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$35.00The Story
Extra time is ticking down at the Telstra Stadium, England have been pressing relentlessly. Wilkinson lines up … he kicks … it’s over! The ball sails between the posts! I can hardly believe it. After years of near misses, history is made! The final whistle blows, England have won the 2003 Rugby World Cup!
Follow the story of the Rugby World Cup through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back to the inaugural tournament in 1987. This edition charts the sport’s greatest moments — exactly as they were reported at the time.
Featuring:
– South Africa’s symbolic 15 – 12 triumph over New Zealand in 1995
– Australia’s dominant 35 – 12 victory over France in the 1999 final
– England’s historic first World Cup win in 2003, defeating Australia on their home soil
Choose from a range of book covers and personalize your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a rugby fan, a sports history enthusiast, or someone who remembers the thrill first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Rugby World Cup history ready to be passed on.
Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from the Daily Mirror scan archive. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.
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Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid 11" x 13.9"
Pages: 160+
Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
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Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
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Extra time is ticking down at the Telstra Stadium, England have been pressing relentlessly. Wilkinson lines up … he kicks … it’s over! The ball sails between the posts! I can hardly believe it. After years of near misses, history is made! The final whistle blows, England have won the 2003 Rugby World Cup!
Follow the story of the Rugby World Cup through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back to the inaugural tournament in 1987. This edition charts the sport’s greatest moments — exactly as they were reported at the time.
Featuring:
– South Africa’s symbolic 15 – 12 triumph over New Zealand in 1995
– Australia’s dominant 35 – 12 victory over France in the 1999 final
– England’s historic first World Cup win in 2003, defeating Australia on their home soil
Choose from a range of book covers and personalize your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a rugby fan, a sports history enthusiast, or someone who remembers the thrill first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Rugby World Cup history ready to be passed on.
Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from the Daily Mirror scan archive. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.
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Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid 11" x 13.9"
Pages: 160+
Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
