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Rugby World Cup draw: England to face Wales in 2027 pool stage
England and Wales will meet in the 2027 Rugby World Cup pool stage, with Tonga and Zimbabwe making up the remainder of Group F.
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Pool-by-pool analysis as All Blacks-Wallabies headlines
The 2027 Rugby World Cup draw took place on Wednesday. Here's how it impacts, England, Australia, New Zealand and much more.
World Rugby
BOKS' DOMINATE WALES
Springboks perform 73-0 demolition job vs. Wales
Wales suffered a record 73-0 thumping to South Africa as Welsh rugby ended a miserable year with further humiliation in Cardiff.
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South Africa run through Wales in record defeat
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AUTUMN INTERNATIONALS
Cards, chaos and a challenge answered: South Africa remind Ireland of gap in bruising win
ESPN's Tom Hamilton delivers his verdict from a bonkers evening in Dublin, where South Africa highlighted their power and dominance over at what was one point a 12-man Ireland side.
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Overreactions: England are Six Nations favourites? Ireland in a rut?
It was the final big weekend of international rugby this year which saw England maintain their winning run and South Africa topple Ireland.
Ireland 13-24 South Africa: Springboks end Dublin drought after making hosts pay for poor discipline
Hamilton: Ireland unable to match Springboks in 'statement win'
Tom Hamilton reacts to South Africa's 24-13 win vs. Ireland to end a 13-year wait for victory in Dublin.
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France defeat sees Wallabies winless in Autumn Nations Series
Take a look at the numbers behind France's 48-33 win over Australia in the Autumn Nations Series.
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South Africa claim dramatic win vs. Ireland
Take a look at the numbers behind South Africa's 24-13 win vs. Ireland to cap off the Autumn Nations Series.
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AUTUMN INTERNATIONALS
England self-belief gets them over the line in historic win over All Blacks
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Hamilton: England prove their mettle in comeback win over All Blacks
Tom Hamilton reports from Twickenham, as England take down New Zealand for the first time since 2019.
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Rugby World Cup
Rugby World Cup 2027: Wallabies drawn with All Blacks; are Australia better off losing?
So the Wallabies and All Blacks have been drawn alongside each other in Pool A for Rugby World Cup 2027. Extrapolating the format out, that might not be a bad game for Australia to lose.
Rugby World Cup
RWC 2027 Draw: everything you need to know
An expanded 2027 Rugby World Cup means more teams and more excitement, but how does it all work?
Rugby
2027 Rugby World Cup draw: How to watch, time
The Rugby World Cup draw is set to take place on Wednesday. Here's how to follow along.
New Zealand
Rugby World Cup
New Zealand Rugby is facing myriad challenges -- with All Blacks at the top of the list
New Zealand Rugby is on the hunt for a new CEO. The person who lands the job will have a hefty to-do list, from an underperforming All Blacks and concerns around Scott Robertson right down to the grassroots and the threat of NRL.
Top Headlines
- Rugby World Cup draw: England to face Wales in 2027 pool stage
- Eben Etzebeth red card mars South Africa rout over Wales
- Wales 0-73 South Africa: Springboks perform demolition job in Cardiff
- R360 league delays launch until 2028, cites need for more time
- Springboks make nine changes for final tour Test vs Wales
- British and Irish Lions ban R360 players in bid to keep Red Roses stars
- England's Abby Dow retires from rugby aged 28, months after lifting World Cup
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British and Irish Lions: The full 38-man squad to take on Australia
The British and Irish Lions squad for this summer's tour of Australia has been revealed.
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British & Irish Lions 2025: Australia tour fixtures
The British & Irish Lions are scheduled to face off against the Wallabies in Australia as part of a 10-match tour between June 20 and Aug. 2.
