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Events on Saturday 20 June 1987 1
1987First Rugby World Cup heldNew Zealand beats France to win the inaugural tournamentThe first Rugby World Cup was co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia, featuring sixteen national teams. The All Blacks defeated France 29-9 in the final in Auckland. The tournament established rugby union's premier international competition.