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The [[International Rugby Board|IRB]] '''Rugby World Cup''' is the most prestigious tournament in the sport of [[rugby (Sport)|rugby union]]. It is contested every four years by 20 national teams. It was first held in 1987 but has grown to be one of the world's largest sporting events. | The [[International Rugby Board|IRB]] '''Rugby World Cup''' is the most prestigious tournament in the sport of [[rugby (Sport)|rugby union]]. It is contested every four years by 20 national teams. It was first held in 1987 but has grown to be one of the world's largest sporting events. | ||
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Revision as of 21:33, October 20, 2007
The IRB Rugby World Cup is the most prestigious tournament in the sport of rugby union. It is contested every four years by 20 national teams. It was first held in 1987 but has grown to be one of the world's largest sporting events.
The next Rugby World Cup will be held in New Zealand in 2011.
List of Tournament Winners
1987 New Zealand
1991 Australia
1995 South Africa
1999 Australia
2003 England
2007 South Africa
