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The first Rugby Union World Cup took place in New Zealand and Australia in 1987, and was won by New Zealand.

New Zealand won the final against France at Eden Park in Auckland by 29 points to 9.

The New Zealand team was captained by Dr David Kirk and included such rugby greats as; Sean Fitzpatrick, John Kirwan, Grant Fox and Michael Jones.

Subsequent competitions

1987 - 1991 - 1995 - 1999 - 2003 - 2007

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