👉 NEED TO KNOW TODAY

‍

USA Rugby: On September 1, the new tackle height law will go into effect at all levels of rugby in the U.S. Here's the link to the explainer video.

‍

‍Rugby World Cup 2027: World Rugby confirmed the new qualification process for RWC 2027, which will feature 24 teams for the first time.

‍

📺 HOW TO WATCH RUGBY TODAY

‍

NPC

‍‍

‍🏉 Bay of Plenty vs. Counties Manukau

‍⏰ 3 AM ET

💻 FloRugby

‍

‍📰 HEADLINES

‍

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2027‍

‍

Qualification Process: Qualification Process Confirmed for Expanded Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia (Rugby World Cup)

• Takeaway: Since RWC 2027 will be the "first to feature 24 teams," a new qualification process was officially revealed.

• Qualification Process: 12 teams have already qualified via finishing top three in their pool at RWC 2023, so the final 12 qualifiers will come from regional competitions - Europe (4), Africa (1), Asia (1), South America (1), Pacific (3), South America/Pacific Playoff (1), Final Qualification Tournament (1).

• Primer: A few months ago, ARN's Paul Tait broke down the new qualification process and what it means for this side of the world.

‍

‍

🏉 QUICK HITS

‍

Primer: Important Law Changes for 2024-25 Season (The Rugby Breakdown)

‍

‍South America: Esteban Meneses to Coach Argentina XV on 2024 South American Tour (Americas Rugby News)