1987
Tenzinggurl22 says: The First Rugby World Cup was hosted by New Zealand and Australia in 1987 and was won by New Zealand.
Yes, New Zealand dual hosted with Australia the first Rugby World Cup in 1987.
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No, Portugal were not in the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand in 2011.
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New Zealand beat France 29 - 9 and won the first Rugby Union World Cup.
New Zealand last won the Rugby World Cup in 2011.
Joint hosted by New Zealand and Australia.
New Zealand won the first ever rugby world cup beating France in the final
The first Rugby Union World Cup was held in 1987 and won by New Zealand.
The competition was held jointly between Australia and New Zealand in 1987. The actual tournament final was played in Aukland, New Zealand. The finalists were New Zealand and France. New Zealand won the game 29 -9.
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