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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.