Rugby World Cup 2027 Simulator

Predict pool standings, select knockout winners, and crown your champion

1 Oct - 13 Nov 2027 • Australia

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Pool Stage

Qualify

Best 3rd

Out

Drag and drop teams within each pool to reorder standings and see how it affects qualification. Teams are ordered by World Rankings.

Best 4 Third-PlaceBest 4 Third-Place Teams

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How are R16 opponents decided?

The bracket is designed so teams cannot play opponents from their own pool in the R16 or Quarter-Finals.

Each pool winner can only face 3rd-place teams from specific pools:

Pool A Winner → can face 3rd from C, E, or F
Pool B Winner → can face 3rd from D, E, or F
Pool C Winner → can face 3rd from A, E, or F
Pool D Winner → can face 3rd from B, E, or F

Once the 4 qualifying pools are known, there is exactly one valid assignment that satisfies all constraints. Learn more →

Knockout Stage

16 teams compete in single elimination

Click on any team to select them as the winner. The bracket updates automatically based on your selections and pool standings.

Round of 16

Quarter Finals

Winner R16-1

Winner R16-2

Winner R16-3

Winner R16-4

Winner R16-5

Winner R16-6

Winner R16-7

Winner R16-8

Semi Finals

Winner QF1

Winner QF2

Winner QF3

Winner QF4

FINAL

Winner SF1

Winner SF2

BRONZE FINAL

Loser SF1

Loser SF2

R16 - MATCH 1

Winner Pool A

Best 3rd #1

R16 - MATCH 2

Winner Pool B

Best 3rd #2

R16 - MATCH 3

2nd Pool C

2nd Pool F

R16 - MATCH 4

Winner Pool E

2nd Pool D

R16 - MATCH 5

2nd Pool A

2nd Pool E

R16 - MATCH 6

Winner Pool F

2nd Pool B

R16 - MATCH 7

Winner Pool C

Best 3rd #3

R16 - MATCH 8

Winner Pool D

Best 3rd #4

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