<P> The winners are awarded the William Webb Ellis Cup , named after William Webb Ellis , the Rugby School pupil who -- according to a popular legend -- invented rugby by picking up the ball during a football game . Four countries have won the trophy ; New Zealand have won it three times , two teams have won twice , Australia and South Africa , while England have won it once . </P>
<P> The winners are awarded the William Webb Ellis Cup , named after William Webb Ellis , the Rugby School pupil who -- according to a popular legend -- invented rugby by picking up the ball during a football game . Four countries have won the trophy ; New Zealand have won it three times , two teams have won twice , Australia and South Africa , while England have won it once . </P>
how many times has new zealand won the rugby world cup
how many times has new zealand won the rugby world cup
New Zealand
New Zealand