1987 #1.5 - The Opening Ceremony

After starting our series on the 1987 Rugby World Cup, we received footage of the tournament's Opening Ceremony! Naturally, we've done a deep dive. We cover Adam Sandler, the Exorcist, the New Zealand Brass Band Championships and pigeons.A huge thanks to friend of the pod Jamie Wall for sending us the footage. Along with the matches, it can be found on this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHh47F1L0AY&list=PLnhYDJt6IKfs75_7aSyVyv_e9-dgrI7ls&ab_channel=UncleBoon-MeWhoCanRecallPastRugbyWorldCupsAlso thanks to the amazing Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2007. Coaches are on the verge of inventing defence, security are preventing dogs from entering stadiums and the world is reeling over Jonny Wilkinson. Join the idiot behind rugby's most popular YouTube channel and a nerdy rugby analyst for a detailed and affectionate look back at each Rugby World Cup, celebrating and dissecting an evolving sport, match-by-match... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.