World Rugby has announced that, for the 1st time ever in the professional era (since 1995), the pool draw for the Rugby World Cup – Australia 2027 will take place with all participating teams known.
The pool draw for the Rugby World Cup – Australia 2027 will take place in December 2025 with its bands being determined by the World Rugby Men’s Rankings at the end of the November international window.
This will ensure the seeding process for the 6 pools of 4 teams is more accurate & up to date.
World Rugby Chair, Brett Robinson, said at least 1 nation from each of their regional associations will participate at the Rugby World Cup – Australia 2027.
The tournament will also feature 52 matches – an increase of 4 from the previous total of 48 matches.
This announcement was made on May 22 this year.
The Rugby World Cup – Australia 2027 will begin on Friday the 1st of October 2027, with its final on Saturday the 13th of November 2027.
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