1979 Rugby World Cup

The 1979 Rugby World Cup was the inaugural tournament for national rugby teams, hosted jointly by Wales, Ireland, Scotland, and England. It featured 16 teams competing over several months, with New Zealand, known as the All Blacks, emerging as champions by defeating France in the final. The event marked the start of the global Rugby World Cup tradition, showcasing top international players and fostering the sport’s worldwide growth. It helped establish rugby union as a major international sport and set the stage for future tournaments, emphasizing competition, skill, and national pride.