Rugby World Cup

The first Rugby World Cup Tournament was held in Australia and New Zealand in 1987. The winners are awarded the William Webb Ellis Cup. South Africa currently holds the title, having won the 2007 Rugby World Cup Final in France with victory over England. The next Rugby World Cup is due to be held in New Zealand in 2011. Check out the sights of New Zealand early with New Zealand car hire. Book now to avail of fantastic rates!

Amazing Facts about the Rugby World Cup

The first non-southern hemisphere team to win the world cup was England in 2003.

The most points ever scored against a team at a World Cup is 145 by New Zealand in a match against Japan in 1995. New Zealand scored 21 tries in that match.

The first Rugby World Cup was held in Australia and New Zealand in 1987.