Paraguay Sweeps Brazil to Reach Rugby World Cup 2027 Repechage
The November event in Dubai will decide the final Australia 2027 berth from a field of Paraguay, Belgium, Samoa and Namibia.
Overview
- Los Yacarés won 31-24 away in Jacareí to complete a 2-0 series after a 39-19 home victory in Asunción.
- The result confirms Paraguay as Sudamérica 3 and ends Brazil’s bid for Rugby World Cup 2027.
- The four-team repechage runs November 8–18 in Dubai, with World Rugby yet to confirm the match order.
- Only the tournament winner will claim the 24th and final spot at the expanded 24-team Australia 2027.
- Paraguay advanced after overturning an early deficit in the second leg and leaning on Sebastián Urbieta’s kicks to close out the series.