Scotland face Ireland, Uruguay and Portugal in World Cup

Scotland have been drawn against Ireland, Uruguay and Portugal in the Men's Rugby World Cup 2027.

It is the third World Cup finals in a row that the Scots and Irish have been drawn together in the same group.

Scotland, who were among the second seeds, avoided the top three seeds, with world champions and World Cup holders South Africa in the same group as Italy, New Zealand draw with hosts Australia, and England grouped with Wales.

Ireland are currently fourth in the world, five spots above Scotland, with Uruguay in 14th and Portugal 20th.

The tournament takes place in Australia on 1 October - 13 November 2027, in seven venues in seven cities, and has been expanded to feature 24 teams for the first time, with six pools of four teams instead of four pools of five.

The top two teams from each pool, along with the four best third-place teams, will progress to the knockout stage - a first-ever round of 16.

Should Scotland win Pool D, they will face a side finishing third in Pool B, E or F, which could mean matches against Georgia, United States or Tonga should those groups go the way of current rankings.

Overcome one of those and Argentina could be their quarter-final opponents if, as expected, they win Pool C and beat another third-placed side.

However, if Scotland finish runners-up in their group, they are likely to come against France, who will be favourites to win Pool E.

More to follow.

Related internet links

• Scottish Rugby Union

World Cup 2027 draw

Pool A: Australia (hosts), Hong Kong China, Chile, New Zealand

Pool B: Romania, Georgia, Italy, South Africa

Pool C: Canada, Spain, Fiji, Argentina

Pool D: Portugal, Uruguay, Scotland, Ireland

Pool E: Samoa, USA, Japan, France

Pool F: Zimbabwe, Tonga, Wales, England