Rugby World Cup Winner Odds
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Rugby World Cup Winner Odds (Australia 2027)
Quickly compare the latest Rugby World Cup winner odds from over 20 UK bookmakers.
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2026 RWC Winner Favourites
- South Africa with odds 9/4 on BetVictor
- France with odds 4/1 on William Hill
- New Zealand with odds 9/2 on Spreadex
- Ireland with odds 8/1 on Spreadex
- England with odds 17/2 on AK Bets
- Australia with odds 10/1 on Betfred
- Argentina with odds 28/1 on StarSports
- Scotland with odds 55/1 on AK Bets
- Wales with odds 100/1 on Bet365
- Fiji with odds 150/1 on William Hill
Rugby World Cup Winner Odds as Probability
| Team | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 9/4 | 30.77% |
| France | 4/1 | 20.00% |
| New Zealand | 9/2 | 18.18% |
| Ireland | 8/1 | 11.11% |
| England | 17/2 | 10.53% |
| Australia | 10/1 | 9.09% |
| Argentina | 28/1 | 3.45% |
| Scotland | 55/1 | 1.79% |
| Wales | 100/1 | 0.99% |
| Fiji | 150/1 | 0.66% |
Who is the Favourite to Win the 2026 Rugby World Cup?
As of 12 October 2026, according to the odds, the favourite to win the 2026 Rugby World Cup is South Africa, best priced at 9/4 with BetVictor.
The odds mean that the probability for South Africa to win is 30.77%.
| Year | Winners | Score | Runners-up | Venue | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | New Zealand | 29–9 | France | Eden Park | Auckland, New Zealand |
| 1991 | Australia | 12–6 | England | Twickenham Stadium | London, England |
| 1995 | South Africa | 15–12 | New Zealand | Ellis Park Stadium | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| 1999 | Australia | 35–12 | France | Millennium Stadium | Cardiff, Wales |
| 2003 | England | 20–17 | Australia | Telstra Stadium | Sydney, Australia |
| 2007 | South Africa | 15–6 | England | Stade de France | Saint-Denis, France |
| 2011 | New Zealand | 8–7 | France | Eden Park | Auckland, New Zealand |
| 2015 | New Zealand | 34–17 | Australia | Twickenham Stadium | London, England |
| 2019 | South Africa | 32–12 | England | Nissan Stadium | Yokohama, Japan |
| 2023 | South Africa | 12–11 | New Zealand | Stade de France | Saint-Denis, France |
