1987 World Cup Final vs France
Three-time Rugby World Cup champions: 1987, 2011, 2015.
The New Zealand men's national rugby union team, known as the All Blacks, have played 56 matches so far in the nine Rugby World Cup tournaments from 1987 to 2019, with an additional match cancelled and unplayed. They won the 1987, 2011, and 2015 tournaments.
Quick Facts
- Winner
- New Zealand
- Runner-up
- France
- Venue
- Eden Park, Auckland
- Date
- June 20, 1987
- Scoreline
- 29-9
Lore & Background
New Zealand hosted the inaugural tournament in 1987 with Australia as a co-host. Until 2023, they qualified in first place from every group until they lost their first pool match in 2023 RWC against France. Their worst performance was in 2007 when they lost a quarter-final to France. They have made it to at least the semi-finals at all the other tournaments.
Reader's Guide
The 1987 Rugby World Cup final was part of the knockout stage. New Zealand won the tournament.
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