In seven World Cup tournaments, four countries have claimed the title – New Zealand, Australia, South Africa (twice each) and England. Here’s a look at the previous editions of rugby’s signature event, held every four years:—1987Final: New Zealand 29, France 9The New Zealand All Blacks were favorites to win the inaugural World Cup, as they have been at every tournament since. In the first instance, they delivered.New Zealand’s victory in the final in Auckland came after France had an upset 30-24 win over Australia in Sydney in the semifinals, and the Kiwis overwhelmed Wales 49-6 in Brisbane.The big win over tournament co-host Australia seemed to take the sting out of the French, and New Zealand dominated the final. New Zealand flyhalf Grant Fox accumulated 17 points while Michael Jones, stand-in captain David Kirk and John Kirwan scored tries.Rugby was still an amateur game, and New Zealand fullback John Gallagher reportedly was back on his policeman’s beat the next morning.—1991Final: Australia 12, England 6The first of Australia’s two World Cup titles – both won in Britain.The Australians were relieved just to make the final, saying they had nothing to lose after a 19-18 quarterfinal win over Ireland in Dublin that rates…