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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
Rugby World Cup draw: 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.
Rugby
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.
Rugby
2027 Rugby World Cup draw
Take a look at the six pools for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
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Rugby
Rugby World Cup draw: England to face Wales, Australia vs. New Zealand - as it happened
Follow ESPN's live updates of the draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup and discover who the likes of England, Ireland, South Africa and New Zealand will face in Pool play.
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Trans-Tasman battle headlines RWC draw
Trans-Tasman foes Australia and New Zealand have been drawn alongside eachother in Pool A for the first time in Rugby World Cup history.
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.
Rugby
R360 league delays launch until 2028, cites need for more time
R360, the proposed breakaway league that was meant to revolutionise club rugby, has delayed its launch until 2028.
Rugby
British and Irish Lions ban R360 players in bid to keep Red Roses stars
The British and Irish Lions have backed unions' threats against players who join the proposed R360 breakaway league.
Rugby
England's Maro Itoje, Tom Curry named in World Rugby Team of the Year
England forwards Maro Itoje and Tom Curry have been named in World Rugby's Team of the Year, which is dominated by South Africa.
England's Max Ojomoh relishing contest at 12 after perfect November window
Max Ojomoh insists England's midfield riches inspired his outstanding Allianz Stadium debut against Argentina on Sunday.
Rugby
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.
England
Six Nations
Maro Itoje 'as excited as ever' about high-flying England
Captain Maro Itoje said he is excited about the potential of his England side but stressed they have a long way to go to get to where they want to be.
Rugby
Tom Curry called 'a bully' by Argentina coach after he 'broke' Juan Cruz Mallia's knee
Rugby
England forgetting how to lose bodes well ahead of Six Nations
England completed their first autumnal clean sweep since 2021 and collected their 11th win on the trot.
Rugby
England 27-23 Argentina: Hosts see off Pumas comeback - as it happened
England capped off an impressive 2025 with a 27-23 win over Argentina on Sunday. Here is how the action played out.
The Rugby Championship
England 'found their attacking flow' vs. Argentina
Tom Hamilton reacts to England's 27-23 win over Argentina at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
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The Rugby Championship
England hold off late Argentina fight back
England end 2025 with a hard-fought 27-23 win over Argentina at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
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England 27-23 Argentina: Max Ojomoh impresses as hosts hold off Pumas comeback
Bath centre Max Ojomoh scored one try and set up handful of others as England pulled away from Argentina in the latter stages to win x-x at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
England
Six Nations
Max Ojomoh to be 'Billy No Mates' in his room to prep for England vs. Argentina
Max Ojomoh will become "Billy No Mates" to ensure he is ready for his Allianz Stadium debut when England face Argentina on Sunday.
Rugby
England vs. Argentina: Steve Borthwick drills players to avoid Scotland fate
England have been drilling scenarios in training to prevent the type of Argentinian ambush that floored Scotland from unfolding at Allianz Stadium on Sunday.
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