2015 Rugby World Cup

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20 teams vying for the World Cup title.. Started in 1987 every four years. set up in groups like Soccer..

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_Rugby_World_Cup

New Zealand, South Africa, and Australia have all won two.
England has won the other one..

Opened with a huge Upset with Japan beating South Africa 34-32.

USA plays Samoa tomorrow..

 

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USA lost in it'd first game 25-16 to Samoa ..

 

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Group Standing after two games.

Tournament rules

Teams receive four points for a win and two for a draw. A bonus point is awarded for scoring four tries or for a defeat by seven points or fewer.
The winner and runner-up in each pool qualify for the quarter-finals.
If two teams are level on points at the end of the group stage, then the winner of the match between those sides will go through.



http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/rugby-union/32430465