When did the 2012 Rugby Championship start?
The 2012 Rugby Championship kicked off on 18 August with New Zealand defeating Australia and finished on 6 October. Each team played the other twice on a home and away basis. The inaugural Championship was won by New Zealand, which was their 11th Southern Hemisphere title including the Tri Nations.
Will London riots affect security of 2012 Olympic Games?
“London riots: China raises questions over safety of 2012 Olympic Games”. The Daily Telegraph. London. Archived from the original on 11 August 2011. Retrieved 11 August 2011. ^ Jackson, Jamie (9 August 2011). “London riots will not affect 2012 Olympic security, says IOC”. The Guardian. London. Archived from the original on 13 November 2013.
How many times did each team play in the Rugby Championship?
Each team played the other twice on a home and away basis. The inaugural Championship was won by New Zealand, which was their 11th Southern Hemisphere title including the Tri Nations. On 4 August and 11 August, Argentina played two uncapped matches against a Stade Français team in Argentina.
Who broadcast the Olympics in London 2012?
The IOC’s wanted television coverage to reach as broad a worldwide audience as possible, and London 2012 was covered by several national and regional broadcasters. In the UK, the BBC carried the Olympics and Channel 4 the Paralympics. The BBC aimed to broadcast all 5,000 hours of the Games.
Which counties have never won the English Rugby Championship?
Since 1984 all Championship finals have been played at Twickenham. Cumbria, a 1974 amalgamation of the former counties of Cumberland, Westmorland, and the Furness part of Lancashire, is shown separately from Cumberland and Lancashire. Eastern Counties and Notts, Lincs & Derby have reached the final but have never won the championship.
Which county is the most famous for rugby?
One of the proudest counties, Cornwall, has a number of web sites dedicated to its rugby heritage. Their victorious years of 1908 and 1991 as well as their loss in the final of 1969 are well documented.