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 ...

Played across New Zealand and Australia in May and June of 1987, the All Blacks became the first team to win the Webb Ellis Cup when they defeated France 29-9 in the final in Auckland.

PARIS — A brief history of Rugby World Cup matches between France and New Zealand before they meet again on Friday on the opening night of the 10th tournament at the Stade de France. 1987 final ...

This was the first, the original, but clearly - long before the end - not to be the last Rugby World Cup. It had the feel of a private party, on a vastly smaller scale than the modern competition ...

AFP Sports here chronicles the first four tournaments, from 1987 through until 1999: 1987 Hosts: New Zealand, Australia Final: New Zealand 29 France 9 (Eden Park, Auckland) Third: Wales 22 ...

Rugby World Cup history : Home rule for New Zealand in 1987 All Blacks dominate inaugural tournament. Friday 11 September 2015 14:49, UK David Kirk kisses the Webb Ellis Trophy in 1987 ...

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 ...