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Rugby World Cup Winners
The Rugby World Cup has been held six times, with Australia and South Africa winning it twice. The other winners were New Zealand (1987) and England (2003). In terms of Finals appearances, Australia and England have played off for the title three times, with New Zealand, South Africa and France appearing twice in the Final. England is the only nation from the northern hemisphere to have won the tournament.
Winner's List
Click on the year for more information about each tournament, and click on the country names for more information about that county's participation in the World Cup.
| Event | Year | Winner | Runner-Up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1987 | New Zealand | France | 29-9 |
| 2 | 1991 | Australia | England | 12-6 |
| 3 | 1995 | South Africa | New Zealand | 15-12 |
| 4 | 1999 | Australia | France | 35-12 |
| 5 | 2003 | England | Australia | 20-17 |
| 6 | 2007 | South Africa | England | 15-6 |
| 7 | 2011 | New Zealand | France | 8-7 |
| 8 | 2015 |
Related Pages
- see information about each country at the World Cup.