If you're looking to increase your knowledge of the Rugby World Cup, The History of the World Cup according to Hook will be a seven-part series.

I'll be looking back at some of the great stories from each tournament and I'll also have a few tales from behind the scenes. My review of the 1987 World Cup is available to download now.

1987 World Cup

There was bemusement among the rugby world when the competition was announced. Ireland was there lining out with the Rose of Tralee as their national anthem. George Hook was there as USA coach, here is his take of the competition from the sideline…