Overview
| Year | Host | Final venue | Teams | Qualifying participants | Matches played | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia New Zealand |
Eden Park | 16 | Invitation | 32 | New Zealand | France |
| 1991 | Britain France Ireland |
Twickenham | 16 | 32 | 32 | Australia | England |
| 1995 | South Africa | Ellis Park | 16 | 52 | 32 | South Africa | New Zealand |
| 1999 | Wales | Millennium Stadium | 20 | 65 | 41 | Australia | France |
| 2003 | Australia | Telstra Stadium | 20 | 80 | 48 | England | Australia |
| 2007 | France | Stade de France | 20 | 91 | 48 | South Africa | England |
| 2011 | New Zealand | Eden Park | 20 | 93 | 48 | New Zealand | France |
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