The last Rugby World Cup winners

October 29, 2023

The Rugby World Cup is one of the most prestigious international rugby union tournaments that takes place every four years. The tournament features national teams from around the world competing for the title of world champion. Let’s take a look at the last Rugby World Cup winners.

1987 - New Zealand

New Zealand’s national rugby team, the All Blacks, emerged as the champions of the 1987 Rugby World Cup. The tournament marked a significant moment in the history of rugby, serving as the first global competition for national rugby teams. The final score was 29-9.

1991 - Australia

The 1991 Rugby World Cup was the second edition of the tournament and was held in England, France, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. This tournament marked the first time it was held in multiple countries. Australia claimed its first Rugby World Cup title by winning the tournament with a score of 12-6.

1995 - South Africa

The South African national rugby team, the Springboks, emerged as the champions of the 1995 Rugby World Cup. The 1995 Rugby World Cup held special significance for South Africa, as it was not just a sports victory, but also a pivotal moment in the country’s history. The tournament took place in South Africa and was the third edition of the Rugby World Cup.

1999 - Australia

The 1999 Rugby World Cup was the fourth edition of the tournament and was hosted principally by Wales, with matches also held in England, France, Ireland, and Scotland. The Australian national rugby team, the Wallabies, won the tournament for the second time, claiming the Rugby World Cup title. The Wallabies secured a 35-12 victory.

2003 - England

The 2003 Rugby World Cup was the fifth edition of the tournament and was held in Australia. This tournament marked a significant achievement for the English national rugby team, winning the tournament for the first time in its history. The final match went into extra time and was famously decided by a drop goal from England’s Jonny Wilkinson in the dying moments, securing a 20-17 victory for England.

2007 - South Africa

The 2007 Rugby World Cup was the sixth edition of the tournament and was held in France. This tournament saw the South African national rugby team, the Springboks, claim their second Rugby World Cup title. The Springboks secured a convincing 15-6 victory over England, claiming the championship.

2011 - New Zealand

The 2011 Rugby World Cup was the seventh edition of the tournament and was held in New Zealand, making it a particularly significant event for the host nation. The New Zealand national rugby team, the All Blacks, secured victory, claiming the Rugby World Cup title. The final was held at Eden Park in Auckland, where New Zealand faced off against France. It was a tightly contested match, with the All Blacks narrowly winning 8-7, securing their second World Cup title.

2015 - New Zealand

The 2015 Rugby World Cup marked the eighth edition of the tournament and was hosted by England. Once again, the New Zealand national rugby team, the All Blacks, claimed victory, securing their third Rugby World Cup title. The All Blacks displayed a dominant performance, securing a 34-17 victory over Australia.

2019 - South Africa

The 2019 Rugby World Cup was the ninth edition of the tournament and was hosted by Japan. This tournament saw the South African national rugby team, the Springboks, clinch their third Rugby World Cup title. The final took place at the International Stadium Yokohama, where South Africa faced off against England. The Springboks delivered a powerful performance, winning convincingly with a score of 32-12.

2023 - South Africa

The 2023 Rugby World Cup was the tenth edition of the tournament and was hosted by France. The final took place at the Stade de France, where South Africa faced off against New Zealand. It was a tightly contested match, with the Springboks narrowly winning 12-11, securing their forth World Cup title.