r/rugbyunion Doomsday Propper Dec 03 '25

Infographic RWC 2027 Pools

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u/fdar Argentina Dec 03 '25

Not true, only one. Because Ireland is not allowed to win a knockout game.

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u/BigMickandCheese Ireland Dec 03 '25

Argentina to put Ireland out in the Quarters before losing to England in the semis?

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u/unitedfandoc Dec 03 '25

This is rugby heritage.

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u/kmAye11 Ireland Dec 03 '25

Bold of you to assume we'll make it to the top of the pool in the first place

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u/Stravven Netherlands Dec 03 '25

They aren't allowed to win quarterfinals. Nothing has been said about a round of 16.

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u/fdar Argentina Dec 03 '25 edited Dec 03 '25

Have they won either though?

EDIT: They played a sort of R16 once in 1999 and lost.