Summary
England and Wales will be in the same group for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, taking place in Australia. They will compete against Tonga and Zimbabwe in Pool F. Ireland and Scotland will share a group for the tournament as well, which features other notable teams.
Key Facts
- England and Wales are in the same group, Pool F, at the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
- Tonga and Zimbabwe are also in Pool F.
- Ireland and Scotland are grouped together in Pool D.
- The tournament will be held in Australia.
- France and New Zealand are expected to be strong contenders and will not meet England and Ireland until the final if rankings hold as expected.
- The tournament opens on October 1, 2027, in Perth, Australia.
- Hosts Australia are in Pool A with New Zealand.
- South Africa, the current top-ranked team, cannot meet Pool D or F winners until the final.
