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- Four countries have won the trophy; South Africa four times, New Zealand three times, Australia twice, and England once.
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Two tries by Owen Finegan and Ben Tune, and seven penalties by Matt Burke contributed to Australia's 35–12 win, as they became the first nation to win the Rugby World Cup twice. Australia also became the first side to contest successive finals when they faced England in the 2003 final at the Telstra Stadium in Sydney.
Oct 28, 2023 · South Africa then became the second team in the tournament’s history to win back-to-back Rugby World Cup titles as they defeated their old rivals, New Zealand, 12-11 in the 2023 final at the Stade de France in Paris. Rugby World Cup final results. 1987 – New Zealand 29-9 France. 1991 – Australia 12-6 England.
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Nov 2, 2019 · New Zealand and South Africa are the most successful nations, each winning the trophy three times. Australia have won it twice and England are the sole northern hemisphere nation to win the tournament back in 2003. Below we tell the brief history of each tournament. 1987 – New Zealand beat France 29-9.
The winners are awarded the Webb Ellis Cup, named after William Webb Ellis who, according to a popular legend, invented rugby by picking up the ball during a football game and running with it [1] . The tournament was first held in 1987 and was co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia.
2 days ago · Australia were crowned champions in 1991 and 1999 with England, the only northern hemisphere nation lift the coveted trophy, in 2003. France are the only other nation to have reached a Rugby World Cup final, but they have suffered heartbreak on three occasions, in 1987, 1999 and 2011.
Oct 28, 2023 · Australia have won it twice — in 1991 and 1999 — while England's 2003 win remains their only victory on the world stage. France, hosts this time around in 2023, have been beaten in the...
The Rugby World Cup has been held nine times (with the next edition in France 2023 ), with both South Africa and New Zealand winning it three times, and Australia twice each. The other winner was England in 2003. England is the only nation from the northern hemisphere to have won the tournament.
