The eyes of the sporting world have been be drawn to France this autumn as the Rugby World Cup 2023 now approaches its denouement.
Les Bleus, the hosts, were looking to win their first ever world title, but after both they and world No.1 team Ireland suffered surprise quarter-final exits, it’s once again a battle between South Africa and New Zealand in the final.
Before the tournament started, the Springboks looked to be good value to go all the way and defend the crown they won in 2019. While the All Blacks are peaking at the right time, clinching a dominant win over Argentina to reach the final.
The Sporting News provides all the details on the 2027 iteration and where it will be hosted.
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Where is the Rugby World Cup being held in 2027?
Australia will be the hosts of the 2027 World Cup after — in a double announcement — they were awarded the 2027 men’s tournament and 2029 Women’s Rugby World Cup.
Argentina and Russia both withdrew their initial bids to host in 2027, meaning Australia will get to stage the tournament for a third time in their history. They were co-hosts of the inaugral Rugby World Cup with New Zealand in 1987, before hosting the 2003 tournament — in which they…
