Rugby World Cup Winners
The Rugby World Cup has been held eight times, 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.
Winner’s List
Click on the year for more information about each tournament, and click on the country names for more information about that county’s participation in the World Cup.
| Event | Year | Winner | Runner-Up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2023 | |||
| 9 | 2019 | South Africa | England | 32−12 |
| 8 | 2015 | New Zealand | Australia | 34-17 |
| 7 | 2011 | New Zealand | France | 8-7 |
| 6 | 2007 | South Africa | England | 15-6 |
| 5 | 2003 | England | Australia | 20-17 |
| 4 | 1999 | Australia | France | 35-12 |
| 3 | 1995 | South Africa | New Zealand | 15-12 |
| 2 | 1991 | Australia | England | 12-6 |
| 1 | 1987 | New Zealand | France | 29-9 |