RWC stats overall

[hopep]

Been looking at the RWC stats overall and noted some predictable, and some odd facts.

In overall RWC matches:
most games played NZ 32 [2nd AUS 30]
most points NZ 1460 [2nd AUS 1078]
most tries NZ 195 [2nd AUS 135]
most conversions NZ 146 [2nd AUS 103]

Yes - they still have the best pedigree.

Odd facts
Most penalties conceded ENG 101 [2nd FRA 90]
most drop goals ENG 14 [2nd SAF 12](anyone suprised?)
most yellow cards FRA 5 [2nd TNG 4]
most red cards CAN 3 [2nd SAF 2](that surprised me)

[gustafsl]

most yellow cards FRA 5 [2nd TNG 4]

I've only been watching Rugby for a few years now, did they give a lot less yellow cards back in the day??? 5 as a team over 5 world cups seems quite low. Some teams will probably come out of this cup with 4 or 5 just in the one go.

[Jehna]

Some teams will probably come out of this cup with 4 or 5 just in the one go.

Well yes if your name is south africa...

[The InnFORCEr]

Been looking at the RWC stats overall and noted some predictable, and some odd facts.

In overall RWC matches:
most games played NZ 32 [2nd AUS 30]
most points NZ 1460 [2nd AUS 1078]
most tries NZ 195 [2nd AUS 135]
most conversions NZ 146 [2nd AUS 103]

Yes - they still have the best pedigree.

Odd facts
Most penalties conceded ENG 101 [2nd FRA 90]
most drop goals ENG 14 [2nd SAF 12](anyone suprised?)
most yellow cards FRA 5 [2nd TNG 4]
most red cards CAN 3 [2nd SAF 2](that surprised me)

and of course you forgot

most world cups.............The Wallabies!

[hopep]

I've only been watching Rugby for a few years now, did they give a lot less yellow cards back in the day??? 5 as a team over 5 world cups seems quite low. Some teams will probably come out of this cup with 4 or 5 just in the one go.

Well, from watching you'd think so gustafl, but I really feel most refs are pretty reluctant to reach into their pockets at the RWC. So, you may not see them presented.
I think in past cups, yes, there were less cardable incidents. That may have a lot to do with the speed and style of play, rather than blatant infringement.