The 2019 Rugby World Cup was the ninth edition of the Rugby World Cup, the quadrennial world championship for men's rugby union teams. It was hosted in Japan from 20 September to 2 November in 12 venu
Dancers at the opening ceremony
A model of Mount Fuji at the opening ceremony with the teams in the finals being introduced
Japan taking on Russia at Tokyo Stadium, Chōfu.
Italy taking on Namibia at Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Higashiōsaka.
The 2015 Rugby World Cup was the eighth Rugby World Cup, the quadrennial rugby union world championship. The tournament was hosted by England from 18 September to 31 October. Of the 20 countries compe
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…Zealand, finished third after defeating Wales in the bronze final. The International Rugby Board (IRB) requested that any members wishing to host the 2015 Rugby World Cup and/or the 2019 event should indicate their interest by 15 August 2008, though no details had to be provided at that stage. A record 10 unions responded…
Australia beat England 33–13 at Twickenham Stadium in London.
South Africa beat the USA 64–0 at the Olympic Stadium in London.
New Zealand beat Argentina 26–16 at Wembley Stadium in London.
Ireland beat Canada 50–7 at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.