Is this true....New Zealand rugby??

Question

somebody told me today that New Zealand have never won the rugby world cup....i found that hard to believe as they are a strong team.....but i didnt argue as i didnt know the truth.

is this true? thank you for any answers.

Answer 1

Yes, they won it on home territory in 1987, this was the "first" world cup, but many argue because it was a inaugural one, it does not count!!!!!!!!

They reckon 1991 was the first as 1987 was a "trial run"?????

Cannot see the AB's agreeing to that though .......can you?

Answer 2

once 1987, close in 95 otherwise choked in semis every other year except this which was a quarter final..

Answer 3

|New Zealand won in 1987 every time since then they have been the favourites but choked every time,

Answer 4

1987 I think you'll find.  Long time ago.

The inaugural tournament was contested in Australia and New Zealand between 16 nations. The All Blacks (New Zealand) became the first ever champions, defeating France 29 points to nine.

Answer 5

That's not true. They won the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987, held in New Zealand (a couple of matches were also played in Australia). However, this was in the amateur era, where all the players had full-time jobs as builders, police officers etc. They usually do well in the RWC, they lost in the 1995 final to hosts South Africa, and got to three semi finals in 91 (came 3rd), 99 (came 4th) and '03 (came 3rd). This year was the worst yet, not even getting past the quarter final. Hope that helps.

Answer 6

They won the first one back in 1987. Followed by Australia in 91 South Africa in 95. Australia again in 99. England in 03.

Answer 7

That's not TRUE! The All Blacks won in 1987 and that was the last time they won it.....In New Zealand!

Answer 8

Yes in 1987. They will win again when the tournament is held in NZ where the influence of the IRB will be treated with the distain it deserves. NZers are honest not cheats. They play hard on the field but do not threaten referees or rig matches. The World Cup is not what determines a champion team. If you look up the statistics of the All Blacks you will find for a long time they have dominated international test rugby.

Answer 9

87...it's been a looooooong time...we want that cup back!.

Answer 10

Well it was 1987 so a very long time ago.

Answer 11

No it is NOT true.  The All Blacks won the first Rugby World Cup in 1987.

Answer 12

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from wikipedia

The inaugural World Cup in 1987 was co-hosted and won by New Zealand, who beat France 29-9 in the final at Eden Park, Auckland. New Zealand conceded only 52 points and scored 43 tries in six games en route to the title, having swept aside the challenges of Italy, Fiji, Argentina, Scotland, Wales and France.[40]

987.

Answer 13

Of course they won! back in 87 , but if they will win again, no never ever.

Answer 14

Yes it is