Only three places remain at Rugby World Cup 2027. Three teams qualified this weekend to see twenty-one of the twenty-four slots claimed for Australia 2027. The remaining vacancies will be determined in matches over the coming weeks and months. THREE PLACES CLAIMED ON SATURDAY With time zones stretching Saturday …
Read More »Uruguay Successfully Qualify for Rugby World Cup 2027
Uruguay have successfully qualified for Rugby World Cup 2027. Uruguay booked their place in the 24-team tournament by defeating Chile by +9 (46-37) on aggregate. Uruguay won 28-16 win in Santiago del Chile last Saturday but fell 21-18 at home in game two. Rugby World Cup 2027 will be Los …
Read More »Namibia Book Spot in Rugby World Cup 2027 Repechage
Namibia were comprehensive winners over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday. The result of the Africa 2 vs Asia 2 play-off sees the Welwitschias advancing in Rugby World Cup 2027 qualifying. Namibia have booked a spot in the Rugby World Cup 2027 Repechage. The African country joins Belgium to …
Read More »Zimbabwe Qualify for Rugby World Cup 2027 and end 34 year wait
Zimbabwe ended a 34 year wait on Saturday. The Sables completed an upset win over Namibia to qualify for Rugby World Cup 2027. The Australia hosted tournament will be Zimbabwe’s third appearance in a Men’s Rugby World Cup and a first after a 34 year wait. MATCH REPORT The …
Read More »Only Eight Places Remain at Rugby World Cup 2027
Only eight places remain at Rugby World Cup 2027. Four were claimed this past weekend in Europe. This saw four of the twelve qualifying slots in Australia 2027 taken. It remains to be seen how the four finish to finalize who is Europe 1, Europe2 , Europe 3, and Europe …
Read More »Qualifiers, Venue Planning and the Draw for Rugby World Cup 2027
As calendars turn from 2024 to 2025, rugby’s attention swings sharply to Rugby World Cup 2027. The year 2025 will see all the competitors finalized for Australia 2027. Attention will be firmly on who can secure remaining places. 2025 will also feature unraveling of venue planning and the tournament draw …
Read More »Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifying Pathway Shakeup
Rugby World Cup 2027 will be the first expanded tournament since 1999. Expansion from 20 to 24 teams means four additional slots and brings with it geographical considerations as to who qualifies and how. ARN has learned that World Rugby have altered the process for Rugby World Cup 2027. It …
Read More »How Tier 2 Can Have the Opportunity to Play Against Tier 1
One of the lessons of Rugby World Cup 2023 was given by Pablo Lemoine. Following Chile’s 71-0 defeat against England the Uruguayan hit out at World Rugby’s handling of Tier 2. Lemoine described how hard it was playing a vastly superior team. Chile went from playing Brazil in qualifiers in …
Read More »Namibia Qualify for 2023 World Cup as Africa 1
Namibia booked their place at Rugby World Cup 2023 as Africa 1. The Welwitschias were winners of the 2022 Africa Cup which took place in France. Namibia defeated Burkina Faso 71-5 in the Quarter Final, Zimbabwe 34-19 in the Semi Final and Kenya 36-0 in the final. Having won the …
Read More »When will rugby get its act together to have genuine World Cup Qualifiers?
World Cups bring together leading teams for a special tournament. The best against the best is determined by earning the right to compete by eliminating others in qualifying matches. In rugby it is not exactly so. When will rugby get its act together to have genuine World Cup Qualifiers? World …
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