Latest News About 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup

Updated 2026-05-19 13:01

Here are the latest publicly available updates on the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup:

Key facts

Recent progress and context

Notable developments affecting teams and qualification

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Illustration: Example of the format change

Would you like me to pull the most recent official schedule, draw results, and ticketing details from the official site and summarize them with exact dates and matchups? I can also provide a quick table comparing the 2027 format to the 2019/2023 formats for clarity.

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Men's Rugby World Cup 2027

Discover the official home of the Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia. Stay updated with the latest news, highlights, fixtures, results, standings, ticket info, and all event details.

www.rugbyworldcup.com

RWC 2027 Expanded to 24 Teams

Independent chairman of the Rugby World Cup 2027 and 2029 Board Sir Rod Eddington said: “This is a fantastic outcome for the Local Organising Company as we prepare to transfer from future host to next host of the men’s Rugby World Cup. Importantly, the decision made by the Council today will enable the LOC to move ahead with certainty and finalise the hosting details for the Rugby World Cup in Australia. We look forward to working in partnership with the Australian Government, our...

super.rugby

Rugby World Cup 2027 expanded to 24 teams

The men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia will feature 24 teams after the World Rugby Council approved historic reimagination of the competition format, window and timing.

www.world.rugby

Rugby World Cup 2027: Latest News and Updates

The men's Rugby World Cup will be held in Australia from October 1 to November 13. Hong Kong qualified for the tournament for the first time after winning the 2025 Asia Rugby Emirates Men's Championship.

www.scmp.com