Twenty-five nations have participated at the Rugby World Cup (excluding qualifying tournaments). The only nations to host and win a tournament are New Zealand (1987 and 2011) and South Africa (1995).

The World Rugby Nations Championship is an upcoming biennial international rugby union competition, which is scheduled to take place in the existing men's mid-year and end-of-year international windows, with the inaugural edition taking place in 2026.

The official site of World Rugby the governing body of Rugby Union with news, tournaments, fixtures, results, world rugby rankings, statistics, video, the Laws of the game, governance and contacts.

As anticipation builds around the globe, World Rugby has officially unveiled the seven host cities that will welcome fans from around the globe for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027. Which Men's Six Nations team are you? Take our quiz to find out!

Oct 9, 2024 · The official site of Rugby World Cup, with ticketing and event information, live streaming, news, videos, fixtures and results.

Dec 11, 2024 · World Rugby has set course for the 2027 World Cup in Australia, unveiling its logo and wider branding for the tournament. Here are some of the key things to know about the event as it stands...

The official site of World Rugby the governing body of Rugby Union with news, tournaments, fixtures, results, world rugby rankings, statistics, video, the Laws of the game, governance and contacts.

Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 is rugby union’s pinnacle event contested every four years by the world’s best nations. For six weeks from 1 October-13 November, 2027, Australia will welcome the world to a nationwide festival of rugby, celebrating its rich culture and heritage, and kicking off a new era of rugby that will have a positive ...

Oct 24, 2023 · An increase in the number of teams competing at the Rugby World Cup and a new Nations Championship have been announced by World Rugby. The men's World Cup, which comes to its conclusion...

Nations involved: Hong Kong China, Korea, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates. The Rugby Africa Men's Cup 2025 champions will qualify directly for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027. The runner-up will progress to the Asia/Africa Play-off.