The 2027 Rugby World Cup (to be hosted by Australia) will begin with 24 teams, four more than the final tournament currently held in France.

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24 teams will participate in the Rugby World Cup from 2027

20 teams took part in this year’s edition in France, with the grand final taking place on Saturday at 10pm at the Stade de France between South Africa and New Zealand (live on Digisport and Orange Sport).

We are talking about the decision made to give more chances to small teams that cannot go to the World Cup.

Portugal and Fiji (Tier 2 teams) achieved commendable results at the final tournament in France.

World Rugby decided to establish the League of Nations

At the same time, World Rugby also decided to establish the Nations League, a competition that will take place from 2026 and will have two divisions with 12 teams in each.

In the first of these divisions, ten of the strongest teams in the world and two invited teams will participate.

The Nations League will be organized in July and November instead of the tournaments that take place during these periods. Competitions will have promotions and relegations, but only from 2030.

World Rugby said the changes were made to allow weaker teams to face top opposition more often, but there was criticism that the initial “closed” nature of the Nations League would prevent this, according to Agerpres.

Rugby World Cup 2023, finals schedule

• Friday, October 27, 10:00 p.m

Small final: England – Argentina

• Saturday, October 28, 10 p.m

Grand Finale: South Africa – New Zealand.

Who eventually won the Rugby World Cup

New Zealand (1987, 2011, 2015)

South Africa (1995, 2007, 2019)

Australia (1991, 1999)

England (2003).