The World Records in Rugby
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1. The biggest margin of difference in points: In the first division match of Belgium rugby. The losing team refused to defend without the presence of a referee.
2. The biggest margin of difference in a World Cup match: 142 to 0 between Australia and Namibia at the 2003 World Cup.
3. The fastest try in rugby international: The holder of the record is Dafydd Howells, the then 20-year-old Welsh player. He scored in 7 seconds in a junior meeting.
4. The longest match: This was a charity match which was held in Worcestire. The match lasted for a prolonged 25 hours 59 minutes and 47 seconds.
5. The longest drop in the world It was a match in 1932, between South Africa and England. Gerald Hamilton put a drop to 254.92 feet.
2. The biggest margin of difference in a World Cup match: 142 to 0 between Australia and Namibia at the 2003 World Cup.
3. The fastest try in rugby international: The holder of the record is Dafydd Howells, the then 20-year-old Welsh player. He scored in 7 seconds in a junior meeting.
4. The longest match: This was a charity match which was held in Worcestire. The match lasted for a prolonged 25 hours 59 minutes and 47 seconds.
5. The longest drop in the world It was a match in 1932, between South Africa and England. Gerald Hamilton put a drop to 254.92 feet.