England at the Rugby World Cup
The England national team have competed in every Rugby World Cup since the inaugural tournament in 1987. They have played 57 matches in ten tournaments, and won 42 for a winning record of 73.68%. Their best ever position was champions in 2003, whilst they have also participated in three other finals; the 2019 final, the 2007 final and the final of the 1991 competition. They have beaten one country five times, Argentina and three countries four times; Australia, United States and Samoa. Their worst record is against South Africa, who have defeated them in five of their six encounters.
England co-hosted the 1991 Rugby World Cup with Ireland, Scotland, Wales and France, with the final between England and Australia played at Twickenham. England was the sole host of the 2015 Rugby World Cup, although eight games were held at the Millennium Stadium, the Welsh national stadium in Cardiff.
By position
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By tournament
1987 New Zealand & Australia
- Group matches
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- Quarter-final
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1991 UK, Ireland & France
- Group matches
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- Quarter-final
- Semi-final
- Final
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1995 South Africa
- Group matches
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- Quarter-final
- Semi-final
- Third-place play-off
1999 Wales
- Group matches
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- Quarter-final play-offs
- Quarter-final
2003 Australia
- Group matches
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- Quarter-final
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- Semi-final
- Final
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2007 France
- Group matches
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- Quarter-final
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- Semi-final
- Final
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2011 New Zealand
- Group matches
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- Quarter-final
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2015 England
- Group matches
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2019 Japan
- Group matches
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- As a result of inclement weather caused by Typhoon Hagibis this match was cancelled and awarded as a 0–0 draw.[1]
- Quarter-final
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- Semi-final
- Final
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2023 France
- Group matches
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- Quarter-final
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- Semi-final
- Third-place play-off
Overall record
| Against | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against | % Won |
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| File:Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 129 | 70 | 100 |
| File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 122 | 129 | 57.14 |
| File:Flag of Chile.svg Chile | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 0 | 100 |
| File:Flag of Fiji.svg Fiji | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 110 | 59 | 100 |
| File:Flag of France.svg France | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 78 | 64 | 50 |
| File:Flag of Georgia.svg Georgia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 125 | 16 | 100 |
| File:Flag of Italy.svg Italy | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 130 | 33 | 100 |
| File:Flag of Japan.svg Japan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 94 | 19 | 100 |
| File:Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 76 | 100 | 25 |
| File:Flag of Romania.svg Romania | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 3 | 100 |
| File:Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 141 | 83 | 100 |
| File:Flag of Scotland.svg Scotland | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 18 | 100 |
| File:Flag of South Africa.svg South Africa | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 79 | 149 | 16.67 |
| File:Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 172 | 33 | 100 |
| File:Flag of the United States.svg United States | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 144 | 32 | 100 |
| File:Flag of Uruguay.svg Uruguay | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 171 | 16 | 100 |
| File:Flag of Wales (1959–present).svg Wales | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 56 | 61 | 33.33 |
| Total | 58 | 42 | 1 | 15 | 1790 | 885 | 72.41 |
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References
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- Davies, Gerald (2004) The History of the Rugby World Cup, Sanctuary Publishing Ltd, (Template:ISBN)
- Farr-Jones, Nick, (2003). Story of the Rugby World Cup, Australian Post Corporation, (Template:ISBN)
External links
- Rugbyworldcup.com Official site of the Rugby World Cup.
- IRB.com Official site of the International Rugby Board.
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