| WINNER | YEAR | RUNNER-UP | SCORE | HOST NATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 1987 | France | 29: 9 | Australia, New Zealand |
| Australia | 1991 | England | 12: 6 | England, France, Ireland, Scotland, Wales |
| South Africa | 1995 | New Zealand | 4: 2 | South Africa |
| Australia | 1999 | France | 35: 12 | Wales |
| England | 2003 | Australia | 20: 17 | Australia |
| South Africa | 2007 | England | 15: 6 | France |