Photos: The Rugby World Cup -- a history England, 2015 – New Zealand became the first side to retain the Rugby World Cup after defeating Australia 34-17 in the final at Twickenham Stadium. Hide Caption 4 of 8 Photos: The Rugby World Cup -- a history Wales, 1999 – Australia's second World Cup victory in 1999 came eight years after its first. Hide Caption 6 of 8 Photos: The Rugby World Cup -- a history England, 1991 – Australia first tasted World Cup victory in 1991 after narrowly defeating England 12-6 in the final. Hide Caption 7 of 8 Photos: The Rugby World Cup -- a history New Zealand, 1987 – The All Blacks won the inaugural Rugby World Cup on home soil in 1987. Photos: RWC 2019 venues New Zealand beat Australia 34-17 to win its second straight Rugby World Cup at Twickenham Stadium, London in October 2015.

Source: CNN January 21, 2019 11:37 UTC