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2027 Rugby World Cup

World Cup 2026 Play-Off Draw Sets Italy–Northern Ireland and Wales–Bosnia Ties

The Zurich draw fixed four UEFA paths and March dates while confirming Mexico as host of the inter-confederation mini-tournament for the final two berths.

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6d ago

Franco Mostert's Italy Red Card Overturned, South Africa Lock Free to Face Ireland

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last wk.

South Africa Defend 123 to Stun India and Take 1-0 Lead in Kolkata

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2w ago

Springboks Set the Pace After 14-Man Paris Win as Wallabies Lose Skelton, England Face Fitness Doubts

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3w ago

Springboks Name Wembley Line-up as Rookie Prop Porthen Handed Debut Against Japan

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4w ago

URC Confirms Nine‑Match Ban for Springbok Jan‑Hendrik Wessels Over Genital‑Grabbing Incident

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4w ago

Wallabies Overhaul XV for Japan as Kangaroos Name Debutants for Wembley Ashes Opener

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last mo.

Eight Leading Unions Move to Bar R360 Players From International Rugby

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2mo ago

Slovakia Hand Germany First Away World Cup Qualifying Loss in 2-0 Opener

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2mo ago

Townsend Extended Through 2027 World Cup as Franco Smith Commits to Glasgow Until 2028

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2mo ago

England Seal Quarter-Final Berth With Record Rout as Ireland and New Zealand Advance

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3mo ago

Women’s Rugby World Cup Opens in England With Record Opener Expected

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3mo ago

Richie Mo’unga to Return Under 18-Month New Zealand Rugby Deal