Rugby World Cup 2027

The 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup in Australia will feature 24 teams, six pools and a new Round of 16 in the tournament’s biggest edition yet.

RWC 2027 Top Stories

How to Plan Your Rugby World Cup 2027 Trip

One year out from the Rugby World Cup in Australia, Mark Ashcroft provides some lessons from building an itinerary around the biggest tournament in the sport.

Le Notebook: Pau are for real, Tom Willis makes his mark and the road to Australia takes shape

Five rounds in, the Top 14 is starting to take shape. Toulouse lead the way, Pau keep defying expectations and Tom Willis is making waves at Bordeaux, while France’s elite competition offers fresh clues ahead of Rugby World Cup 2027.

South Africa celebrating their 2023 Rugby World Cup triumph

South Africa to face Fiji before 2027 Rugby World Cup

Springboks will face Fiji in Gosford on September 18 in their final warm-up Test before beginning their 2027 Rugby World Cup defence.

From Montevideo to Australia: What the Nations Cup Numbers Mean for RWC 2027

In our final Nations Cup article of this series, TRU identifies the teams that might be best placed to spring a surprise at next year's World Cup and those with work to do before October.

Iberian Contrast: Why Portugal’s Numbers Have The Edge On Spain Ahead Of The Autumn

With Portugal and Spain both building towards next year's World Cup, TRU assesses their performances in their recent Nations Cup fixtures.

Wallabies captain Harry Wilson warns Fiji can trouble any team at RWC 2027.

Wallabies captain Harry Wilson wary of Fiji threat in 2027 Rugby World Cup

Wallabies captain Harry Wilson warns Fiji can trouble any team at Rugby World Cup 2027.