The long-time competition broadcaster has seen off competition from the BBC to retain exclusive rights

Jones ​did not rule out Japan setting up its World Cup ​base in Newcastle, the world's largest coal export port.

A preferred host will be identified in May 2027, with World Rugby’s council granting final approval the following November

Australia will host the 2027 Rugby World Cup, kicking off the tournament on October 1 in Perth with a match against newcomers Hong Kong. The...

Two stadiums in Sydney will be utilised for the tournament, while Melbourne’s games will be played at Docklands Stadium

Japan will bid to host the Rugby World Cup again in 2035, more than 15 years after becoming the first Asian country to stage the event.Japa...

Atkin-Davies featured off the bench in England’s final win over Canada in September

Japan Rugby Football Union Chairman Kensuke Iwabuchi said the team had improved under Jones.

Here’s another great post by AllyOz looking at how your position in World standings has affected your chances in a RWC tournament. There’s a...

Our in-depth breakdown of the Rugby World Cup 2027 draw, with full pools, historic head-to-heads, key talking points and early predictions....

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

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

England have been handed a golden opportunity to win their first Rugby World Cup for 24 years.Steve Borthwick’s men will face Wales, arg...

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

The 24 nations that have qualified for the Rugby World Cup 2027 will discover what awaits them down under this week.The tournament in Austra...