The 2003 Rugby World Cup was hosted by Australia. The twenty teams were divided in four pools with five teams each in each pool.
- The 20 teams participating in the 2003 World Cup were Argentina, Canada, the United States of America, Uruguay, Namibia, South Africa, Japan, Australia, Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, New Zealand, England, France, Georgia, Ireland, Italy, Romania, Scotland and Wales
- The final was played at Telstra Stadium, Sydney, which was won by England, beating Australia 20-17.