It is the sport of rugby. The Calcutta Cup is a rugby union trophy.
calcutta cup
That is because the Calcutta Cup is awarded to the winner of this annual fixture.
The Rugby World Cup format is group-then-knockout: four pools of five teams compete, with the top two from each pool going through to the quarter finals, where it is knockout from then on.
There are 20 teams competing in the 2011 rugby world cup.
This a trophy given in the sport of rugby, named as the rugby club formed in Calcutta, India!
The Rugby World Cup was first held in 1987. Co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia, it marked the inaugural tournament for international teams to compete for the title. New Zealand won the first cup, defeating France in the final.
Yes. Here are the rugby world cup teams for 2011POOL ANZLFRATGACANJPNPOOL B ARGENGSCOGEOROMPOOL CAUSIREITARUSUSAPOOL DRSAWALFJISAMNAM
20 teams this year!!
Rugby football. it is the trophy for the Rugby World Cup.
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In the Rugby Union World Cup, a total of 20 teams compete in the tournament. These teams represent various national unions from around the world, and they qualify through regional competitions and tournaments. The competition has been held every four years since its inception in 1987.