Rugby World Cup
Tournament Winners
1987: New Zealand
1991: Australia
1995: South Africa
1999: Australia
2003: England
2007: South Africa
2011: New Zealand
2015: New Zealand
2019: South Africa
A Prayer Inspired by Rugby
Almighty God,
grant us determination as we ruck, maul
and scrimmage our way through life,
and teach us
the value of supporting one another.
Enable us to have courage to stand our ground,
and to be firm to tackle any problems we face.
Give us vision to exploit
the opportunities which open up for us,
and the wisdom not to be offside too often.
When our goal is in sight,
may our aim be straight and true.
Most of all, O Lord, we ask you to help us to try,
and bring us to the conversion of our lives,
in
union with Jesus Christ.
Amen
Chaplain Kim Taplin
Rugby Prayer
Our ball which art oval,
Gilbert be thy name.
Thy will be kicked,
Thy will be passed,
On this pitch, as it is at Twickenham.
Give
us this day many tries,
And forgive us our fouls,
As we forgive the ref who notices them.
Lead us not into touch,
But deliver us from
penalties,
For thine is the tryline, the goal kick,
and the glory,
Ruck over and over,
Amen.
