The inaugural Rugby World Cup was jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand in 1987.

首届橄榄球世界杯于1987年由澳大利亚和新西兰联合举办。

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At the top of the index is the United Kingdom, followed by Australia, New Zealand and Ireland.

排名最高的是英国，其次是澳大利亚、新西兰和爱尔兰。

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Hosted by Wales, with games held in Ireland and Scotland, the final was won by Australia, who beat France 35-12.

此次杯赛由威尔士承办，爱尔兰和苏格兰协办。 决赛中澳大利亚35-12战胜法国夺冠。

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Indonesia agreed to accept the group on humanitarian grounds after a visit by Australia's Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.

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Some places like Australia's Great Barrier Reef and Montana's Glacier National Park are threatened by the effects of climate change.

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The ruling sets a legal precedent in Australia, where helping someone to take his own life is punishable by lengthy prison terms in some states.

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Barack Obama told reporters he had been "immediately charmed" by Australia's first female prime minister.

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He had his nose broken by Australia forward Willie Mason during the current Tri-Nations competition.

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Australian investors then bought the rights, motivated in part by Australia's high rate of car crime.

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