Get Details of Men's Rugby World Cup Winners Together: 1987 to 2019
Rugby is one of the world's most popular and well-known sports and is now played all over the world. The Men's Rugby World Cup is usually held every four years under the sport's international governing body, World Rugby (WR). The Rugby World Cup is a men's Rugby Union tournament between the top international national teams of the different Confederations. The Rugby World Cup winners were awarded the Webb Ellis Cup, named after William Webb Ellis, the pioneer, and legend of Rugby (New Zealand). New Zealand and South Africa lead the way with three Rugby World Cup titles each, while Australia has won two and England has won one men's Rugby World Cup. However, if you would like to know more details about the Men's Rugby World Cup Winners, editions, hosts, runners-up, and participating countries, this post will guide you to the info. Here are the details for you;
Here is a complete list of Editions, Years, Hosts, Winners, and Runner-ups of the Men’s Rugby World Cup from 1987 to 2019:
| Edition | Year | Champion | Host | Runners-Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1987 | New Zealand |
| France |
| 2 | 1991 | Australia |
| England |
| 3 | 1995 | South Africa | South Africa | New Zealand |
| 4 | 1999 | Australia | Wales | France |
| 5 | 2003 | England | Australia | Australia |
| 6 | 2007 | South Africa | France | England |
| 7 | 2011 | New Zealand | New Zealand | France |
| 8 | 2015 | New Zealand | England | Australia |
| 9 | 2019 | South Africa | Japan | England |
New Zealand
With three (3) titles, including the inaugural 1987 Men's Rugby World Cup, New Zealand is the second-most winner of the Men's Rugby World Cup. This successful team has won a record total of three Men's Rugby World Cups, in 1987, 2011, and 2015. In addition to 3 Rugby World Cups, New Zealand became runner-up in the 3rd edition of the 1995 Men's Rugby World Cup, which was held in South Africa, from 25 May to 24 June 1995. Besides that, New Zealand came fourth in the fourth edition of the 1999 Men's Rugby World Cup, which was held in Wales, from 1 October to 6 November 1999. New Zealand is one of the few countries to have played in all of the Men's Rugby World Cups and has hosted the Rugby World Cup twice, in 1987 (jointly hosting with Australia) and in 2011, which were the first and seventh editions of the Men's Rugby World Cup.
- Champion: 1987, 2011, 2015
- Runner-Up: 1995
- Fourth: 1999
New Zealand was the first host nation to win the 1987 Men's Rugby World Cup, which was the inaugural Rugby World Cup. In the 1987 Men's Rugby World Cup, 16 nations from five confederations participated, and there were 32 matches, including the semi-finals, Final and third place.
In the 1987 Men’s Rugby World Cup, held in Auckland, New Zealand played against France in the Final. New Zealand defeated France by 29-8 in the final and won the inaugural Men's Rugby World Cup. In the third-placed decisive match of the 1987 Men's Rugby World Cup, Wales defeated Australia by 22–21 and Wales became third in the inaugural Men's Rugby World Cup.
South Africa
With four (4) titles, South Africa is the most winners of the Men's Rugby World Cup. This successful team has won a record total of four Men's Rugby World Cups, in 1995, 2007, 2019, and 2023. In addition to 4 Rugby World Cups, South Africa has been third twice in the Men's Rugby World Cup in 1999 and 2015. South Africa is one of the few countries to have played in all of the Men's Rugby World Cups and has hosted the Men's Rugby World Cup once, in 1995, which was the third edition of the Men's Rugby World Cup.
- Champion: 1995, 2007, 2019, 2023
- Third: 1999, 2015
South Africa became only the second country after New Zealand to win the Men's Rugby World Cup as a host nation in 1995, which was the third edition of the Rugby World Cup. It was the first time that the Men's Rugby World Cup was held in Africa and the first Rugby World Cup in which every match was held in one country. In the 1995 Men's Rugby World Cup 16 nations from the five Confederations took part, where South Africa became Champion (1st time), New Zealand became runner-up, and France finished third.
Australia
Australia won 2(two) Rugby World Cups in 1991, and 1999 and is the second-most winner of the Men's Rugby World Cup. Besides winning the Rugby World Cup twice, Australia has finished runners-up twice in 2003 and 2015, while they finished third once in 2011 and fourth once in 1987.
- Champion: 1991, 1999
- Runner-up: 2003, 2015
- Third: 2011
Australia is one of the few countries to have played in all of the Men's Rugby World Cups and has hosted the Rugby World Cup twice, in 1987 (jointly hosting with New Zealand) and in 2003, which were the first and fifth editions of the Men's Rugby World Cup.
England
England won one (1) Men’s Rugby World Cup in 2003, which was the fifth Men's Rugby World Cup that was held in Australia from 10 October to 22 November 2003. In the fifth edition of the 2003 Men’s Rugby World Cup, England played against Australia for the Rugby World Cup. England defeated Australia by 20 - 17(Extra Time) in the final and won the Men's Rugby World Cup, for the first time. In the 2003 Men’s Rugby World Cup 20 national teams from 5 confederations participated, where 40 matches were played, including semi-finals, Final, and third place.
- Champion: 2003
- Runner-Up: 1991, 2007, 2019
- Fourth: 1995
Aside from one World Cup win, England has been runners-up thrice in 1991, 2007, and 2019, in the Men's Rugby World Cup. In addition, England finished fourth in the Men's Rugby World Cup once in 1995. Along with numerous records, England has hosted the Men's Rugby World Cup twice, in 1991(Jointly with France, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales), and in 2015. England is one of the few countries to have played in all of the Rugby World Cups and is one of the most successful teams in the men's Rugby World Cup.
2023 Men’s Rugby World Cup
The tenth edition of the 2023 Men's Rugby World Cup will be held in France from 8 September to 28 October 2023. This will be France's third time hosting the Men's Rugby World Cup, having previously hosted the Men's Rugby World Cup in 2007, and 1991 (jointly with England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales). In the 2023, Men's Rugby World Cup, 20 national teams from the 5 confederations will participate, and it will be Chile's first-ever appearance at the Men's Rugby World Cup, whereas Portugal's second appearance after 16 years.
2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup
The eleventh edition of the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup will be held in Australia from 10 September to 23 October 2027. This will be Australia's third time hosting the Men's Rugby World Cup, having previously hosted the Men's Rugby World Cup in 2003, and 1987, the inaugural Men's Rugby World Cup (jointly with New Zealand). In 2027, the Men's Rugby World Cup will feature 24 national teams from 5 confederations, an expansion from 20 in the 2023 Men's Rugby World Cup.
2031 Men’s Rugby World Cup
The twelfth edition of the 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup will be held in the United States of America from September to October 2031. This will be then the Americas' first time ever hosting a Men's Rugby World World, and the first time in another continent after Asia, Europe, and Oceania.
The Bottom Line
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