Wales' Josh Adams aims for third Rugby World Cup in Australia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 3:51 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Wales wing Josh Adams is targeting participation in his third World Cup, set to be held in Australia next year. Adams, who was the top try scorer in the 2019 tournament, expresses excitement about the opportunity and is focused on maintaining fitness after recovering from a calf injury. He plans to return to club play in October, ahead of the autumn internationals and a series of matches leading up to the World Cup. The tournament begins on October 2, 2027, with Wales facing Zimbabwe in their opening game.
- •Adams has played 72 internationals for Wales.
- •He missed the summer match against South Africa due to injury.
- •Wales will play four matches in the Nations Championship in November.
- •The World Cup starts on October 2, 2027, in Australia.
- •Adams aims to be fully fit for international duty next month.
- 3:51 AMYahoo Sports — Wales wing Adams targets third World Cup
"Wales wing Josh Adams is nearing full fitness in time for the autumn internationals and looking forward to a World Cup trip to Australia next year.
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