Artificial Intelligence has simulated every Men’s Rugby World Cup all the way through to 2063 – and some of the predictions are seriously surprising.
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While traditional powerhouses New Zealand and South Africa are forecast to continue their dominance on the world stage, England are tipped to enjoy a golden era of their own, lifting the Webb Ellis Cup on three separate occasions.
But perhaps the biggest shock of all comes in 2063, when Ireland are predicted to win their first-ever Rugby World Cup. After decades of near misses and heartbreak, Irish fans could finally see their side crowned world champions in what would be a historic moment for the sport.
The AI simulation also forecast the results of every final and revealed the host nations for the next ten tournaments.
Here’s a look at the predicted Rugby World Cup winners from now until 2063, along with the final scores and tournament hosts:
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2027 – New Zealand (Australia)
Defeated: England 27-22
The 2027 final was a fast-paced thriller in Australia, with New Zealand pulling ahead in the final minutes after a tense back-and-forth battle. England fought valiantly but just fell short.
2031 – England (USA)
Defeated: South Africa 24-21
Played in the USA, the final saw England edge out South Africa in a closely contested match, with a late penalty securing the victory in a historic overseas World Cup final.
2035 – South Africa
Defeated: New Zealand 30-28
South Africa staged a dramatic comeback to beat New Zealand in a match full of long-range tries and crucial defensive stops. Fans were on the edge of their seats until the last whistle.
