Question: Which country has won the Rugby World Cup- 2015, recently?
(a) South Africa
(b) Argentina
(c) Australia
(d) New Zealand
Ans (d)
Related facts:
- From October 18 to 31, 2015, the 8th edition of the Rugby World Cup was held in England.
- On 31 October 2015, in the final played at Twickenham Stadium in England, the New Zealand defeated Australia by 34-17.
- New Zealand has won the 2015 Rugby World Cup (Webb Ellis Cup) gold medal for second consecutive year (2011, 2015) and overall for the third time
- Man of the Match was given to Daniel Carter (New Zealand) for his maximum 19 points.
- For bronze medal South Africa defeated Argentina by 24-13.
- Other awards are:
- Team of the Year: New Zealand
- Coach of the Year: Michael Cheika (Australia)
- Player of the Year: Daniel Carter (New Zealand)
- In the tournament total 48 matches were played between 20 teams.
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