New Zealand played in the 2007 cup held in France
The final was S. Africa and England
France hosted the 2007 Rugby Union World Cup which was won by South Africa with England as the runners up
Played in 1987 New Zealand beat France 29 - 9
rugby union is played all over the world, but it is a predominant sport in countries such as England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Australia, France, New Zealand, South Africa
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The New Zealand All Blacks won the inaugural rugby world cup in 1987, which means they were the first ever country to win the R.W.C. Beating France 29-9
New Zealand beat France 29 - 9 and won the first Rugby Union World Cup.
Pool A with New Zealand, France, Canada and Japan.
New Zealand won the first ever rugby world cup beating France in the final
It was new Zealand and France - New Zealand won 8-7
It will be played in 2011 in New Zealand.
The 1987 Rugby World Cup featured teams from Australia, New Zealand, England, France, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Canada, Fiji, Japan, and the United States. It was the inaugural tournament and was co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. New Zealand emerged as the champion, defeating Australia in the final. The tournament helped to popularize rugby union on a global scale.
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.