It was played in both Australia and New Zealand with New Zealand being the main host.
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When was the first rugby world cup played?
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
What was the first sport ever played in the world?
rugby
When was the first rugby ever played in the world?
1823
When was the first rugby world held?
The first Rugby World Cup was held in 1987.
Who played the rugby world cup final 2004?
There wasn't a rugby world cup in 2004.
In which country is the rugby World Cup played?
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.
Where was the 1999 rugby World Cup played?
The host nation for the 1999 Rugby World Cup was Wales.
What countries hosted the first rugby world cup?
New Zealand held the first Rugby World Cup in 1987.
Which team won the first rugby world cup?
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.
When was the first rugby world played?
The first Rugby World Cup was in 1987 and the first international match was at Raeburn place in Edinburgh between England and Scotland. This game was won by Scotland and gave rise to the oldest cup match - The Calcutta Cup
Is Ireland playing in the Rugby World Cup 2011?
Yes, Ireland played in the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
How much world cups have the Romania rugby team played in?
Romania participated at seven Rugby World Cups.
How many teams played in the first rugby world cup?
16 teams were first selected now its 20
How many countries played rugby?
The IRB (international rugby board) recognises 94 countries in the world in their world rankings.
How many times has Italy played in the rugby world cup?
Since the competition's inception in 1987, Italy have played in all six Rugby World Cup tournaments.
Who scored the first try in the first rugby world cup?
All Black flanker, Michael Jones, scored the first try in the first Rugby World Cup in 1987.
Has Ireland played in a rugby world cup before?
Ireland are classed as a founding team and have played since the first event in 1987
Who won the first ever rugby world cup?
New Zealand won the first ever rugby world cup beating France in the final
How many games will be played at the 2011 Rugby World Cup?
A total of 48 matches will be played at the 2011 Rugby World Cup, between September 9 and October 23.
Why is the rugby world cup being played in Scotland and Wales?
because they love rugby
Who was the first to win the rugby world cup?
Played in 1987 New Zealand beat France 29 - 9
Did Jim Williams play in the rugby world cup?
He played in the 99 World Cup.
Who won the Rugby World Cup in 1997?
There was no Rugby World Cup in 1997. It is played every 4 years. With one having been played in 1995, the next one was not until 1999.
What country won the first World Cup?
New Zealand won the first Rugby world cup
Which country hosted the rugby world cup in which for the first time all the games were played in one country?
south Africa
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