Twelve teams automatically qualify for the 20-team tournament based on their performance in the previous World Cup, which has been held every four years since 1987 ... final. No nation has raised ...

A semi-final and final stage would determine the ... because of the international sports boycott. Throughout the 1987 Rugby World Cup, New Zealand (also referred to as “The All Blacks ...

During a time of unparalleled unrest in New Zealand rugby, the inaugural Rugby World Cup staged ... The All Blacks progressed to win the final with the nation behind them as they beat France 29-9 to ...