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South Africa's Francois Steyn runs with the ball during the rugby World Cup final against England, with teammates and an England player in pursuit on a crowded stadium field.
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Jonah Lomu of the New Zealand All Blacks runs with the ball during the 1995 Rugby World Cup semifinal against England, with another player in the background.
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Rugby Union World Cup: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
Modified link of Web site: Official Site of Rugby World Cup. Jul 31, 2026
Updated with 2023 results. Jun 04, 2025
Updated table with results of 2023 championship. Jun 04, 2025
Add new Web site: CNN Sports - Everything you need to know ahead of the Rugby World Cup. May 20, 2024
Media added. May 24, 2023
Add new Web site: Official Site of Rugby World Cup. Nov 08, 2015
Add new Web site: ThinkQuest - Rugby Union World Cup. Jun 16, 2011
New article added. May 01, 2009
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