List of Rugby World Cup Winners (1987 – 2019)
List of Rugby World Cup Winners (1987 – 2019) – Welcome to the world of scrums, mauls, and tries! The Rugby World Cup is the ultimate showdown for rugby unions across the globe, where the strongest and toughest teams come together to battle it out for the coveted William Webb Ellis Cup. Since the first tournament in 1987, we’ve seen some of the most memorable moments in rugby history, from South Africa’s triumph over New Zealand in 1995 to England’s stunning victory over Australia in 2003. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newcomer to the game, join us as we dig into the history of the Rugby World Cup and discover the complete list of Rugby World Cup winners from 1987 to 2019.
List of Rugby World Cup Winners (1987 – 2019)
The Rugby World Cup is a tournament held every four years that features the top rugby unions from around the world. Since its inception in 1987, the tournament has seen some of the most intense and memorable matches in rugby history. The table shows the winners and runners-up of each tournament from 1987 to 2019, along with the final score. New Zealand has won the tournament three times (1987, 2011, and 2015), while South Africa and Australia have each won the tournament twice. England has won the tournament once and reached the final twice. The most recent Rugby World Cup was held in 2019, where South Africa emerged as the champion after defeating England with a score of 32-12.
Source: Wikipedia
| Year | Winner | Runner-Up | Score |
| 2023 | TBD | TBD | NA |
| 2019 | South Africa | England | 32−12 |
| 2015 | New Zealand | Australia | 34-17 |
| 2011 | New Zealand | France | 8-7 |
| 2007 | South Africa | England | 15-6 |
| 2003 | England | Australia | 20-17 |
| 1999 | Australia | France | 35-12 |
| 1995 | South Africa | New Zealand | 15-12 |
| 1991 | Australia | England | 12-6 |
| 1987 | New Zealand | France | 29-9 |
Wins by the Percentage of Tournaments played
Only four teams (South Africa, New Zealand, England, and Australia) have managed to lift the Rugby World Cup. Here, in this section, we will look at the win percentage of tournaments played. South Africa with the most wins, leads the others followed by New Zealand, Australia and England.
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| Team | Win rate |
| South Africa | 43% |
| New Zealand | 33% |
| Australia | 22% |
| England | 11% |
Wins by the Percentage of Finals played
In this section, we will try to find out, how the teams have performed in the finals of the Rugby World Cup. We all know that only four teams have won the tournament, but do you know that only five teams have reached the finals to date? Other than the four crowned champions, France is one team that reached the finals in 1987 but lost to New Zealand. Check out the win percentage of finals played by all finalists.
| Team | Win rate |
| South Africa | 100% |
| New Zealand | 75% |
| Australia | 50% |
| England | 25% |
| France | 0% |
