The 2027 men’s Rugby World Cup in Australia will feature 24 teams as per major changes to the competition format, window and timing.
On Tuesday, it was confirmed that the Rugby World Cup format, window and timing had been “reimagined in the biggest revamp since the competition was introduced in 1987”.will see the world’s top teams compete for the right to lift the Webb Ellis Cup across six weeks from 1 October to 13“The new format will feature six pools of four teams, with a round of 16 added prior to the quarter-finals.
Round of 16 to be introduced with top two teams from each pool automatically qualifying along with the best four third-placed teams. Details of the qualification process for Rugby World Cup 2027 will be determined following a full review of France 2023 and consultation with unions and regions. World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont said: “If we are to become a truly global sport, we must create greater relevance, opportunity and competitiveness to attract new fans and grow value.
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