First Rugby World Cup try

According to Official Guinness Records,

The first ever Rugby Union World Cup try was scored by Michael Jones (New Zealand) playing for the All Blacks against Italy at Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand on 22 May, 1987.

For a complete list of 1987 records, please visit 1987 Guinness Records in New Zealand.

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