<P> The first Rugby World Cup was held in 1987 , hosted by Australia and New Zealand who pushed for the tournament to be approved . Since the first tournament , 7 others have been held at four - year intervals . The 2015 tournament was won by New Zealand , the cup was held from 19 September 2015 till 31 October 2015 . It was held in England and Wales . </P>
<P> The first Rugby World Cup was held in 1987 , hosted by Australia and New Zealand who pushed for the tournament to be approved . Since the first tournament , 7 others have been held at four - year intervals . The 2015 tournament was won by New Zealand , the cup was held from 19 September 2015 till 31 October 2015 . It was held in England and Wales . </P>
where was the first rugby union world cup held
where was the first rugby union world cup held
Australia and New Zealand
Australia and New Zealand