The winner of the 2019 Rugby World Cup was South Africa. They defeated England 32-12 in the final held on November 2, 2019, at the International Stadium Yokohama in Japan. This victory marked South Africa's third Rugby World Cup title, equaling New Zealand's record of three championships. South Africa became the first team to win the tournament after losing a match in the pool stage. The final featured key moments such as tries from Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe, and the team was captained by Siya Kolisi, the first black captain to lift the Webb Ellis Cup