It was played in both Australia and New Zealand with New Zealand being the main host.
The first Rugby Union world cup match was played at Eden Park 1987 with a viewing audience of 300 millionThe first Rugby league was played in 1954k
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The first Rugby World Cup was held in 1987.
There wasn't a rugby world cup in 2004.
The host nation for the 1999 Rugby World Cup was Wales.
New Zealand held the first Rugby World Cup in 1987.
Yes, Ireland played in the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Romania participated at seven Rugby World Cups.
The rugby world cup is played once every four years. It is held in a different country each time which is decided by the International Rugby Board. The next rugby world cup will be held in 2015 in England.
16 teams were first selected now its 20
The 1987 Rugby World Cup was the first Rugby World Cup. The tournament was hosted by New Zealand and Australia in 1987 and was won by New Zealand.