Rugby World Cup

The Rugby World Cup is the premier rugby union tournament.  It is held every four years.  New Zealand won the 2011 Rugby World Cup on home soil.  The Rugby World Cup has been won by four teams in its history: New Zealand 1987 and 2011, Australia in 1991 and 1999, South Africa in 1995 and 2007, and England in 2003.  The 2015 Rugby World Cup will be hosted by England and Japan will host the 2019 tournament.

  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011
    Bonnaire hopes for perfect game

    Bonnaire hopes for perfect game

    Julien Bonnaire has taken stock of France's World Cup final prospects against New Zealand, and admitted: "We need a perfect game."

  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011
    Horwill sings Wales' praises

    Horwill sings Wales' praises

    Australia captain James Horwill has highlighted Wales' significant contribution to the Rugby World Cup ahead of Friday's bronze medal match.

  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011
    All Blacks ready for the unexpected

    All Blacks ready for the unexpected

    Dan Carter believes New Zealand must "expect the unexpected" when they face France in Sunday's World Cup final.

  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011
    McBryde: We didn't want this game

    McBryde: We didn't want this game

    Robin McBryde openly accepts that Wales' World Cup bronze medal clash against Australia on Friday is not a game they wanted.

  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011
    Faletau set for record appearance

    Faletau set for record appearance

    Toby Faletau will set a Wales World Cup record when he runs out against Australia in Friday's World Cup bronze medal match at Eden Park.

  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011

    'Try from the end of the world' still vivid

    France play New Zealand in the World Cup Final at Eden Park on Sunday, a ground where the All Blacks last tasted defeat on July 3, 1994, after Les Bleus snatched a win in the final minute with a memorable try.

  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011

    More than just a game...

    The World Cup Final on Sunday is more than just a game for New Zealanders, it represents a chance to end 24 years of sporting pain and lift the spirits of a nation reeling from a string of disasters, experts say.

  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011

    RWC lookalikes - Part 3

    Clearly we have nothing better to do with our time here at Rugby Rugby ... despite the Rugby World Cup still being on the go. But that said, and judging by your comments, our lookalikes have produced a smile... or two.

  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011

    Feature: Final to define Henry's legacy

    Graham Henry has an incredible weight of statistics backing him as the greatest All Blacks coach, yet he knows his career could boil down to just one match - this year's World Cup Final.

  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011

    Rise of the 'robo-players'

    World Cup favourites New Zealand are evolving into a team of "robo-players", taller, leaner and more muscular than their predecessors, a study has revealed.

  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011
    Pocock focused on Wales

    Pocock focused on Wales

    Australia flanker David Pocock insists he is focused on stopping Wales rather than the chance to pick up the IRB Player of the Year award.

  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011
    Clerc's warning to All Blacks

    Clerc's warning to All Blacks

    Vincent Clerc insists France will head into Sunday's World Cup final against New Zealand confident of victory despite their indifferent form.

  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011

    Maso is fond of 'beautiful' All Blacks

    If France lose Sunday's World Cup final against hosts New Zealand, team manager Jo Maso will undoubtedly be disappointed.

  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011
    Bennett eyes final flourish

    Bennett eyes final flourish

    Huw Bennett says Wales are relishing the chance of tackling Australia in Friday's World Cup bronze medal match.

  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011

    Hansen: It is a 'two-horse race'

    France's patchy form going into the World Cup Final will have no bearing on what remains a two-horse race, All Blacks assistant coach Steve Hansen insisted Thursday.