Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 Kicking Off Down Under

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07 Sep 2025

Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup: Seven-try Japan silence spirited USA’s California dreams

Japan’s win in Sacramento in the final pool phase match of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2025 hands qualification for Rugby World Cup 2027 to Canada.

06 Sep 2025

Uruguay qualify for Men's Rugby World Cup 2027

Los Teros qualified for their sixth Rugby World Cup after winning the Sudaméricano 2025 final. The 21-18 defeat at home, combined with a 28-16 victory against Chile last weekend in Santiago, allowed them to celebrate twice.

06 Sep 2025

Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup: Fiji come from behind to down proud Samoa

Defending Pacific Nations Cup champions Fiji made it two wins from two with a come-from-behind win over a physical and determined Samoa in a penalty-strewn match to book their place in the semi-finals, and send Tonga through to Rugby World Cup 2027

05 Sep 2025

Canada qualify for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 as well as making the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2025 semi-finals

Canada has now officially qualified for the semi-finals and joins Fiji, Tonga & Japan as the fourth nation from the Pacific region to secure their place at the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027, following Japan’s win against the USA (47-21) in the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup

Journey to Australia 2027

Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia will be the first edition to feature 24 teams in an exciting, expanded format. Here is how teams qualify.