Yes, New Zealand dual hosted with Australia the first Rugby World Cup in 1987.
The 1987 Rugby World Cup was held in Australia and New Zealand. New Zealand ran out winners of the competition, beating France in the final, while Australia finished in fourth place.
Tenzinggurl22 says: The First Rugby World Cup was hosted by New Zealand and Australia in 1987 and was won by New Zealand.
Rugby World Cup was created in 1987.
In 1987 co hosted by New Zealand and Australia
It was a shared hosting between Australia and New Zealand
there wasn't a rugby world cup at that time it started at 1987.
It was actually co-hosted by BOTH Australia and 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.
Wales took the third place beating Australia 22 - 21
The Rugby World Cup has been in existence since 1987. So 23 years
1987