Which country won the 1999 Rugby World Cup?
Australia
The 1999 Rugby World Cup was the fourth Rugby World Cup, the quadrennial international rugby union championship. It was principally hosted by Wales, and was won by Australia. This was the first Rugby World Cup to be held in the sport’s professional era.
Who won 1999 World Cup?
| Lord’s, London | |
|---|---|
| Toss | Pakistan, elected to bat first |
| Series | ICC World Cup |
| Season | 1999 |
| Series result | Australia won the 1999 ICC World Cup |
Has Australia won Rugby World Cup?
Four countries have won the trophy; New Zealand and South Africa three times, Australia twice, and England once. South Africa are the current champions, having defeated England in the 2019 tournament final.
Who is the man of the match in 1999?
Player of the match in Final
| Year | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Shane Warne | 4/33 |
| 2003 | Ricky Ponting | 140* |
| 2007 | Adam Gilchrist | 149 |
| 2011 | Mahendra Singh Dhoni | 91* |
Who was the winner of the 1999 Rugby World Cup?
1999 Rugby World Cup. The 1999 Rugby World Cup was the fourth Rugby World Cup, the quadrennial international rugby union championship. It was principally hosted by Wales, and was won by Australia. This was the first Rugby World Cup to be held in the sport’s professional era.
When did Australia win their second Rugby World Cup?
They were there to fete the achievements of the Macqueen-coached side, 20 of whom were in the room, who went unbeaten through the 1999 tournament in Wales to claim Australia’s second World Cup.
Who was in the 1999 Wallabies World Cup team?
(Front l-r) Steve Nance, Greg Craig, Andrew Blades, Matt Cockbain, Daniel Herbert, John Best. They were there to fete the achievements of the Macqueen-coached side, 20 of whom were in the room, who went unbeaten through the 1999 tournament in Wales to claim Australia’s second World Cup.
When did Wales win the right to host the Rugby World Cup?
Wales won the right to host the World Cup in 1999.