Search results
The Arms Park was host to the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in 1958, and hosted four games in the 1991 Rugby World Cup, including the third-place play-off. The Arms Park also hosted the inaugural Heineken Cup Final of 1995–96 and the following year in 1996–97.
The 1991 Rugby World Cup (French: Coupe du monde de rugby 1991) was the second edition of the Rugby World Cup, and was jointly hosted by England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and France: at the time, the five European countries who participated in the Five Nations Championship.
The tournament champions were the United States who defeated England 19–6 in the final at Cardiff Arms Park in front of almost 3,000 fans. [2] The teams that failed to qualify for the semi-finals took part in a "plate" tournament between 11 and 13 April.
May 14, 2021 · England, France, New Zealand and the USA would emerge from the pool stage to meet in the semi-finals at Cardiff Arms Park on the following Friday. The USA beat New Zealand 7-0 before England overcame France 13-0 to set up a mouthwatering inaugural women’s Rugby World Cup final at the home of Cardiff RFC two days later.
Sep 5, 2011 · Wales encountered outsiders Western Samoa at the Cardiff Arms Park and the match is still regarded as one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history,
With an overall capacity of 60,000, the ground hosted the 1956 British Empire and Commonwealth Games. In October 1966, the world’s first floodlit game was held at Cardiff Arms Park, with Cardiff RFC beating the Barbarians 12-8.
People also ask
Did Cardiff Arms Park host the 1991 World Cup?
When did Cardiff Arms Park host the Rugby World Cup?
When did the Arms Park host the World Cup?
Which countries participated in the 1991 Rugby World Cup?
Does Cardiff Arms Park have a rugby ground?
How many Rugby World Cup games did the National Stadium host?
The side currently compete in the RaboDirect Pro12, Anglo-Welsh Cup and Heineken Cup, and despite their name represent not only the capital city of Wales but a large region of central and southern Wales as well, including the Vale of Glamorgan and Breconshire.
