The current favorite to win the next Rugby World Cup, scheduled for 2027 in Australia, is New Zealand (the All Blacks). They are consistently ranked among the top contenders due to their strong historical performance, talent development, and near-constant presence in the semi-finals of past tournaments. New Zealand lost the 2023 final narrowly to South Africa and are expected to come back strongly
. South Africa, the two-time defending champions (winners in 2019 and 2023), are also strong favorites aiming for a historic third consecutive title. Their physical and tactical dominance makes them a formidable contender
. Other notable contenders include France, Ireland, Australia (the host nation), and England. France has improved significantly and has the advantage of recent hosting experience. Australia benefits from home advantage and has a strong rugby tradition. England remains competitive but is currently ranked slightly lower in betting odds
. In summary, the top favorites for the Rugby World Cup victory are:
- New Zealand (All Blacks) – leading favorite
- South Africa (Springboks) – defending champions and close contender
- France – strong contender with recent improvements
- Ireland – competitive team with good form
- Australia – host nation with historical success
- England – traditional rugby power but slightly behind others in odds
Betting odds from major bookmakers place New Zealand at around 3.5 to 5/2, South Africa close behind at about 3.75 to 3/1, and France and Ireland around 5 to 6, with Australia and England trailing slightly
