Preparations for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 reached an important milestone today with confirmation of the six pools that will headline the largest tournament in the sport's history.
For the first time, Men’s Rugby World Cup features 24 teams competing across six pools of four in an expanded format designed to break down barriers and make the game more accessible to fans around the world.
World Rugby Championship 2027
Pool A: New Zealand, Australia, Chile, Hong Kong China.
Pool B: Springboks, Italy, Georgia, Romania.
Pool C: Argentina, Fiji, Spain, Canada.
Pool D: Ireland, Scotland, Uruguay, Portugal.
Pool E: France, Japan, USA, Samoa.
Pool F: England, Wales, Tonga, Zimbabwe.