Rugby world cup 2007 is now the most talked issue in the rugby world. The whole rugby world is now excited with this upcoming rugby world cup tournament. Fans are waiting to see the opening ceremony of Rugby World Cup 2007. Rugby world cup 2007 will start from 7 September 2007. The tournament has already created a huge craze among the rugby fans. The upcoming rugby world cup will be the sixth competition of this kind. The firs Rugby world cup was held in 1987 which was hosted jointly by Australia and New Zealand. New Zealand won the first Rugby world cup in their home soil. From then on, Rugby world cup has been being held once in four years. Till now, Australia is the only Rugby playing nation who has won two Rugby world cup titles.
Rugby World Cup 2007 is going to be held in France mostly. Wales and Scotland will also host six matches. Four Rugby world cup 2007 matches will be held in Cardiff, Wales and two matches will be organized in Edinburgh, Scotland. Expect these six matches, all the Rugby world cup 2007 matches will he held in France. Twenty teams will participate in the Rugby World Cup 2007 competition. Portugal will play their first ever rugby world cup in France.
Initially, all the participating teams have to go though Pool Stage. There will be four pools of five teams each. Each pool comprises two automatic qualifiers and three teams who came though qualifying round. Top two teams from each pool will get into the quarter final stage. These eight quarter finalist will also automatically qualify for the next rugby world cup.
England is the defending champion of Rugby world cup. However, to many, England has to face strong challenge from New Zealand, Australia, France and South Africa. So, it is though that this time it will be hard for England to hold the title.
Now, there is only one name in the Rugby world and that is Rugby world cup 2007. Yes, no doubt, Rugby world cup is the most prestigious tournament in world rugby. Fans, players, team officials are now looking at Rugby world cup 2007. So, you can easily guess that how much preparation has been taken in France on the occasion of this biggest tournament of the rugby world. Yes, in almost everywhere in France, you can feel a festive mood. You can see billboards, large TV screens and many other things in the streets of France.
Opening Ceremony and the Opening Match to be Held on 7 September
The opening ceremony of Rugby world cup will be held at the Stade de France, Saint Denis on 7 September 2007. Following the opening ceremony, the first match of Rugby world cup 2007 will be held between France and Argentina at the same venue. Opening venue Stade de France has 80,000 crowed capacity so, you can easily understand that the opening ceremony is going to be a huge party.
On the occasion of the opening ceremony of Rugby world cup 2007, all the legendary rugby players from all over the world will gather at the Stade de France. So, those who are joining the opening ceremony can think themselves very lucky. It is really something special to see some of the great rugby players at the same place.
Opening Ceremony Venue: Stade de France
Stade de France is the national stadium of France. On the occasion of the opening ceremony of rugby world cup 2007, a lot of preparations have already been taken in Stade de France. Some former great rugby players will gather in Stade de France in the opening ceremony. The capacity of Stade de France is 80,000. Stade de France is one of the famous sports ground in France. Both rugby and football matches are held in this stadium. Stade de France is famous for the 1998 world cup football final where France defeated the Brazil by 3-0 to the world cup. Stade de France will host some of the important matches of Rugby world cup 2007 including the opening and final match.
Opening Ceremony of Rugby World Cup 2007 Live on Numerous TV Channels
I know that many of you are now eager to know that which television channels will telecast the opening ceremony live from France. Yes, to tell the truth, I am also eagerly waiting to see the must attractive opening ceremony of rugby world cup 2007. Channel 10 will telecast the opening ceremony of rugby world cup 2007 in Australia. For the Australian rugby fans, Fox Sports 2 will also telecast Rugby world cup matches jointly with Channel 10. New Zealand fans will get to watch the opening ceremony live on TV3.
It is true that France is the host country so most of their rugby fans will try to be present at the Stade de France stadium to see the opening ceremony. However, it is not possible for all to go to the stadium and enjoy the opening ceremony. So, the French fans, TF1 television channel will telecast the opening ceremony and all matches of Rugby world cup 2007.
ITV channel will telecast the opening ceremony for the UK fans. Fans will also get to watch all of the 48 matches in ITV. For the North American fans, Setanta Sports Cable Channel will telecast the opening ceremony and Rugby world cup 2007 matches. Specially, this channel will be available in Canada and USA.
Opening Ceremony: A Colorful Representation of French Culture and Tradition
People of all age are now waiting to experience the gorgeous opening ceremony of Rugby world cup 2007. With the presence of 80,000 crowed at the Stade de France, rugby world is going to see the representation of French culture and tradition. France has a rich culture and no doubt, they will try to represent it before the whole world in the opening ceremony of Rugby world cup 2007. So, fans will get to see a French cultural show in the opening ceremony.
The colorful opening ceremony will include different functions. Participating teams will present. School children will com up with some enormous moments for the rugby fans. Rugby is a world wide spot. So, its fans all over the world will watch the opening ceremony gala show at Stade de France.
Actually, opening ceremony always attract lots of viewers because of its unique colorful presentation. All the times, the host country try to present with the opening ceremony show compared to the previous tournament’s opening ceremony. So, this positive competitive attitude among the host countries adds an additional dimension to the opening ceremony. So, I think, Rugby world cup 2007 opening ceremony will come up with something special for the rugby fans.
I do not know yet that who is going to give the opening declaration of Rugby world cup 2007. However, I guess he or she would be somebody respected in France. To tell the truth, the all the rugby fans are now waiting for this declaration because they want to see their stars in the field. The home crowd is also waiting to see the opening match between France and Argentina. From the next day, the other pool matches will start. Rugby world cup 2007 will be held in 12 venues.
France is very experienced in hosting major tournaments. In the past they have hosted many international tournaments including Tour de France, Fifa World Cup Football 1998 etc. So, I think, they are going to present an impressive opening ceremony of Rugby world cup 2007. I think, the opening match between France and Argentina will be very exciting. Clearly, France is favorite in the match but Argentina has been playing very well in the last few rugby world cup competition. So, France has to face strong challenge from France.
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