Rugby World Cup Final: Prince Harry’s Hard Yards
“THE final heartbreak,” says the Observer’s cover. “England’s World Cup dream left in tatters,” echoes the Express.
And the Sunday Times leads with “Brave England battle to battling Boks”. And courageous Wales.
There on the cover page of that paper is the picture that tells the story. They went. They gave it their all. But Princes Harry and Prince William could not make it through. Sure, they put in the hard yards, made sacrifices - getting to Paris would mean forgoing a soiree at Boujis. But it was for nought.
Reactions to defeat:
“They did fantastically well getting into the final - but in days to come, they’ll reflect on what they’ve done and be really proud of themselves” - England coach and royalist Brian Ashton
“You can’t fault the effort, can’t fault the heart. Such a shame when all the heart and spirit counts for nothing…Immensely disappointing” - England flanker and Mahiki Club guest pass holder Martin Corry
“So proud of all the guys who have supported us” - Jonny Wilkinson speaks on behalf of the Princes
“It’s a fuc*in’ conspiracy ” - Mohamed al Fayed on that disallowed try
More to follow…
October 21st, 2007 at 9:41 am
Well, we still beat everyone else didn’t we?
October 21st, 2007 at 9:51 am
The sooner we become a republic the sooner we will actually win major sporting events, eurovision song contests and Miss Worlds on a regular basis.
October 21st, 2007 at 10:19 am
Harry MBE
October 21st, 2007 at 10:27 am
Surprised the site isn’t swathed in deepest darkest mourning…
Will, donchathink we have the ‘banana’ bit already?
October 21st, 2007 at 10:31 am
Yes, the big match: Arsenal 2-0 - happy days
October 21st, 2007 at 1:54 pm
Well done to the Bokke, and well done to England for playing their hearts out in a fantastic match!
October 27th, 2007 at 9:31 pm
Will,
I wouldn’t mind winning a Miss World. If I do, can I take her home and keep her?