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The Latest Breaking News from Rugby World Cup

Ross Byrne says escort defender crackdown could see locks converted to wings

The Gloucester fly-half Ross Byrne believes international head coaches could convert second-rows into wings for the next Rugby World Cup to capitalise on the crackdown on escort defenders

The Guardian - UK

Maro Itoje eyes World Cup glory after England dodge big guns in 2027 draw

Maro Itoje has set his sights on Rugby World Cup glory in Australia in 2027 after England were handed a potentially favourable path through the tournament

The Guardian - UK

Favourable 2027 Rugby World Cup draw provides few potholes for England

Signs are encouraging for England’s improving squad to invoke the glory of 2003 with rivals facing trickier routes in Australia

The Guardian - UK

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France set for solid 2027 Rugby World Cup run after striking gold in pool draw

France have been handed a favourable path at the 2027 Rugby World Cup, raising hopes of a deep run in Australia.

Radio France Internationale

Hosts Australia to face New Zealand in Rugby World Cup pool as England draw Wales

Australia will face the All Blacks while England were drawn with Wales and Ireland with Scotland in the 2027 Rugby World Cup pools

The Guardian - UK

All Blacks meet hosts Australia in mouthwatering clash as England face Wales at 2027 Rugby World Cup

Ireland will take on Scotland in the pool stage while reigning champions South Africa could meet New Zealand in the quarter-finals

The Independent UK

South Africa’s route to Rugby World Cup 2027 final after draw

The defending champions are hot favourites and are seeking a third triumph in a row

The Independent UK

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Rugby World Cup draw in full: England to face Wales after avoiding 'pool of death'

Australia to meet New Zealand as Steve Borthwick’s side learn opponents

Evening Standard

England’s route to Rugby World Cup 2027 final after learning pool opponents in draw

Steve Borthwick’s side have won 11 matches in a row and are growing in confidence as they enter 2026

The Independent UK

England to face Wales in group stage at 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup

Ireland and Scotland and hosts Australia and New Zealand were also drawn together.

The Independent UK

Wallabies want to face All Blacks to open World Cup

In a first-ever scenario, tournament hosts Australia have been drawn in the same group as arch-rivals New Zealand for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

AAP

Rugby World Cup 2027 draw live: England, Springboks, All Blacks and more find out opponents

The Springboks eye a third successive triumph, with 24 teams finding out their fate for the largest World Cup ever in Australia in 2027

The Independent UK

What time is Rugby World Cup draw? Confirmed seedings, TV channel and live stream today

All eyes on Sydney as England learn pool stage opponents for expanded 2027 tournament and potential route to final

Evening Standard

Wallabies to learn Rugby World Cup fate at draw that favours 2027 hosts

Despite Australia’s inability to secure a top seeding, a kind path to the quarter-final stage has been cleared for them

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The Independent UK

England Rugby World Cup winner Abby Dow announces retirement

The Red Roses wing made 59 international appearances and retires aged 28

The Independent UK

RFU reveals stance on Steve Borthwick contract after England’s long winning run

Borthwick’s England have won their last 11 games with their head coach contracted through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup

The Independent UK

When is the 2027 Rugby World Cup draw? Date, time, qualified teams and how to watch

Everything you need to know as the draw for the tournament in Australia is made

AAP

Samoa scrape past Belgium to qualify for World Cup

Samoa have qualified for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia by a single bonus point after a tense 13-13 draw with Belgium.

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The Independent UK

World Cup winner to be voice of Heathrow Airport this Christmas

Ellie Kildunne, who won the Rugby World Cup with England this autumn, will tell passengers that "the world feels a little brighter at Christmas"

The Independent UK

Jarrod Evans strikes at the last to give Wales crucial win over Japan

The fly half’s penalty at the death ended a run of 10 successive home Test defeats

The Independent UK

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett admits he still carries ‘scars’ of last defeat to England

Barrett endured a difficult evening in the semi-final of the 2019 Rugby World Cup

The Independent UK

France vs South Africa is a battle of the best — and one factor could give the Springboks the edge

A rematch of a colossal 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final could be the highlight of the rugby year

The Independent UK

Henry Pollock, Carter Gordon and 10 other international rugby players to watch in November

A busy schedule of action among the world’s top nations could see new Test stars emerge, with seeding for the next Rugby World Cup at stake

The Independent UK

Women’s sport being watched by ‘record number of female viewers’, report says

Victories for the Lionesses and Red Roses at Euro 2025 and the Rugby World Cup helped spearhead a record summer of women’s sport

AAP

Nawaqanitawase: NRL return 'definitely on the cards'

Code-hopping wonder Mark Nawaqanitawase has revealed he's likely to be back in the NRL after seeking Rugby World Cup glory with the Wallabies.

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