- Most titles
- 4
- South Africa
- Most finals lost
- 3
- England
- Different teams
- 4
- Editions held
- 10
Complete honours by season
10 editions, from 1987 to 2023
| Year | WinnerFinal | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |  South AfricaRunner-up:  New Zealand 12-11 | New Zealand | 12-11 |
| 2019 | South AfricaRunner-up:  England 32-12 | England | 32-12 |
| 2015 | New ZealandRunner-up:  Australia 34-17 | Australia | 34-17 |
| 2011 | New ZealandRunner-up:  France 8-7 | France | 8-7 |
| 2007 | South AfricaRunner-up: England 15-6 | England | 15-6 |
| 2003 | EnglandRunner-up: Australia 20-17 | Australia | 20-17 |
| 1999 | AustraliaRunner-up: France 35-12 | France | 35-12 |
| 1995 | South AfricaRunner-up: New Zealand 15-12 | New Zealand | 15-12 |
| 1991 | AustraliaRunner-up: England 12-6 | England | 12-6 |
| 1987 | New ZealandRunner-up: France 29-9 | France | 29-9 |
Detailed statistics
Teams with most titles
South Africa
4
New Zealand
3
Australia
2
England
1
Recurrent finalists
England
3
France
3
Australia
2
New Zealand
2
Frequently asked questions
Rugby World Cup: which team has won the most titles?
Most titles: South Africa, with 4 titles.
Rugby World Cup: who won the 2023 edition?
2023 winner: South Africa.
Rugby World Cup: how many editions have been held?
The honours list covers 10 editions.
Rugby World Cup: how many different teams have won the title?
4 different teams have won the title.
Rugby World Cup: which teams have won the most titles?
Titles won: South Africa (4), New Zealand (3), Australia (2).