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 51 matches in nine tournaments, and won 36 for a winning record of 70.59%. Their best ever position was first in 2003, whilst they also participated in the 2019 final, the 2007 final and the final of the 1991 competition. They have beaten three countries three times; Australia, France and the United States. Their worst record is against South Africa, who have defeated them in four of their five 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
By tournament
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;Quarter final
----[1991 [Rugby World Cup|1991 UK, Ireland & France]]
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;Quarter final
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;Final
----1995 [South Africa">1995 Rugby World Cup">1995 [South Africa]
;Group matches
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;Quarter final
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;Semi final
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;Third-place play-off
----1999 Wales">1999 Rugby World Cup">1999 Wales
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;Quarter-final play-offs
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;Quarter final
----2003 Australia">2003 Rugby World Cup">2003 Australia
;Group matches
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;Quarter final
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;Semi final
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;Final
----2007 France">2007 Rugby World Cup">2007 France
;Group matches
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;Quarter final
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;Semi final
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;Final
----2011 New Zealand">2011 Rugby World Cup">2011 New Zealand
;Group matches
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;Quarter final
----2015 England">2015 Rugby World Cup">2015 England
;Group matches
----2019 Japan">2019 Rugby World Cup">2019 Japan
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----Overall record
