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Rugby World Cup
Complete Winners History

Various countries

10 editions in our records — 1987 to 2023

Most recent: South Africa — 2023

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About Rugby World Cup

The Rugby World Cup is the premier international rugby union competition, held every four years since 1987. It is the third most attended sporting event in the world after the Summer Olympics and FIFA World Cup.

This page tracks every Rugby World Cup result with a live elapsed counter showing exactly how many days have passed since each edition. The most recent Rugby World Cup was won by South Africa on 28 October 2023902 days ago.

Year Champion Runner Up Days Since
2023
South Africa 12-11
New Zealand
902 days ago
2019
South Africa 32-12
England
2,358 days ago
2015
New Zealand 34-17
Australia
3,821 days ago
2011
New Zealand 8-7
France
5,290 days ago
2007
South Africa 15-6
England
6,754 days ago
2003
England 20-17 aet
Australia
8,182 days ago
1999
Australia 35-12
France
9,659 days ago
1995
South Africa 15-12 aet
New Zealand
11,255 days ago
1991
Australia 12-6
England
12,585 days ago
1987
New Zealand 29-9
France
14,181 days ago

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Rugby World Cup most recently?

South Africa won the 2023 Rugby World Cup on 28 October 2023 — 902 days ago.

How many days since the last Rugby World Cup?

It has been 902 days since the 2023 Rugby World Cup on 28 October 2023.

Where is the Rugby World Cup held?

Various countries.

How many times has the Rugby World Cup been held?

The Rugby World Cup has been held 10 times in our records, from 1987 to 2023.

Who has won the Rugby World Cup the most times?

Use the complete results table above to see the full list of Rugby World Cup winners throughout history.

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