2021 Rugby World Cup draw: LIVE
The 2021 Rugby World Cup draw takes place this evening to see which pools each country will be placed in for the tournament.
The draw will start at 6.30pm. The countries have been split into bands according to world rankings so the four pools have a distribution of rankings within them.
We will hear from players
Elma Smit has said we will be hearing from players that have qualified for the tournament!
Rugby balls up to grabs!
If you tweet where you are watching this draw with the hashtag RWC2021 you could win a rugby ball!
Jacinda Ardern will be drawing the teams!
New Zealand’s prime minister Jacinda Ardern will be drawing the teams tonight!
Dan Carter speaks
New Zealand World Cup winner Dan Carter has spoken on the Rugby World Cup.
"There is excitement around New Zealand hosting.
"There will be a little bit of pressure for the Black Ferns, defending champions as well, but it’s such a special occasion."
Ugo Monye speaks to Sarah Bern and Amber Reed
Bern said: "A World Cup is amazing and the first southern hemisphere one to be held will be brilliant."
Reed added: “We picked up a few injuries for club and we’re hoping to get back into the squad soon.”
The draw is just a few minutes away
The draw is just moments away!
We are so close to finding out who will play who!
Here we go!
Jacinda Ardern is getting prepared to pull the teams!
World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont speaks
Sir Beaumont said: "It’s a a golden year for women’s rugby with the World Cup and Olympics.
“It will be an unprecedented year for growth.”
Jacinda Ardern speaks
The New Zealand prime minister has spoken ahead of the draw.
She said: "Pre-Covid-19 this tournament was going to be a special event but now it takes on a new opportunity.
“This is one of the only countries that are able to have fans in stadiums.”
Delay to the draw
The draw is being delayed as the presentation by New Zealand includes many VT’s.
The actual draw should start soon
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