The current Rugby World Cup champions are South Africa , who won the 2023 tournament by defeating New Zealand in the final in France. South Africa has won the Webb Ellis Cup four times in total, making them the most successful nation in Rugby World Cup history.
For context, the Women's Rugby World Cup is scheduled for 2025 in England, but the most recent men's Rugby World Cup champion remains South Africa from the 2023 event. Additionally, in rugby sevens, South Africa men and New Zealand women were crowned HSBC SVNS 2025 champions.
