In 1983 the IRB discussed the idea of a world cup and held a vote between main rugby nations with the majority voting in favour. The IRB sent out invitations to teams to participate in the tournament to be held in New Zealand and Australia in 1987.
1987Hosts: New Zealand, with matches also staged in Australia
Summary: Professionally prepared All Blacks stroll to inaugural World Cup success while the rest of the rugby world appears to treat it as an end of season jolly, particularly the English.
Winners: New Zealand
Runners up: France
Poster boy: Michael Jones/ John KirwanTo read full history click here
Watch Jonah trample England in 1995
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