Southern hemisphere teams have won eight of nine World Cups

England are the only northern hemisphere nation to win the tournament (2003)

Southern hemisphere team

Northern hemisphere team

Semi finalist

Finalist

Winner

New Zealand

South Africa

Australia

England

France

Wales

Argentina

Scotland

Southern hemisphere team

Northern hemisphere team

Semi finalist

Finalist

Winner

New Zealand

South Africa

Australia

England

France

Wales

Argentina

Scotland

Guardian graphic. Source: Rugby World Cup