and the upper rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the delicate nature of the material of the sponsor, it is recommended that this part of the jersey is hand washed with cool water only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition of this original rugby jersey is 8\/10 - Excellent. Light wear to the sponsor (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Background_large.png?194%20alt=\" width=\"324\" height=\"84\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Connolly\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas named as the head-coach of Australia in early 2006. Australia won both of two Tests against England in 2006, as well as a subsequent win over Ireland. Australia lost by 20 points in their opening Tri-Nations fixture against the All Blacks. They then beat South Africa in Brisbane by 49–0. They won one of their remaining four matches of the tournament. Following defeat by England in the Quarter-Finals of the 2007 Rugby World Cup, Connolly announced he was resigning as head-coach.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canterbury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45228704760102,"sku":"11629","price":59.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/IMG_20251023_125216.jpg?v=1761221892"},{"product_id":"2007-08-england-away-rugby-shirt-s","title":"2007\/08 England Away Rugby Shirt (S)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Specifiications_large.png?194\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"80\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10 Excellent. One tiny faint dot mark on the sleeve. A little wear to the motif on the upper chest. The was\/ care label has been removed from inside the garment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003eAdult Small\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChest Measurement: \u003c\/strong\u003e36-38 Inches \/ 97-101 CM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer: \u003c\/strong\u003eNike\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour: \u003c\/strong\u003eRed, white trim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eCotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasons: \u003c\/strong\u003e2007\/2008 \u0026amp; 2008\/2009\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer: \u003c\/strong\u003eN\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatches: \u003c\/strong\u003eN\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"650\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1l46i4frrts\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"83\" width=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/description_large.png?194%20alt=\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial Nike England short sleeved rugby shirt from the 2007\/08 international season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition of this original rugby jersey is 8\/10 - Excellent. One tiny faint dot mark on the sleeve. A little wear to the motif on the upper chest. The was\/ care label has been removed from inside the garment (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Background_large.png?194%20alt=\" width=\"324\" height=\"84\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2007 defence\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof the cup in France got off to a very poor start, with a below par victory over the United States and a heavy 36–0 defeat to South Africa leaving the holders on the brink of elimination at the group stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproved performances against Samoa and Tonga saw England again reach the knockout stages as pool runners-up, before a surprise 12–10 defeat of Australia in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMarseille\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand a narrow 14–9 victory over the host nation France carried England to a second successive final appearance. The final was played in Paris on 20 October against South Africa, who won by 15 points to 6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngland's Jonny Wilkinson became the highest overall points scorer in World Cup history when he kicked all 12 points in England's quarter-final victory over Australia in 2007. He kicked a further 9 points (including a 40-yard (40 m) drop goal) in the semi-final and 6 in the final defeat to South Africa.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEngland has the fourth most points in World Cup history with (1,246), and the fourth highest number of tries scored with (131).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nike","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55007467766136,"sku":"10415","price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/IMG_20260223_103924.jpg?v=1771855526"},{"product_id":"2007-south-africa-home-rugby-shirt-s-1","title":"2007 South Africa Away Rugby Shirt (S)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Specifiications_large.png?194\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"80\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e9\/10 Superb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult Small (loose fitting)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChest Measurement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39-41 Inches \/ 99-103 CM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canterbury\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour: \u003c\/strong\u003eGreen, white \u0026amp; gold trim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65% Polyester 35% Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasons: \u003c\/strong\u003e2007\/2008 \u0026amp; 2008\/2009\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer: \u003c\/strong\u003eN\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatches: \u003c\/strong\u003eN\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p_UwgqWyEnc\" height=\"450\" width=\"650\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"83\" width=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/description_large.png?194%20alt=\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial Canterbury Springbok away short sleeved rugby shirt from the 2007 international season. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition of this original rugby jersey is 9\/10 – Superb (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Background_large.png?194%20alt=\" width=\"324\" height=\"84\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrouped in Pool A at the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2007 Rugby World Cup\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein France, they opened their campaign in Paris with a 59–7 victory over Samoa. Next up was England at the Stade de France, where the Springboks triumphed 36–-0. The third pool game against Tonga in Lens was more competitive and they narrowly won 30–25. The final pool game against the USA in Montpellier produced a 64–15 win.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving won all their pool games, they advanced to the quarter finals to defeat Fiji 37–20 before accounting for Argentina 37–13 in the semi-finals. They prevailed 15–6 over England to lift the Webb Ellis Cup for a second time on 20 October 2007. The Springboks won the match joining Australia as the only other national team, at the time, to have won the trophy twice (New Zealand also won it for a second time in 2011).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canterbury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55193653182840,"sku":"10786","price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/20250703_112940.jpg?v=1751889059"},{"product_id":"2007-08-england-home-rugby-shirt-s","title":"2007\/08 England Home Rugby Shirt. (S)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"80\" width=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/Specifiications_15896efb-7a46-4195-82eb-a9b25e1eaeb8.png?v=1720513391\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\u003cspan\u003e\/10 Excellent. One small faint mark near the elbow area on one sleeve. One small faint mark on the lower front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003eAdult Small\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChest Measurement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36-38 Inches \/ 92-97 CM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer: \u003c\/strong\u003eNike\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhite, red trim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eCotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasons: \u003c\/strong\u003e2007\/2008 \u0026amp; 2008\/2009\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatches: \u003c\/strong\u003eN\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Gks20x-fbys\" height=\"450\" width=\"650\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"83\" width=\"314\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/description_d15e0c0e-732b-40c1-9fe6-e9e75e702484.png?v=1720513450\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial Nike England home long sleeved rugby shirt from the 2007\/08 international season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition of this original rugby jersey is 8\u003cspan\u003e\/10 - Excellent. One small faint mark near the elbow area on one sleeve. One small faint mark on the lower front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (see photos).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"81\" width=\"316\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/Background_abc7e21f-fa9c-45c7-8e00-082805416f4c.png?v=1720513474\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2007 defence\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof the cup in France got off to a very poor start, with a below par victory over the United States and a heavy 36–0 defeat to South Africa leaving the holders on the brink of elimination at the group stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproved performances against Samoa and Tonga saw England again reach the knockout stages as pool runners-up, before a surprise 12–10 defeat of Australia in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMarseille\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand a narrow 14–9 victory over the host nation France carried England to a second successive final appearance. The final was played in Paris on 20 October against South Africa, who won by 15 points to 6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngland's Jonny Wilkinson became the highest overall points scorer in World Cup history when he kicked all 12 points in England's quarter-final victory over Australia in 2007. He kicked a further 9 points (including a 40-yard (40 m) drop goal) in the semi-final and 6 in the final defeat to South Africa.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEngland has the fourth most points in World Cup history with (1,246), and the fourth highest number of tries scored with (131).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nike","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55236125622648,"sku":"10663","price":44.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/20250519_131037.jpg?v=1747723930"},{"product_id":"2007-08-ireland-home-rugby-shirt-s","title":"2007\/08 Ireland Home Rugby Shirt (S)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Specifiications_large.png?194\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"80\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10 Superb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003eAdult Small\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChest Measurement: \u003c\/strong\u003e38-40 Inches \/ 97-101 CM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer: \u003c\/strong\u003eCanterbury\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour: \u003c\/strong\u003eGreen, white trim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003e60% Cotton 40% Polyester\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasons: \u003c\/strong\u003e2007\/2008 \u0026amp; 2008\/2009\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer: \u003c\/strong\u003eN\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatches: \u003c\/strong\u003eN\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"650\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WBN6LWmEOCU\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"83\" width=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/description_large.png?194%20alt=\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial Canterbury Ireland home short sleeved rugby shirt from the 2007\/08 international season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition of this original rugby jersey is 9\/10 - Superb\u003cspan\u003e (see photos).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Background_large.png?194%20alt=\" width=\"324\" height=\"84\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2007, the IRFU created the \"High Performance Select Group\" of up-and-coming Irish players.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith the rebuilding of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLansdowne Road, a new venue was required;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCroke Park, home of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGaelic Athletic Association, hosted two 2007 Six Nations games against France and England. 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Eddie O'Sullivan resigned as Ireland coach and Declan Kidney was appointed.\u003csup\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIreland won the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2009 Six Nations Championship\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGrand Slam, their first Six Nations win since 1985 and first Grand Slam since 1948.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAfter an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAutumn Series\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evictory against\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSouth Africa\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand a draw against\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAustralia, Ireland ended 2009 unbeaten.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canterbury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55259988427128,"sku":"11080","price":119.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/IMG_20250827_141445.jpg?v=1756308658"},{"product_id":"2007-ireland-home-world-cup-pro-fit-rugby-shirt-3xl-1","title":"2007 Ireland Home World Cup Pro-Fit Rugby Shirt (3XL)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"80\" width=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/Specifiications_15896efb-7a46-4195-82eb-a9b25e1eaeb8.png?v=1720513391\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10 Superb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003eAdult 3XL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChest Measurement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48-50 Inches \/ 122-127 CM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer: \u003c\/strong\u003eCanterbury\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour: \u003c\/strong\u003eGreen, white trim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003ePolyester\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasons:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2007\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer: \u003c\/strong\u003eN\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatches:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2007 Rugby World Cup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PWj-8nO0PlY\" height=\"450\" width=\"650\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"83\" width=\"314\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/description_d15e0c0e-732b-40c1-9fe6-e9e75e702484.png?v=1720513450\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial Canterbury Ireland home rugby shirt from the 2007 international tournament. Complete with 2007 Rugby World Cup patch embroidered on the chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Canterbury's 'pro-fit' version of the jersey, designed to play rugby in. It features a durable \u0026amp; flexible material mix and reinforced stitching (compared to the 'traditional' version).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition of this original rugby jersey is\u003cspan\u003e 9\/10 - Superb\u003c\/span\u003e (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"81\" width=\"316\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/Background_abc7e21f-fa9c-45c7-8e00-082805416f4c.png?v=1720513474\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2007, the IRFU created the \"High Performance Select Group\" of up-and-coming Irish players.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith the rebuilding of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLansdowne Road, a new venue was required;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCroke Park, home of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGaelic Athletic Association, hosted two 2007 Six Nations games against France and England. Ireland's\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2008 Six Nations\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecampaign included three losses. Eddie O'Sullivan resigned as Ireland coach and Declan Kidney was appointed.\u003csup\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIreland won the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2009 Six Nations Championship\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGrand Slam, their first Six Nations win since 1985 and first Grand Slam since 1948.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAfter an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAutumn Series\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evictory against\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSouth Africa\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand a draw against\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAustralia, Ireland ended 2009 unbeaten.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canterbury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55416842060152,"sku":"11641","price":119.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/IMG_20260113_115813.jpg?v=1768380045"},{"product_id":"2007-08-france-home-pro-fit-rugby-shirt-s","title":"2007\/08 France Home Pro-Fit Rugby Shirt (S)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"80\" width=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/Specifiications_15896efb-7a46-4195-82eb-a9b25e1eaeb8.png?v=1720513391\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10 Excellent. A little light surface wear on the upper chest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult Small\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChest Measurement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37-39 Inches \/ 95-99 CM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Navy, royal blue sash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Material: \u003c\/strong\u003ePolyester\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasons:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2007\/2008 \u0026amp; 2008\/2009\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatches: \u003c\/strong\u003eN\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mb2M_ZO2yjs\" height=\"450\" width=\"650\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"83\" width=\"314\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/description_d15e0c0e-732b-40c1-9fe6-e9e75e702484.png?v=1720513450\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial Nike France home pro-fit short sleeved rugby shirt from the 2007\/08 international season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Nike's 'Pro-Fit' version of the jersey, designed for rugby players. It features a slim fitting design and a different material mix for increased flexibility \u0026amp; durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition of this original rugby jersey is 8\/10 - Excellent. A little light surface wear on the upper chest (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"81\" width=\"316\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/Background_abc7e21f-fa9c-45c7-8e00-082805416f4c.png?v=1720513474\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the opener of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWorld Cup 2007,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eArgentina\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edefeated France 17–12. However, after defeating\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIreland\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e25–3, France qualified for the quarter-finals. After defeating the New Zealand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAll Blacks\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e20–18, they lost to England 14–9 in the semi-final. France then lost for a second time to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eArgentina\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e34–10 in the third-place match. In 2010, France won its ninth Grand Slam.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nike","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55529718153592,"sku":"12124","price":34.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/IMG_20250602_130959.jpg?v=1748871288"},{"product_id":"2007-new-zealand-home-world-cup-rugby-shirt-s","title":"2007 New Zealand Home World Cup Rugby Shirt (S)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Specifiications_large.png?194\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"80\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10 Superb. 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Complete with embroidered IRB Rugby World Cup patch on the chest, 1987 World Cup winners \u0026amp; 'France 2007' details embroidered on the sleeves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition of this original rugby shirt is 9\/10 - Superb. Tiny wear to the little 'climacool' motif , near the lower front hem (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Background_large.png?194%20alt=\" width=\"324\" height=\"84\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2007 season started off with two\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emid-year tests\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eagainst France. New Zealand won the tests 42–11 at Eden Park and 61–10 at Westpac Stadium. A third game, against Canada, resulted in a 64–13 win, although the game was more competitive than the score line indicated.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNew Zealand's first\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTri-Nations\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egame of 2007 was against the Springboks in Durban, South Africa. New Zealand scored two tries in the final ten minutes of the game to win 26–21.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following week against the Wallabies at the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMelbourne Cricket Ground\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe Wallabies upset New Zealand to win 20–15, New Zealand's first loss to Australia since 2004. The All Blacks won their following home games to successfully defend the Tri-Nations Series for 2007. New Zealand entered the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2007 Rugby World Cup\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas favourites, and topped their pool, beating Scotland, Italy, Romania and Portugal by at least 40 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, they then suffered a defeat by hosts France in the quarter-finals in Cardiff. Following the loss to France coach Graham Henry's job was reappointed amid vocal debate and comment, despite then\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCrusaders\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecoach\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRobbie Deans\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebeing a strong contender.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adidas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55541858632056,"sku":"12190","price":79.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/IMG_20250611_113852_9a964af6-e0bd-48b9-9d81-4718ab6c6b20.jpg?v=1749649602"},{"product_id":"2007-wales-home-world-cup-rugby-shirt-s-1","title":"2007 Wales Home World Cup Rugby Shirt (S)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"80\" width=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/Specifiications_15896efb-7a46-4195-82eb-a9b25e1eaeb8.png?v=1720513391\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e6\/10 Fair. Light wear. A few small faint dot marks on the chest. Wear to the World Cup motif on the upper chest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult Small (loose fitting)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChest Measurement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38-40 Inches \/ 97-101 CM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer: \u003c\/strong\u003eReebok\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour: \u003c\/strong\u003eRed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShirt Material: \u003c\/strong\u003e60% Cotton 40% Polyester\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasons: \u003c\/strong\u003e2007\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer: \u003c\/strong\u003eN\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatches: \u003c\/strong\u003e2007 Rugby World Cup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"650\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YAu5Hu4tsvc\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"83\" width=\"314\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/description_d15e0c0e-732b-40c1-9fe6-e9e75e702484.png?v=1720513450\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial Reebok Wales home short sleeved rugby shirt from the 2007 international tournament. Complete with Rugby World Cup patch on the chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Reebok's 'traditional' version of the jersey, designed for supporters. It features a softer cotton \/ polyester material mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition of this original rugby jersey is 6\/10 - Fair. Light wear. A few small faint dot marks on the chest. Wear to the World Cup motif on the upper chest\u003cspan\u003e (see photos).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"81\" width=\"316\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0188\/0122\/files\/Background_abc7e21f-fa9c-45c7-8e00-082805416f4c.png?v=1720513474\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 14 February 2006, midway through the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSix Nations, Mike Ruddock resigned as the head coach of Wales, for family reasons.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eScott Johnsontook over as caretaker coach for the remaining games, and Wales eventually finished fifth in the 2006 Championship before\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGareth Jenkins\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas appointed as head coach on 27 April.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOn 10 May 2007, Wales and Australia decided to celebrate 100 years of Test rugby between the two countries with the establishment of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJames Bevan Trophy.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt is named after the Australian-born Welsh-raised man who was Welsh team's first captain; Australia won the series 2–0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe revival stuttered at the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2007 World Cup, as Wales failed to advance beyond the pool stage following a loss to Fiji.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCoach Gareth Jenkins subsequently lost his job,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWarren Gatland, a New Zealander and former All Black, was appointed as Wales' new head coach on 9 November 2007. He had previously coached New Zealand province\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWaikato\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– leading them to success in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2006 Air New Zealand Cup.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHis inaugural match as coach was Wales' first match of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2008 Six Nations Championship, against England at Twickenham.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngland were favourites and led by 13 points at half-time, before Wales fought back to win a 26–19 – their first at Twickenham since 1988. Wales went unbeaten throughout the tournament, and won their second Grand Slam in four Championships after defeating France 29–12 at the Millennium Stadium. 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