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Welcome to the XXIV Rugby Union World Cup, held in Aels.
Aels is a rapidly developing country that has been off the international sporting stage for a number of years, while maintaining a good local sporting heritage despite national leagues having been wound up. With a renewed push for sport to return to professionalism, Aels is ready to welcome international visitors once again.
The Rushmori country is split into two slivers of land separated by the Bay of Celts, with three islands in the Bay itself. There are good maritime, aviation and railway links between major cities in each area of Aels.
The following 40 teams, including the hosts, are confirmed to be taking part in the tournament:
This is where all RPs, squad lists (preliminary or otherwise) and scores will go. When writing match RPs, you may choose to refer to the officials thread to select your match officials.
As per the host bid, all teams may include a style modifier between -3 and +3 to denote a defensive/attacking style of rugby. When posting squads, you may also wish to include RP permissions:
Should my opponent RPs first, he/she may do the following:
Godmod scoring events: Y/N
RP injuries to my players: Y/N
Godmod injuries to my players: Y/N
Sin bin my players: Y/N
Send my players off: Y/N
Godmod other events: Y/N
Please note that I have removed a regular line from the permissions: 'choose my scorers' as t's a bit pointless forbidding your opponent to choose your scorers. If you have preferred scorers then make them known, but don't forbid your opponents from choosing them.
Pool A
Neu Engollon (4)
Borxinoia (27)
Welcomzia (UR)
Aquitayne (58)
Lauranienne (UR)
Pool B
Barunia (UR)
The Royal Kingdom of Quebec (UR)
Nova Anglicana (11)
Greater Vakolicci Haven (UR)
Saintland (10)
Pool C
Kaboomlandia (38)
Aels (Hosts/UR)
Aloquirbe (UR)
Elejamie (UR)
Albaie (UR)
Pool D
South Donese Union (UR)
Natanians and Nosts (UR)
Frenline Delpha (UR)
Ko-oren (2)
Polaaskan (25)
Pool E
Gregoryisgodistan (90)
Shytysle (UR)
The Fair Republic (3)
Cata Larga (34)
Eura (UR)
Pool F
Gim (UR)
Uitbregen (7)
Lymantatia (UR)
Krytenia (UR)
Kernansquillec (42)
Pool G
Burthnas (UR)
Pey (82)
Racao (UR)
Hutanjia (5)
The Sword Bloke (27)
Pool H
Abanhfleft (9)
United States of Devonta (90)
Oisinistan (UR)
Ekoz (22)
Ethane (UR)
There are 40 teams in 8 pools of 5, with the top two per pool qualifying for the knockout stages. Four points will be awarded for a win, two for a draw and none for a defeat – with bonus points for (a) scoring 31+ points or (b) losing by 7 points or fewer. If there is a tie in the pool standings on points, the tiebreakers will be as follows: Head-to-head results, points difference, bonus points.
Stadia
Arena Llanislwyn, Llanislwyn, capacity 16,744. Located on the smallest of Aels' three islands in the Bay of Celts, the Arena Llanislwyn is home to the Firestone who play in the second-tier Division One.
Pool A MD1, Pool B MD2, Pool C MD3, Pool D MD4
Trechoid Park, Trechoid (Tricoed), capacity 18,260. Located on northern Aels' western border, home to the Eagles of the ARU Division One who used to play down the road in Treuddyn but have moved to the larger stadium.
Pool E MD1, Pool F MD2, Pool G MD3, Pool H MD4
National Rugby Stadium, Watersedge, capacity 27,000. Expanded rapidly in recent years to double as a multi-purpose arena, it was originally built as an 8,000 all-seater arena.
Pool A MD2, Pool B MD3, Pool C MD4, Pool D MD5
Cae Clwb Rygbi Drefhil, Drayfill (Drefhil), capacity 21,000. The largest rugby stadium in northern Aels and situated just outside the country's bustling capital, it's home to the Bulls who play in the top-flight Championship. The ground's name is a nod to the Bulls' traditional club name, Drayfill RFC.
Pool E MD2, Pool F MD3, Pool G MD4, Pool H MD5
Stadiwm Glen, Amman Glen, capacity 23,710. Home to Championship side Glen Rugby, it is the largest club ground in the country.
Pool A MD3, Pool B MD4, Pool C MD5, Pool D MD1
Condors Ground, Aberwood, capacity 17,000. The newest rugby-specific stadium in the country, built by Championship club Condors.
Pool E MD3, Pool F MD4, Pool G MD5, Pool H MD1
New Free Stone Stadium, Drayfill (Drefhil), capacity 39,000. The largest stadium used in the bid, it is the national stadium of Aels and replaced the (old) Free Stone, which is also included in the bid. Was used as the main stadium during the first Rushmori Games. Has an athletics track, so spectators are slightly further away from the action.
Pool A MD4, Pool B MD5, Pool C MD1, Pool D MD2
Free Stone Stadium, Drayfill (Drefhil), capacity 23,500. Now used mostly for club football, a new pitch will be laid for the World Cup to ensure perfect grass conditions for rugby.
Pool E MD4, Pool F MD5, Pool G MD1, Pool H MD2
Stadiwm y Mileniwm Penfro, Pembroke (Penfro), capacity 21,000. New home of three-times football champions CCPD Penfro and part of the unsuccessful football World Cup bid between Ossidiacqua and Aels.
Pool A MD5, Pool B MD1, Pool C MD2, Pool D MD3
Stadiwm Pentref (Clockwork Garages Arena), Pentref-ar-y-Bae, capacity 20,800. Re-named for the World Cup bid due to sponsorship issues, the Clockwork Garages Arena is home to five-times champions Pentref.
Pool E MD5, Pool F MD1, Pool G MD2, Pool H MD3
Scorination will take place every other day.
MD1: 1 bye; 2 v 5; 3 v 4 Friday, 23 October 2015
MD2: 4 bye; 5 v 3; 1 v 2 Sunday, 25 October 2015
MD3: 2 bye; 3 v 1; 4 v 5 Tuesday, 27 October 2015
MD4: 5 bye; 1 v 4; 2 v 3 Thursday, 29 October 2015
MD5: 3 bye; 4 v 2; 5 v 1 Saturday, 31 October 2015
Last 16: Monday, 2 November 2015
Quarterfinals: Wednesday, 4 November 2015
Semifinals: Friday, 6 November 2015
Third place game: Saturday, 7 November 2015
Final: Sunday, 8 November 2015
