The first-ever Rugby World Cup was co-hosted jointly by New Zealand and Australia Down Under in 1987. Sixteen teams battled it out over 32 matches across the two countries.

The All Blacks' first World Cup victory did noteven rate a mention in the first section of the Herald on June 22, 1987. Advertisement Advertise with NZME. Advertisement Advertise with NZME.

Highlights from the Rugby World Cup final in 1987 as New Zealand produce an impressive performance to see off France 29-9. The victory on home soil 24 years ago in the inaugural tournament remains ...

1987 John Kirwan of New Zealand (with the ball) under pressure from France during the Rugby Union World Cup Final in Auckland on 20th June 1987. New Zealand won 29-9.

David Kirk and Andy Dalton hold the Willam Webb Ellis Trophy after the 1987 Rugby World Cup final. Photo / Getty Images A captains’ embrace, an unhappy alliance, and a rampaging youngster who ...

The Rugby World Cup has brought us a catalogue of inspirational moments over the past 28 years, and it's no surprise some of the most memorable ones materialised in the final itself ...

All-time Rugby World Cup winners 2023: South Africa 2019: South Africa 2015: New Zealand 2011: New Zealand 2007: South Africa 2003: England 1999: Australia 1995: South Africa 1991: Australia 1987 ...

“The 1987 World Cup was the start of a new era. People probably didn’t realise that at the time, certainly not the administrators. I wouldn’t give them too much credit.

New Zealand hosted the first Rugby World Cup in 1987, opening the competition with a 70-6 victory over Italy at Eden Park. The hosts went on to win the inaugural World Cup, with a 29-9 win over ...