Samoa have secured qualification for the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 after a 13-all draw with Belgium in the last match of the Final Qualification Tournament in Dubai.
After two opening wins against Brazil and Namibia, Samoa needed a draw against Belgium to win the tournament and clinch the last qualification place available and complete the line-up of the next expanded edition.
Samoa’s triumph in the competition sees them become the 24th and final team to book their place at the tournament in Australia, adding to their proud Rugby World Cup history.
By qualifying for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027, Manu Samoa have also confirmed their participation in the new World Rugby Nations Cup that is kicking off in 2026. They will join Canada, Chile, Georgia, Hong Kong China, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Tonga, Uruguay, USA and Zimbabwe in the 12-competition that will provide unprecedented certainty of fixtures and important preparations ahead of RWC 2027.
Source: World Rugby
