Which country won the 1999 Rugby World Cup final against France?

Australia won the 1999 Rugby World Cup final against France. The Wallabies defeated France 35–12 at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium on 6 November 1999.

Australia controlled the match through accurate goal-kicking by Matt Burke and a disciplined defensive strategy. Burke scored 25 points, while France’s points came from Christophe Lamaison’s four penalties. Australia led 12–6 at half-time and 18–12 after an hour before pulling away.

The Wallabies scored three tries in the second half. Ben Tune crossed first, and Owen Finegan added a late try after a rolling forward surge. Burke converted both, turning a close contest into a convincing 23-point victory.

The title was Australia’s second, following their 1991 triumph in England. It also made Australia the first team to win the World Cup twice. France were playing in their second final, having lost the inaugural 1987 final to New Zealand. The 1999 final is sometimes confused with the 2003 decider, when Australia again reached the final but lost to England in extra time.