== == The 2008 winners were New Zealand, who won 34-20 against Australia at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Australia on Nov 22, 2008.
New Zealand, having recently beaten Australia in the final of the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.
The current world champions are South Africa. They defeated England 15-6 in the 2007 Rugby World Cup Final.
Current Union champions are South Africa
New Zealand
Wales
For the 2011 RWC its the New Zealand All Blacks
The RWC did not start until 1987
New Zealand and 2011
South Africa beat England 15 - 6
Mark Keohane has written: 'Champions of the world' 'Springbok rugby uncovered' -- subject(s): Rugby football, Rugby football coaches, South African Rugby Football Union, Springboks (Rugby team)
Toulouse
i would say that it is rugby - they are the world champions and are ranked 1st hope this helps
Beth Phoenix, but Candice Michelle should be
Yes it does. The Saracens are the champions this year for the 4th year running
France
New Zealand used to be .... South Africa is currently the best in the world. -Currently ranked no 1. in the world -World Champions 1995 and 2007 -Super 14 Champions 2009 -Sevens World Champions 2009 -Currently leading on the Tri-Nations log 2009