The next men's Rugby World Cup will take place in 2027, with Australia hosting the tournament for the third time. The expansion to 24 teams will result in six pools of four teams, shortening the tournament to six weeks. The top two teams from each pool will qualify for the knockouts, along with the best four third-placed teams.
Explainedremain the only northern hemisphere side to have lifted the William Webb Ellis trophy – but that could all change at the next men’s Rugby World Cup.for the Irish? Well, it stings, a feeling they know all too well, and one that’s lasting for another four years at least.The next men’s Rugby World Cup will take place between 1 October and 13 November in 2027.It will be the third time Australia hosts the tournament.
A round of 16 will be introduced, with the top two teams from each pool qualifying for the knockouts, as well as the best four third-placed teams. This may sound familiar to some sports fans, with the men’s European Football Championship adopting this format in 2016.The World Rugby Council supports “World Rugby’s desire to undertake the Pool Draw as late as possible to best reflect global competitiveness,” a statement read in October 2023.
“Details of the qualification process for Rugby World Cup 2027 will be determined following a full review of France 2023 and consultation with unions and regions,” World Rugby said in October 2023.
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