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Rugby World Cup Hosts

The inaugural Rugby World Cup was co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. The next tournament in 1991 was also co-hosted. Click on the year in the table below to show more details of each event. The current event is being held in France.

Event Year Country
12 2031 USA
11 2027 Australia
10 2023 France
9 2019 Japan
8 2015 England
7 2011 New Zealand
6 2007 France
5 2003 Australia
4 1999 Wales
3 1995 South Africa
2 1991 UK and France
1 1987 Australia and New Zealand


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