Rugby World Cup winners List: All-time past Champions, History Since 1987.
— Siya Kolisi clutched the Webb Ellis Cup tightly then raised it high after helping South Africa make Rugby World Cup history with a fourth title, earning himself a place among the greats as only the second captain to win it back-to-back.
Four years after dominating England, this final against New Zealand was much harder on Saturday. The Springboks overcame the resilient All Blacks 12-11 on the back of flyhalf Handre Pollard’s four penalties, doing so on a rain-soaked night at Stade de France when All Blacks captain Sam Cane felt the gloom as the first player red-carded in a final.
The 2023 Rugby World Cup was the Tenth Edition of the tournament and there have been only four different winners of the event. South Africa is the most successful country behind New Zealand, as the Springboks won the most titles 4th times, followed by All-Blacks.
Rugby World Cup History, Stats, Facts, Records
- Rugby Sports is under the supervision of Rugby League International Federations (RLIF), who are responsible for regulating the rules & regulations throughout the world.
- First Rugby World Cup is held in 1987 at Co-host Australia-- New-Zealand.
- Initially, there are 16 participants in the World cup, later in 1999, four more teams are added, now 20 teams are participating in this RWC2018.
- South Africa has won the Most titles of Rugby World Cup in history to claims the Four RWC titles, followed by New Zealand three times.
- The most overall points scorer in Rugby World Cup history is the English Jonny Wilkinson, their score is 277 in WC career.
- The most points scored in a single game in 145 by All Blacks in 1995.
- South Africa Springboks are the current champions of Rugby World Cup 2023
Rugby World Cup Winners and Runner-Up List, since 1987-2023.
–Full List of Rugby World Cup winners ahead of the tenth edition, which was played in France 2023.
2023 – South Africa beat New Zealand 12-11 in France
South Africa clinched a record fourth Rugby World Cup title by doing just enough to deny 14-man New Zealand and retain their crown in a helter-skelter final in Paris.
The Springboks seemed to have control when, with Handre Pollard's dead-eyed goalkicking having already given them a 9-3 lead, Sam Cane caught Jesse Kriel high in the 27th minute.
The New Zealand captain was shown a red card on review and another Pollard penalty left the All Blacks a man down, nine points behind and in deep trouble.
But New Zealand rallied, rode their luck and dragged themselves back into the game. Richie Mo'unga kicked a penalty before the break and Beauden Barrett scooped up a loose ball and slid in after the interval to cut South Africa's lead to 12-11.
2019 - South Africa beat England 32–12, Japan
South Africa broke English hearts with a ruthless display of power rugby to seize their third Rugby World Cup in devastating fashion.
Twenty two points from the boot of nerveless fly-half Handre Pollard and second-half tries from wingers Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe ground England into the Yokohama dirt on a horrible night for Eddie Jones's men.
England had trailed 12-6 at the interval after taking a hammering in the scrum and making a series of handling errors.
And despite four penalties from captain Owen Farrell they never looked like closing that gap as the Springboks produced an outstanding display to match those of 1995 in Johannesburg and 2007 in Paris.
2015 – New Zealand beat Australia 34-17, London
The two rivals met once again, with Steve Hanson now in charge of the All Blacks.
England hosted and crashed out famously in the group stage while New Zealand became the first side ever to win as defending champions, lifting the trophy at Twickenham.
Argentina lost to Australia 15-29 in the quarter-finals, meaning the Wallabies would face the All Blacks in the final following their win over South Africa 18-20.
However, as they pushed for the win, New Zealand wrestled control back and went on to create history, becoming the first team to win two World Cups in a row.
2011 – New Zealand beat France 8-7, Auckland
Hosts New Zealand had the pressure of the nation as they looked to win their first Rugby World Cup since 1987.
New Zealand hosted the tournament second time and also won for the second time, defeating France 8-7 in a tense and thrilling final refereed by Craig Joubert. They had beaten Australia 20-6 in the semi-final, while France defeated Wales 9-8.
despite some great play from both sides as defences reigned supreme and the All Blacks finally had their hands on the trophy once more.
2007 – South Africa beat England 15-6, Paris
England defeated France in their semi-final 14-9, to attempt to defend their title. However, they lost to the rampaging Springboks, who benefited from a firing Bryan Habana on the wing throughout the tournament, who amassed eight tries in seven games.
South Africa won 37-13 in their semi-final and defeated England 6-15 in the Stade de France, thanks to a Percy Montgomery kicking display.
2003 – England beat Australia 20-17 (after extra time), Sydney
Who could forget this final and THAT iconic Jonny Wilkinson drop goal which saw the Red Rose get their hands on the Webb Ellis Cup for the very first time?
England were the pre-tournament favourites and ensured a repeat of the 1991 final when beating the All Blacks in the semi-final.
The final proved to be a kicking competition between Wilkinson and Wallabies’ Elton Flately, with the latter slotting over a late penalty to force extra-time once again.
1999 – Australia beat France 35-12, Cardiff
New Zealand lost in the semi-final to France, 43-31, which means that Les Bleus would face Australia in the final. The Wallabies had defeated reigning champions South Africa 27-21 in the semi-final at Twickenham (the UK had hosted a number of the games although Wales were the nominal hosts).
Australia triumphed 35-12 in the Millennium Stadium final in Cardiff, to become the first country to lift the trophy twice
1995 – South Africa beat New Zealand 15-12 (after extra time), Johannesburg
For the first time event held in South Africa following the end of apartheid, it was also the first World Cup in which the nation had been permitted to compete. They fittingly won it, defeating France 19-15 in the semi-final before beating New Zealand 15-12 in the Johannesburg final. The Kiwis had knocked out England 29-45 in Cape Town in their semi.
1991 – Australia beat England 12-6, London
Despite losing their opening game, England progressed to the final where they would face Australia, who had seen off the reigning champions New Zealand 12-6 in a tight semi-final encounter.
1987 – New Zealand beat France 29-9, Auckland
France qualified for the final by virtue of beating Australia 24-30 in Sydney, while New Zealand triumphed over Wales 49-6. In the RWC final, the All Blacks won the first World Cup 29-9 in Eden Park, Auckland, the first of France's three final losses.
Who won the most Rugby World Cup titles, history, most final appearances.
In its short history, just four teams have emerged victorious in the Rugby World Cup.
Here the teams with the most Rugby World Cup titles since 1987.
South Africa – 4
New Zealand – 3 times
Australia – 2
England 1
Most Final Appearances:
Argentina lost to Australia 15-29 in the quarter-finals, meaning the Wallabies would face the All Blacks in the final following their win over South Africa 18-20.
However, as they pushed for the win, New Zealand wrestled control back and went on to create history, becoming the first team to win two World Cups in a row.
2011 – New Zealand beat France 8-7, Auckland
Hosts New Zealand had the pressure of the nation as they looked to win their first Rugby World Cup since 1987.
New Zealand hosted the tournament second time and also won for the second time, defeating France 8-7 in a tense and thrilling final refereed by Craig Joubert. They had beaten Australia 20-6 in the semi-final, while France defeated Wales 9-8.
despite some great play from both sides as defences reigned supreme and the All Blacks finally had their hands on the trophy once more.
2007 – South Africa beat England 15-6, Paris
England defeated France in their semi-final 14-9, to attempt to defend their title. However, they lost to the rampaging Springboks, who benefited from a firing Bryan Habana on the wing throughout the tournament, who amassed eight tries in seven games.
South Africa won 37-13 in their semi-final and defeated England 6-15 in the Stade de France, thanks to a Percy Montgomery kicking display.
2003 – England beat Australia 20-17 (after extra time), Sydney
Who could forget this final and THAT iconic Jonny Wilkinson drop goal which saw the Red Rose get their hands on the Webb Ellis Cup for the very first time?
England were the pre-tournament favourites and ensured a repeat of the 1991 final when beating the All Blacks in the semi-final.
The final proved to be a kicking competition between Wilkinson and Wallabies’ Elton Flately, with the latter slotting over a late penalty to force extra-time once again.
1999 – Australia beat France 35-12, Cardiff
New Zealand lost in the semi-final to France, 43-31, which means that Les Bleus would face Australia in the final. The Wallabies had defeated reigning champions South Africa 27-21 in the semi-final at Twickenham (the UK had hosted a number of the games although Wales were the nominal hosts).
Australia triumphed 35-12 in the Millennium Stadium final in Cardiff, to become the first country to lift the trophy twice
1995 – South Africa beat New Zealand 15-12 (after extra time), Johannesburg
For the first time event held in South Africa following the end of apartheid, it was also the first World Cup in which the nation had been permitted to compete. They fittingly won it, defeating France 19-15 in the semi-final before beating New Zealand 15-12 in the Johannesburg final. The Kiwis had knocked out England 29-45 in Cape Town in their semi.
1991 – Australia beat England 12-6, London
Despite losing their opening game, England progressed to the final where they would face Australia, who had seen off the reigning champions New Zealand 12-6 in a tight semi-final encounter.
1987 – New Zealand beat France 29-9, Auckland
France qualified for the final by virtue of beating Australia 24-30 in Sydney, while New Zealand triumphed over Wales 49-6. In the RWC final, the All Blacks won the first World Cup 29-9 in Eden Park, Auckland, the first of France's three final losses.
Rugby World Cup winners List, Past results of every edition
1987 – New Zealand 29-9 France
1991 – Australia 12-6 England
1995 – South Africa 15-12 New Zealand (after extra-time)
1999 – Australia 35-12 France
2003 – England 20-17 Australia (after extra-time)
2007 – South Africa 15-6 England
2011 – New Zealand 8-7 France
2015 – New Zealand 34-17 Australia
2019 – South Africa 32-12 England
2023 – South Africa 12-11 New Zealand
Who won the most Rugby World Cup titles, history, most final appearances.
In its short history, just four teams have emerged victorious in the Rugby World Cup.
Here the teams with the most Rugby World Cup titles since 1987.
South Africa – 4
New Zealand – 3 times
Australia – 2
England 1
Most Final Appearances:
5 – New Zealand
4 – South Africa
4 – Australia
4 – France
3 – England
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