Rugby World Cup 2003 - England's Story DVD

Advantages: piece of history
Disadvantages: price

...I think that this an excellent way to sum up the English win at the 2003 rugby world cup. This DVD is a must have for all of those English rugby fans out there who want to treasure a little part of history on DVD. Throughout this DVD there is tension and suspense time and time again after already seeing it several times. The quality of the DVD is excellent and truly remarkable. The sound quality is tremendous on both accounts of the crowd and the commentators. The DVD has only the best parts of the game, which in some ways is a lost because it would have been nice to have the whole match on DVD as well as the highlights throughout the game. The action replays and camera angles of the tackles and tries in this DVD are some of the best that I have ever seen. If you are wanting to keep a part of history about England's first rugby... Read review

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Advantages: A quick hit - the story of the tournament on a single DVD
Disadvantages: Very Aussie centric

...The official review attempts the impossible, compress the 2003 Rugby world cup onto a single DVD. however it does a pretty good job showing most of the higlights of the opening rounds and spending a reasonable amount of time on the knock-out stages. The coverage is from the local broadcasters and is typically very Aussie centric, I've yet to hear a commentator from that part of the world who even attempts to be impartial !!. All in all a good DVD that makes a good attempt to cover a wonderful torunament but leaves you wanting something with a bit more meat on it. If you can get a cheap one in the sales it makes a good stocking filler for any relatives with a Rugby addition, but don't go paying full price.... Read review

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Advantages: Some great action for rugby fans, Extras are very good
Disadvantages: A Little rushed, Too much time spent on opening ceremony

...the opening ceremony and the fans. These chapters are not great to watch, I usaually skip them, and so it would be better if more time had been used showing some of the brilliant rugby that was on display throughout the tournament. This DVD is also not for those who are looking for a review of the tournament from an english (or any other nations) point of view. The DVD aims to look at the tournament from a neutral spectators point of view, and so does not heavily feature any teams world cup campaign. (For those looking for an eEnglish point of view, look for 'Englands Story' by the same company) EXTRAS This DVD features the entire Wales vs New Zealand game, which is a great bonus, and probably worth the money alone, as this is a great game from start to finish, with Wales pushing the tournament favourites all the way in a twelve try thriller. I... Read review

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