1999 in Sports - Rugby Union

Rugby Union

  • 105th Five Nations Championship series, the last under the Five Nations format, is won by Scotland. The modern Six Nations format would be established the following year with the addition of Italy.
  • Bledisloe Cup – Australia retains the cup after drawing the two-match series with New Zealand.
  • Rugby World Cup: Australia defeat France 35–12 in the final, becoming the first nation to win the Webb Ellis Cup twice.
  • Tri Nations – New Zealand

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