Host Nations
| Tournament | No. Matches | Matches Hosted by Nations |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 32 | New Zealand (21) Australia (11) |
| 1991 | 32 | France (8) England (7) Wales (7) Scotland (5) Ireland (5) |
| 1995 | 32 | South Africa (32) |
| 1999 | 41 | Wales (9) England (9) France (8) Scotland (8) Ireland (7) |
| 2003 | 48 | Australia (48) |
| 2007 | 48 | France (42) Wales (4) Scotland (2) |
| 2011 | 48 | New Zealand (48) |
| Total 1987-2011 | -- | New Zealand (69) Australia (59) France (58) South Africa (32) Wales (20) England (16) Scotland (15) Ireland (12) |
| 2015 | 48 | England (40) Wales (8) |
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