2027 RUGBY WORLD CUP

josh-van-der-flier-and-bundee-aki-ireland-2026-alamy16

Superstar quartet commit to Irish Rugby for 2027 Rugby World Cup and beyond

Ireland superstars Bundee Aki, Josh van der Flier, Jamison Gibson-Park and Dan Sheehan have signed contract extensions with the IRFU, securing their services for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

ben-earl-england-v-italy-2026-six-nations-alamy16

Steve Borthwick understands England fans are hurting after third straight loss

England head coach Steve Borthwick is aware of the impact of his last three losses but insists the team remains on track to succeed at the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

siya-kolisi-lifts-2023-rugby-world-cup-alamy16

Rugby World Cup fever hits early as 750,000 tickets vanish in a flash

Tickets for Rugby World Cup 2027 are flying off the shelves, with more than 750,000 already snapped up in the opening sales window. - a massive early statement for next year's global showpiece in Australia.

dave-rennie-2025-alamy16

A new era: All Blacks announce Dave Rennie as head coach

New Zealand Rugby have unveiled Dave Rennie as the new All Blacks head coach through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

rassie-erasmus-aug-202516

Springboks to prioritize squad depth in 2026 as World Cup looms, says Erasmus

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks will continue building squad depth in 2026 with the 2027 World Cup firmly in mind.

springboks-rugby-world-cup16

Springboks' 2027 Rugby World Cup fixtures and venues revealed

The Springboks will return to Adelaide for only the second time ever when they kick off their 2027 Rugby World Cup campaign against Italy on Sunday, 3 October.