The England national team have competed in every

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since the inaugural tournament in

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. They have played 51 matches in nine tournaments, and won 36 for a winning record of 70.59%. Their best ever position was champions in 2003, whilst they have also participated in three other finals; the 2019 final, the 2007 final and the final of the

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competition. They have beaten two countries four times; Australia and the

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. Their worst record is against

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, who have defeated them in four of their five encounters.

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co-hosted the 1991 Rugby World Cup with

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and

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, with the

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between England and Australia played at

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. 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

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By position

By tournament

1987 New Zealand & Australia

;Group matches ;Quarter final

1991 UK, Ireland & France

;Group matches ;Quarter final ;Semi final ;Final

1995 South Africa

;Group matches ;Quarter final ;Semi final ;Third-place play-off

1999 Wales

;Group matches ;Quarter-final play-offs ;Quarter final

2003 Australia

;Group matches ;Quarter final ;Semi final ;Final

2007 France

;Group matches ;Quarter final ;Semi final ;Final

2011 New Zealand

;Group matches ;Quarter final

2015 England

;Group matches

2019 Japan

;Group matches Notes: *As a result of inclement weather caused by

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this match was cancelled and awarded as a 0–0 draw. ;Quarter-final ;Semi-final ;Final

Overall record

References

* Davies, Gerald (2004) ''The History of the Rugby World Cup'', Sanctuary Publishing Ltd, () * Farr-Jones, Nick, (2003). ''Story of the Rugby World Cup'', Australian Post Corporation, ()

External links

Rugbyworldcup.com
Official site of the Rugby World Cup.
IRB.com
Official site of the

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. {{Rugby World Cup by nation

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Rugby World Cup by nation