World Rugby confirms 24-team World Cup from 2027, 'Nations Cup' from 2026
The men's Rugby World Cup will enlarge from 20 nations to 24 for its next edition in Australia in 2027, World Rugby announced on Tuesday.
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RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast: South Africa and New Zealand set up blockbuster RWC final
Neil Treacy is joined by BJ Botha and Mike McCarthy to look back on last weekend's RWC semi-finals, as South Africa and New Zealand booked their place in this Saturday's decider.
Jamie Finn putting the team first after World Cup heartbreak
Jamie Finn admits that she was heartbroken not to have been selected for the World Cup in the summer but acknowledges that she had to put it behind her quickly.
Rugby World Cup to be expanded to 24 teams
The World Rugby Council has approved a new aligned international calendar, expanded 24-team men's World Cup and a top division of 12 teams in a biennial Nations League concept from 2026 that will have promotion and relegation, but only from 2030.
Rugby World Cup to be expanded to 24 teams in 2027
The next World Cup will be expanded to 24 teams as part of a new global calendar approved by World Rugby’s council.
Australia counting on Travis Head comeback at World Cup
Australia batsman Travis Head is close to making a return to the national team less than six weeks after fracturing his left hand.
World Rugby announces expanded World Cup and new Nations League
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Faces Of Afghanistan's Historic Win vs Pakistan In Cricket World Cup 2023: Ibrahim Zadran, Noor Ahmad And Others
Afghanistan put on a superb batting and bowling show on Monday to stun Pakistan by eight wickets in the Cricket World Cup 2023 match at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Afghanistan hunted down a target of 283 runs in 49 overs against the bowling line-up that had the likes of Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf and Hasan Ali. Pakistan had made 282 for 7 in their 50 overs with 74 from skipper Babar Azam and 58 from opener Abdullah Shafique but the total did not prove tough enough for a clinical Afghanistan.