International Matches
Kingsholm has hosted two international matches. It was a venue for the 1991 Rugby World Cup and is nominated venue for the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
| Date | Competition | Home team | Away team | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 January 1900 | 1900 Home Nations Championship | England | 13 | Wales | 3 |
| 8 October 1991 | 1991 Rugby World Cup | New Zealand | 46 | United States | 6 |
Kingsholm was also one of the venues for the 2000 Rugby League World Cup where, on 29 October, it hosted the group 2 game between New Zealand and Lebanon. The New Zealand team included future rugby union converts and Gloucester Rugby players, Henry Paul and Lesley Vainikolo.
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