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World Rugby has announced major progress on preparations for the new World Rugby Nations Cup , which will kick off in 2026. All 12 participating teams have now been confirmed, setting the stage for a groundbreaking competition that will help nations prepare for the expanded Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia. The Nations Cup promises an unprecedented level of competitive international rugby for emerging and rising teams. With a strong focus on performance growth, financial development, and meaningful global competition, the tournament will give these nations regular, high-quality Test matches during the July and November windows. All 12 teams, Canada , Chile , Georgia , Hong Kong , Portugal , Romania , Spain , Tonga , Uruguay, USA , Zimbabwe , and Samoa qualified automatically by earning their place at Rugby World Cup 2027. This makes the Nations Cup a true platform for World Cup-bound teams to sharpen their skills. The tournament is closely linked to the new top-tier Nations ...

Uruguay have once again carved their name into rugby’s grandest stage, sealing their place at the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 after a fierce Sudamericano battle with Chile. Over two legs of passion, sweat, and relentless struggle, Los Teros emerged triumphant, 46-35 on aggregate, to book their ticket to Australia. Carrying a 12-point advantage from their first-leg triumph in Santiago (28-16), Uruguay endured a scare in Montevideo, where Chile struck back with a narrow 21-18 win. Yet the aggregate stood firm, and with it came confirmation: Uruguay will march to their sixth Rugby World Cup, their flag once more flying proudly among rugby’s elite. This victory crowns them champions of South America and secures their role as the continent’s second representative, alongside Argentina, at the expanded 24-team tournament. Ranked 16th in the world, Uruguay now turn toward the December draw, hungry for new challenges and fresh history to be written. From their unforgettable upset over Fiji ...