Dubai, UAE (November 18, 2025)\u00a0\u00a0Samoa have booked their ticket to the Men\u2019s Rugby World Cup 2027, becoming the 24th and final team to qualify for the expanded tournament after a dramatic 13-13 draw with Belgium in the last match of the Final Qualification Tournament in Dubai on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
The result was enough for Samoa to top the tournament standings, securing the last available spot for Rugby’s showcase event to be held in Australia.<\/p>\n
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Following impressive opening victories against Brazil and Namibia, the world number #17 Manu Samoa entered their final contest against Belgium knowing that a draw would be sufficient to clinch qualifying. Favorites, Samoa was able to hold off a determined Belgium squad who was determined to take the Black Devils to their first ever Rugby World Cup.<\/p>\n
For Samoa the 2027 tournament in Australia will mark their 10th appearance, having participated in every edition since 1991.<\/p>\n
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With qualification secured, Samoa\u2019s focus now shifts to the Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw, where they will discover their pool opponents.<\/p>\n
When: 3 December<\/p>\n
Time: 20:00 AEDT (GMT+11)<\/p>\n
Where: Sydney, Australia<\/p>\n
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The Rugby World Cup 2027 is set to usher in a new era for the sport:<\/p>\n
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Dates: 1 October \u2013 13 November, 2027<\/p>\n
Teams: The tournament has expanded to 24 teams.<\/p>\n
Format: It will feature six pools of four, followed by a Round of 16 for the first time.<\/p>\n
Samoa\u2019s successful qualification also confirms their participation in the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup, scheduled to kick off in 2026. This new 12-team competition is designed to provide unprecedented fixture certainty and crucial preparation for the teams ahead of RWC 2027.<\/p>\n
Manu Samoa will join Canada, Chile, Georgia, Hong Kong China, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Tonga, Uruguay, USA, and Zimbabwe in the competition.<\/p>\n
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