World Cup newswire: 24 teams in 2027, All Blacks edge, Boks embarrassment

An agreement will be confirmed shortly 24 teams will be involved in Australia, opening the way for Spain, the United States, Canada and, potentially, either Hong Kong, China or Brazil to feature

PRIDE: A South Africa fan showing his colours in Marseille for the game against Tonga.

No 'Plate' as 2027 renewal expands to 24 teams.

World Rugby to reject plate competition for emerging nations at World Cups World Rugby is set to reject the idea of emerging nations competing in a ‘Plate’ competition running alongside the main event at future World Cups.