Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #11055 in DVD
• Released on: 2004-03-29
• Rating: Exempt
• Format: PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 90 minutes

DVD Description
This is the thrilling Rugby World Cup 2003 Final - in full, from first whistle to last, culminating in the joyous moments when England became World Champions. The programme features a stylish and comprehensive build-up including quotes and clips of great moments from earlier World Cup 2003 matches, plus, a brief reflection of the previous four RWC finals, emphasizing the magnitude of this event.

Millions of viewers in England tuned in to see Martin Johnson's team defeat rivals Australia and become the first northern hemisphere side to capture the world title. Jonny Wilkinson's breathtaking, last-gasp effort was all that separated the sides after 100 minutes of captivating rugby and a dramatic extra-time finale. The Final includes full coverage of the celebrations, the trophy presentation and a series of post match interviews with the England captain, coach and other leading players, plus, views from the losing camp. The programme ends with an emotional, stirring and celebratory music piece.

Special Features
Disc One:

• Match statistics
  
• Player profiles
  
• Interactive menus
  
• Scene selection

Disc Two:

• The Widescreen Movie
  
• Johno's final
  
• Interactive menus
  
• Scene selection

DVD Technical Information:

• Region Code: 2
  
• Soundtrack: English - Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
  
• Total Running Time: 5 hours and 10 minutes (approx)

Synopsis
The entire 2003 Rugby World Cup Final of England v Australia, where England's glorious victory saw us lift the long-coveted trophy.

Customer Reviews

Exactly as it was on TV
There are two versions of the match in this box.
(1). Exactly the same as was transmitted to our TVs on the day. Albeit with Aussie coverage (I think it was VERY fair and unbiased and I LIKE it),
and,
(2). The wide angle shots from one or two cameras around the ground that are sometimes used in (1). This is not so good. But I brought it for (1) and that gets 5 stars.

Disappointing Aussie commentary
How I wished I had videoed the match live. Whilst the DVD is good, shows all the right bits as an England fan its a bit sad that the commentators aren't English. You can't beat Nigel S-Smith

Just to clear matters up...
...so far all reviews have been of 'The Movie', i.e. the first track on Disc 2. The first track on Disc 1 is the final as we watched it live, with replays, balls going betwene posts etc etc. OK, you still get the dire Aussie coverage ("This must be the stairway to rugby heaven!", "Surprise surprise, Georgie's going for the points!"), but the match is there on Disc 1. The fault is in the packaging, which doesn't advertise this fact.

Overall, an excellent souvenir package, and you know that the dropped goal will come on at parties time and again. To be recommended...