Which nation won the 1999 Rugby World Cup final in rugby union?

Australia won the 1999 Rugby World Cup final in rugby union.

The Wallabies defeated France 35–12 in the final at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. Australia led 12–6 at half-time and pulled away after the break to secure its second men’s Rugby World Cup title.

The victory followed Australia’s first tournament triumph in 1991. It also made Australia the first country to win the men’s Rugby World Cup twice. The final was played in Wales even though Scotland, England, Ireland, and France also hosted matches during the tournament.

The 1999 competition was the first Rugby World Cup to include a qualifying play-off stage before the quarter-finals. The format reflected the tournament’s expansion to 20 teams, with four pools of five.