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World Rugby confirms three nations are BANNED from the 2027 Rugby World Cup

Summary by ruck.co.uk
While every rugby nation dreams of hoisting the Webb Ellis Cup, some won’t even make it onto the pitch. From politics to passport controversies, these are the three countries banned from the Rugby World Cup — and the reasons behind it. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.  #1. South Africa — Banned from 1987 & 1991 Rugby World Cups At the height of apartheid, South Africa was a global pa…
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ruck.co.uk broke the news in on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
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