From the genesis of the tournament in 1987 all the way through to the present day, the Rugby World Cup s rich history is distilled into 101 facts, stats and stories. This entertaining volume is an instructive, if sometimes irreverent – but always affectionate – guide to some of the groundbreaking firsts, controversies, innovations, characters, achievements and disasters that have taken place in rugby s marquee event. Whether an expert or a novice, this is the perfect companion for rugby lovers around the world.