Rugby World Cup 2027 Teams
Meet the 24 elite rugby nations competing in the first ever 24-team Rugby World Cup. From defending champions to qualified newcomers, discover the teams that will make history in Australia.
Top Ranked Teams
The world's elite rugby nations heading into Rugby World Cup 2027, ranked by their current World Rugby rankings and recent form.
Qualification Routes
The 24 teams qualified through various routes for the first ever 24-team Rugby World Cup. Pool groups will be drawn in December 2025, with 6 pools of 4 teams each.
📅 Pool Draw: December 2025 • 6 Pools of 4 Teams
Automatic Qualifiers (12 teams)
Europe Qualifiers (4 teams)
Americas Qualifiers (4 teams)
Pacific Qualifiers (2 teams)
Asia Qualifiers (1 teams)
Africa Qualifiers (1 teams)
All Participating Teams
Complete list of all 24 teams competing in the first ever 24-team Rugby World Cup 2027
South Africa
New Zealand
Ireland
France
England
Scotland
Argentina
Wales
Australia
Fiji
Italy
Japan
Georgia
Samoa
Tonga
Portugal
Uruguay
Spain
Romania
USA
Canada
Chile
Hong Kong
Zimbabwe
Teams to Watch
Defending Champions
The current Webb Ellis Cup holders will be looking to defend their title and cement their legacy as one of rugby's greatest teams.
Host Nation
Australia will have home advantage and passionate support as they look to claim their third Rugby World Cup title on home soil.
Dark Horses
Teams like Japan, Fiji, and Georgia could spring surprises and potentially upset the established rugby hierarchy.
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