Rugby World Cup
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Established
1987 (39 years old)
First Recorded Event
1987-05-22
Current Season
2027
Current Round
3
Sport
RugbyLocation
Worldwide
Gender
Male
TV Rights
01 Oct 
Description
The Rugby World Cup is a men's rugby union tournament contested every four years between the top international teams. The tournament was first held in 1987, when the tournament was co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia.
The winners are awarded the Webb Ellis Cup, named after William Webb Ellis, the Rugby School pupil who, according to a popular legend, invented rugby by picking up the ball during a football game. Four countries have won the trophy; New Zealand three times, Australia and South Africa each twice, and England once. New Zealand are the current champions, having defeated Australia in the final of the 2015 tournament in England.
The tournament is administered by World Rugby, the sport's international governing body. Sixteen teams were invited to participate in the inaugural tournament in 1987, however since 1999 twenty teams have taken part. Japan will host the 2019 Rugby World Cup and France will host in 2023.
Seasons
2027
2025
2023
2022-2023
2019
2015
2011
2007
2003
1999
1995
1991
1987
Teams
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Last 5 winners
South Africa Rugby (2023) South Africa Rugby (2019)
New Zealand Rugby (2015) New Zealand Rugby (2011) South Africa Rugby (2007)Fanart
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