1987
they won last in 1999
The third rugby world cup was held in South Africa in 1995, with South Africa defeating the All Blacks in the final 15-12 after extra time.
The last time Australia played against Ireland in rugby was in the Rugby World Cup 2011 hosted by New Zealand. The match was played on 17. September and the venue was Eden Park i Auckland. Ireland won the match 15-6.
I guess 2005
If you talk about international rugby teams then no one can argue with the IRB rankings where the All Blacks are at number one. If you refer to players then this is purley peoples opinions as there are some amazing players in both code across the world at this time.
Australia - League Code in 2008. France - Union Code in 2007
At the World Cup, in the pool stages, against South Africa.
1997 and 2009
there wasn't a rugby world cup at that time it started at 1987.
England last won the rugby world cup in 2003 and was co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. England won the final against Australia 20-17 with Johnny Wilkinson scoring a drop goal in extra time
Rugby World magazine is a magazine that explores the sport of rugby. The magazine is the top selling rugby magazine in the world at this time. They publish this magazine monthly.
Italy played in the Rugby World Cup for the first time in 1987 - winning one match and losing two, the same as two other teams in their group, but having an inferior points difference to either, finishing in last place.