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      • New Zealand became the first-ever champions, defeating France 29–9 in the final. The subsequent 1991 tournament was hosted by England, with matches played throughout Britain, Ireland and France.
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  2. 2 days ago · The opening weekend of the 2015 tournament, hosted by England, generated the biggest upset in Rugby World Cup history when Japan, who had not won a single World Cup match since 1991, defeated heavily favored South Africa. Overall, New Zealand once again won the final, this time against Australia.

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  3. Apr 24, 2024 · The World Cup final in 1991 finished 19-6 to the United States, with a large portion of the England squad returning three years later determined to avenge that defeat.

  4. May 15, 2024 · One of the most successful rugby teams of all time is the New Zealand All Blacks, who have won the Rugby World Cup three times (in 1987, 2011, and 2015) and have a winning percentage of over 75% in international matches.

  5. 6 days ago · Who captained Australia to victory in the 1991 rugby World Cup Final at Twickenham? Answer: Nick Farr Jones Nick Farr Jones captained Australia in the second World Cup final, beating England by 12-6.

  6. May 4, 2024 · 1987 Rugby World Cup: 94 6 February 1988 Twickenham Stadium, London 3–11 Wales: 1988 Five Nations Championship: 95 18 March 1989 Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff 12–9 Wales: 1989 Five Nations Championship: 96 17 February 1990 Twickenham Stadium, London 34–6 England: 1990 Five Nations Championship: 97 19 January 1991 Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff 6 ...

  7. Apr 24, 2024 · BBC Sport Columnist. 24 April 2024. 1994 Rugby World Cup final. Venue: Edinburgh Academicals. Final Score: 38-23. England tries: Gill Burns, Jacquie Edwards, Jane Mitchell, Penalty Try (2)...

  8. 2 days ago · The Six Nations Championship (known as the Guinness Six Nations for sponsorship reasons) is an annual international men's rugby union competition between the teams of England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. It is also the oldest sports tournament ever between Home Nations. The championship holders are Ireland, who won the 2024 ...

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