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Wallabies' surprise first opponents at Rugby World Cup

The fixtures for Australia's home Rugby World Cup next year have been revealed, with the hosts facing Hong Kong, New Zealand and Chile in the group stage.

AAP

Rugby World Cup 2027 schedule released as England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland learn pool stage dates and locations

Steve Borthwick’s England travel to Brisbane to begin their campaign against Tonga, while hosts Australia kick the tournament off in Perth against Hong Kong

The Independent UK

Venues confirmed for 2027 Rugby World Cup with Melbourne Cricket Ground not included

Two stadiums in Sydney will be utilised for the tournament, while Melbourne’s games will be played at Docklands Stadium

The Independent UK

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Wallabies lure NRL star Angus Crichton to bolster Rugby World Cup hopes

Crichton follows Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Mark Nawaqanitawase and Carter Gordon into rugby union

The Independent UK

Kate makes Prince George admission as she reveals her children play rugby at home

The Princess of Wales told the England Women’s rugby team they had “inspired all the new generation” after their World Cup success

The Independent UK

Kate celebrated Red Roses World Cup match win ‘by dancing in a cowboy hat’

The Princess of Wales hailed the women’s Rugby World Cup champions when she hosted a Windsor Castle reception to celebrate their triumph

Evening Standard

Kate hosts Rugby World Cup winners at Windsor Castle

Kate hosted the winning women’s rugby squad, with the World Cup trophy taking centre stage at the reception

Evening Standard

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Princess Kate to Welcome Women’s Rugby World Cup Winners in Rare Windsor Castle Appearance

Kate, confirming that the Princess of Wales will host a special reception at Windsor Castle to honor England’s Women’s Rugby Team after their World Cup triumph.

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Kate invites Red Roses to Windsor Castle for Rugby World Cup win celebration

The princess is hosting a special reception for the England women’s rugby team on Thursday.

Evening Standard

‘There is no ceiling for these players’: Jamaica targeting 2031 Rugby World Cup

Money is tight but a breakthrough came in 2018 at the Youth Olympics qualifiers while coaches are working tirelessly in the Caribbean

The Guardian - UK

Lionesses head coach Sarina Wiegman awarded honorary damehood in New Year Honours

Lionesses manager honoured after back-to-back Euros triumphs

Evening Standard

I was there: Red Roses lifted the Rugby World Cup with a roar like no other

A sell-out crowd for the final helped deliver a once-in-a-lifetime experience as England’s captain Zoe Aldcroft raised the trophy after defeating Canada

The Guardian - UK

'Anything's possible': Kiss tipping a Wallabies revival

Incoming Wallabies coach Les Kiss truly believes the lowly-ranked tournament hosts can be a force at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

AAP

Red Roses shortlisted for SPOTY team of the year

The nomination comes after England won the Rugby World Cup and Six Nations titles in 2025

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Rugby World Cup winner Lark Atkin-Davies announces pregnancy

Atkin-Davies featured off the bench in England’s final win over Canada in September

The Guardian - UK

Ross Byrne says escort defender crackdown could see locks converted to wings

The Gloucester fly-half Ross Byrne believes international head coaches could convert second-rows into wings for the next Rugby World Cup to capitalise on the crackdown on escort defenders

The Guardian - UK

Maro Itoje eyes World Cup glory after England dodge big guns in 2027 draw

Maro Itoje has set his sights on Rugby World Cup glory in Australia in 2027 after England were handed a potentially favourable path through the tournament

The Guardian - UK

Favourable 2027 Rugby World Cup draw provides few potholes for England

Signs are encouraging for England’s improving squad to invoke the glory of 2003 with rivals facing trickier routes in Australia

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France set for solid 2027 Rugby World Cup run after striking gold in pool draw

France have been handed a favourable path at the 2027 Rugby World Cup, raising hopes of a deep run in Australia.

The Guardian - UK

Hosts Australia to face New Zealand in Rugby World Cup pool as England draw Wales

Australia will face the All Blacks while England were drawn with Wales and Ireland with Scotland in the 2027 Rugby World Cup pools

The Independent UK

All Blacks meet hosts Australia in mouthwatering clash as England face Wales at 2027 Rugby World Cup

Ireland will take on Scotland in the pool stage while reigning champions South Africa could meet New Zealand in the quarter-finals

The Independent UK

South Africa’s route to Rugby World Cup 2027 final after draw

The defending champions are hot favourites and are seeking a third triumph in a row

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup draw in full: England to face Wales after avoiding 'pool of death'

Australia to meet New Zealand as Steve Borthwick’s side learn opponents

The Independent UK

England’s route to Rugby World Cup 2027 final after learning pool opponents in draw

Steve Borthwick’s side have won 11 matches in a row and are growing in confidence as they enter 2026

The Independent UK

England to face Wales in group stage at 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup

Ireland and Scotland and hosts Australia and New Zealand were also drawn together.

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