"England 5/1" - Latest Betting Odds revealed for 2027 Rugby World Cup winner after pool draw

World No.1 South Africa have been installed as 9/4 favourites to lift the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, according to Betfair. The reigning back-to-back champions, bidding for a third consecutive title, are widely expected to collide with 7/2 second-favourites New Zealand as the competition progresses throughout the knockout stage.

France sit third in the betting at 9/2, with England close behind at 5/1 following a strong autumn campaign and an 11-match winning streak since the 2025 Six Nations. Ireland, who have been paired with Scotland in the pool stage, are 6/1, while hosts Australia are 9/1 to win the Web Ellis Trophy on home soil.

Other nations face long odds: Argentina 20/1, Scotland 50/1, and both Fiji and Wales sit at a staggering 80/1, with the latter drawn in the same pool as England.

Betfair spokesperson Sam Rosbottom commented: “South Africa are 9/4 favourites to win the Rugby World Cup for a third successive time in 2027. The Boks have cemented their position as World No.1 and are likely to collide with 7/2 second-favourites New Zealand in the quarter finals. England’s strong autumn form sees them as fourth favourites at 5/1. They meet Wales in the pool stage, with Wales’ odds for the tournament being 80/1. Ireland, meanwhile, are 6/1 as they hope to make it past the quarter finals for the first time.”

The 2027 tournament promises high drama, with a mix of powerhouse nations and underdogs ready to challenge for glory in Australia.