# @worldrugby on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=mRPXU2BjMF0
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/65821241-worldrugby-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2026-05-21T17:00:48.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** World Rugby (@WorldRugby) — https://gondola.cc/WorldRugby

## Caption

We're now less than 500 days away from Rugby World Cup 2027 kicking off, so there's no better time than to relive the unforgettable semi-final between New Zealand and Australia the last time we were down under in 2003. The field at Stadium Australia in Sydney wasn't short for star power, as both teams walked out 15s filled to the brim with legends - set to battle for a spot in the ultimate showpiece. The All Blacks were heavy favourites having had the better of the Wallabies earlier in the year, but - fuelled by a roaring home crowd and a chance to defend their crown from 1999 - the men in gold did the unthinkable and put on a masterclass for the ages against the original world champions...

00:00 - First Half
06:53 - Second Half

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rugbyworldcup, australia, extendedhighlights, rugby, rwc2003, newzealand

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