when is the next rugby world cup

The next Rugby World Cup is the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in England from August 22 to September 27, 2025. The final will take place at Twickenham Stadium. The 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup will follow, taking place in Australia from October 1 to November 13, 2027, and will be the first men's tournament branded as the Men's Rugby World Cup with 24 teams participating.