World Rugby

22dTom Hamilton

Rugby World Cup draw: Pool-by-pool analysis as All Blacks-Wallabies headlines

The 2027 Rugby World Cup draw took place on Wednesday. Here's how it impacts, England, Australia, New Zealand and much more.

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22dESPN

Rugby World Cup draw: England to face Wales in 2027 pool stage

England and Wales will meet in the 2027 Rugby World Cup pool stage, with Tonga and Zimbabwe making up the remainder of Group F.

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22dJames Regan

Rugby World Cup draw: England to face Wales, Australia vs. New Zealand - as it happened

Follow ESPN's live updates of the draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup and discover who the likes of England, Ireland, South Africa and New Zealand will face in Pool play.

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23dESPN

2027 Rugby World Cup draw: How to watch, time

The Rugby World Cup draw is set to take place on Wednesday. Here's how to follow along.

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27dESPN

R360 league delays launch until 2028, cites need for more time

R360, the proposed breakaway league that was meant to revolutionise club rugby, has delayed its launch until 2028.

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30dJames Regan

England's Maro Itoje, Tom Curry named in World Rugby Team of the Year

England forwards Maro Itoje and Tom Curry have been named in World Rugby's Team of the Year, which is dominated by South Africa.

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31dTom Hamilton and James Regan

Overreactions: England are Six Nations favourites? Ireland in a rut?

It was the final big weekend of international rugby this year which saw England maintain their winning run and South Africa topple Ireland.

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33dTom Hamilton

Ireland defeat to South Africa 'chaotic' but Farrell 'proud'

DUBLIN -- Andy Farrell described Ireland's 23-14 defeat to South Africa as "chaotic" and said he'd never experienced a Test match quite like it.

Hamilton: Ireland unable to match Springboks in 'statement win' (01:18)

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33d

Ireland 13-24 South Africa: Springboks end Dublin drought after making hosts pay for poor discipline

Ireland paid a heavy price for ill-discipline as world champions South Africa ended a 13-year wait for victory in Dublin by battling to a chaotic 24-13 victory.

South Africa claim dramatic win vs. Ireland (01:15)

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34dTom Hamilton

The Springboks' final frontier: Can they end 13-year wait for win over Ireland in Dublin?

South Africa have won the last two Rugby World Cups, yet this generation haven't beaten Ireland in Dublin. Will that change on Saturday?

Six Nations Rugby

37dConnor O'Halloran

Nations Championship: How rugby's new north vs. south international tournament works

International rugby is going to look a little different next year with the introduction of the Nations Championship. Here's how it will work.

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36dTom Hamilton

Overreactions: Should England eye Six Nations title? Should Scotland sack Gregor Townsend?

Autumn Nations Series Week 3 saw England take down New Zealand and some controversial disciplinary decisions. Plus, should Scotland sack Gregor Townsend?

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38dESPN

Boks call Mbonambi to Dublin to face 'world class' Ireland

South Africa have bolstered their forward pack ahead of their Test against Ireland in Dublin this coming weekend, calling up hooker Bongi Mbonambi and prop Ntuthuko Mchunu.

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38dTom Hamilton

Nations Championship fixtures: England to visit South Africa in July opener

Rugby has a new international competition Nations Championship. Here's how it works and the full list of fixtures.

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40dSam Bruce

Fumbling, bumbling Wallabies dusted by Ireland's aerial raid

Wallabies' inability to compete in the air and a torrid night at lineout time see them slump to third straight loss and sixth in their last seven Tests.

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40dPA

Hansen hat-trick sets up big Ireland win over Wallabies

Mack Hansen claimed a first-half hat-trick to set Ireland on course for a record 46-19 win over his native Australia in Dublin.

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40dPA

Ireland 46-19 Australia: Hansen scores hat trick in emphatic win

Mack Hansen claimed a first-half hat trick to set Ireland on course for a record 46-19 win over his native Australia in Dublin.

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40dESPN

As it happened: Ireland pile more pain on Wallabies with huge win

The Wallabies will be out to snap a two-Test skid and keep their hopes of a top-six seeding for the Rugby World Cup alive when they face Ireland in Dublin.

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42d

JOC back as Schmidt shuffles deck for Ireland

Veteran playmaker James O'Connor has been called on to take the reins of the ailing Wallabies, handed back the No.10 shirt as they seek to rescue their crumbling season against Ireland in Dublin.

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42dESPN

Ireland vs. Australia: How to watch, kick-off time, team news

Everything to know as the Wallabies take on Ireland at Aviva Stadium, Dublin on Saturday.

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45dTom Hamilton and Sam Bruce

Overreactions: England to beat All Blacks? Wales set for miserable autumn?

England stayed perfect, Wales suffered a familiar drubbing and Australia limped to another defeat. ESPN writers Tom Hamilton and Sam Bruce weigh in on this weekend's talking points.