2015 Rugby World Cup 2015 Rugby World Cup The 2015 Rugby World Cup was the eighth Rugby World Cup, the quadrennial rugby union world championship. The tournament was hosted by England from 18 September to 31 October. Of the 20 countries competing in the World Cup in 2011, there was only one change: Uruguay replaced Russia. This was the first World Cup with no new teams to the tournament. Reigning champions New Zealand won the cup and defended their title by defeating Australia in the final 34–17; South Africa defeated Argentina to take third place. This was the first Rugby World Cup where no
1995 Rugby World Cup – European qualification 1." Yugoslavia was banned from qualification process due to the political situation in the country at the time. "Spain and Portugal qualify for Round 2." "Netherlands and Czech Republic qualify for Round 2." "Russia qualify for Round 2." "Germany qualify for Round 2." "Wales qualify for Round 3." "Italy qualify for Round 3." "Romania qualify for Round 3." "Wales, Italy and Romania qualify for RWC 1995 as Europe 1, Europe 2 and Europe 3, respectively." ---- 1995 Rugby World Cup – European qualification For the 1995 Rugby World Cup qualifiers, the European Federation was allocated three places in the final