RWC 2027 pools confirmed: Boks handed great start for title defence
Following Wednesday's draw in Sydney, the six pools for Rugby World Cup 2027 have now been decided.
Josh Raisey
03 Dec 2025, 1:40
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Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw - live on RugbyPass TV today
Rugby fans from around the world will soon discover who their favourite team will be playing at RWC 2027 in Australia.
Jon Newcombe
02 Dec 2025, 22:48
Opinion
All Blacks’ worst-case RWC 2027 pool draw sees 2023 history repeat
The All Blacks are locked into band 1 for the Rugby World Cup 2027 pool draw, and that means there is a chance that a certain piec…
Ned Lester
28 Nov 2025, 20:18
Chicago Hounds land South African-born former Waratahs hooker Fourie
The Chicago Hounds have revealed their latest recruit to be former Reds, Rebels, and Waratahs hooker Theo Fourie.
Ned Lester
24 Nov 2025, 18:31
The 'toughest' RWC 2027 pool if draw was made today
Based on the highest-ranked teams in each band, the Springboks could be up against fellow former winners of the Webb Ellis Cup.
Jon Newcombe
24 Nov 2025, 4:27
Chicago Hounds land major signing as MLR veteran returns home
Major League Rugby veteran Malcolm May is on the move, with the utility forward signing with the Chicago Hounds.
Finn Morton
23 Nov 2025, 15:39
All four Rugby World Cup seeding bands confirmed
World Rugby’s four pool-stage seeding bands for Rugby World Cup 2027 are now officially confirmed after this week's November Tes…
Ian Cameron
23 Nov 2025, 3:54
Italy survive Condors scare as Chile turn up the heat in Genoa
Italy steadied themselves after a jittery third quarter to beat Chile 34-19 in Genoa but not before the Condors made the hosts swe…
Ian Cameron
23 Nov 2025, 3:09
Chicago Hounds lock in crucial re-signings as roster takes shape
Australian prop Charlie Abel has agreed to a one-year contract extension with Chicago Hounds for the 2026 Major League Rugby seaso…
Finn Morton
18 Nov 2025, 17:47
Boks dominate World Rugby awards with 3 nominees for player of the year
World Rugby have announced their nominees for World Rugby player of the year, with Rugby Championship winners and current world nu…
Josh Raisey
18 Nov 2025, 1:36
Eleven of twelve World Rugby Nations Cup teams confirmed
World Rugby has confirmed that preparations for the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup are “advancing at pace”, with 11 of the …
Ian Cameron
17 Nov 2025, 1:00
World Rugby reveals USA host city contenders for Rugby World Cup 2031
World Rugby has confirmed the 27-strong list of major US centres officially vying for a piece of the Men's Rugby World Cup 2031 ac…
Ned Lester
31 Oct 2025, 7:30
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Chilean hero overlooks PREM as he chooses his next career step
Chilean utility back Santiago Videla will be a member of the Chicago Hounds pack for the next season, as he is close to penning a …
Francisco Isaac
22 Oct 2025, 10:46
Saints sensation Todaro joins 148kg lock as two uncapped teenagers in Italy squad
Northampton Saints wing Edoardo Todaro has been rewarded for his blistering start to the Gallagher PREM season with a call-up to I…
Josh Raisey
16 Oct 2025, 8:53
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Santiago Videla: 'Players used to have no ambition, now it is a new age for Chile'
The Miami Shark has helped his country secure qualification to their first two Rugby World Cups, but things weren't always like th…
Francisco Isaac
13 Oct 2025, 4:59
RWC 2025 final referee Hollie Davidson to take charge of 2 November Tests
Rugby World Cup 2025 final referee Hollie Davidson has been named on the World Rugby panel of referees for the upcoming Quilter Na…
Jon Newcombe
13 Oct 2025, 2:43
