Rugby World Cup Is Dominated by Southern Hemisphere Giants

(Bloomberg) -- New Zealand, Australia and South Africa have dominated the Rugby World Cup, winning all but one of the eight previous competitions. England is the only northern hemisphere side to have lifted the Webb Ellis Trophy, while France has lost three finals including the first edition in 1987. The six-week event kicks off in Japan on Sept. 20.

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