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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'Please don't give up on them': Wallabies condemned to worst calendar year in history

They will go down as statistically the worst Wallabies lineup in history following a tour to forget after they succumbed to their tenth loss of the year and soundly beaten by France.

France vs. Australia: How to watch, kick-off time, latest news

France host Australia on Saturday with the visitors looking for their first win on their northern hemisphere tour. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the match.

As it happened: Wallabies capitulate to their worst Spring tour in 67 years

The Wallabies capitulated against France, falling 48-33 and with it succumbing to their worst Spring Tour in 67 years.

Nations Championship: How rugby's new north vs. south international tournament works

International rugby is going to look a little different next year with the introduction of the Nations Championship. Here's how it will work.

Overreactions: Should England eye Six Nations title? Should Scotland sack Gregor Townsend?

Autumn Nations Series Week 3 saw England take down New Zealand and some controversial disciplinary decisions. Plus, should Scotland sack Gregor Townsend?

World Rugby ranking permutations W4: Battle for sixth spot continues

The countdown to the draw for Rugby World Cup 2027 is on. We have all the permutations in the race for sixth spot and a place in the valuable top pot.

Springboks topple France despite De Jager red

Rugby world champions South Africa have overcome a red card and a halftime deficit to beat France 32-17 and hand Les Tricolores yet another stinging defeat.

Why was Springboks' De Jager given a red card?

Springboks lock Lood de Jager shown a straight red for a dangerous hit on France's Thomas Ramos, but why wasn't it a 20-minute red card?

France vs South Africa -- Springboks must beware an avenging French side

The Springboks will visit France in Saint-Denis on Saturday for the first time since edging the hosts 29-28 in the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.

Nche ruled out of Boks tour, replaced by Ntlabakanye

South Africa prop Ox Nche has been ruled out of the Springboks' current tour of Europe and the UK after picking up an injury in the team's 61-7 win over Japan in London on Saturday.

R360 players will be barred from Test rugby - unions

Rugby's international heavyweights have joined forces to deliver a significant blow to the proposed breakaway league R360 by declaring any player involved will be barred from Test selection.

Boks have 'work to do' ahead of Europe, UK tour - Reinach

Autumn internationals rugby fixtures 2025: England, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, more

Women's Rugby World Cup: Week 3 highlights as quarterfinalists confirmed

Pool play has come to a close and the quarterfinalists are locked in after three rounds of pool play at the Women's Rugby World Cup.

WR open to R360 dialogue; Papenhuyzen linked

Test rugby remains the pinnacle of the game and franchise leagues that do not offer players the chance to play it are unlikely to attract top talent, World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin said on Tuesday.

All Blacks grind down France to sweep series

Replacement hooker Brodie McAlister scored a late try in a memorable test debut for New Zealand to seal a 29-19 win over France in Hamilton and complete a 3-0 series sweep on Saturday.

France coach complains about refereeing in NZ

Fabien Galthié has aired grievances over the scrum while querying several decisions in the All Blacks' wins in Dunedin and Wellington.

Robertson gives Love a chance against France

Ruben Love will start at fullback in a much-changed lineup as the All Blacks look to complete a 3-0 whitewash of France in the series finale in Hamilton on Saturday.