- World Rugby has confirmed the host cities that will welcome the world during Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 (1 October to 13 November, 2027).
- Sevens localities across Australia have been selected to host Rugby World Cup matches and the world’s best 24 teams during a six-week nationwide festival of rugby.
- Men’s RWC 2027 marks the dawn of a new era for rugby, with a mission to be more inclusive, exciting, and ambitious than ever before.
- Tournament is projected to generate AUS$1.3bn in direct visitor expenditure from more than 250,000 international visitors, while inspiring a nation to embrace rugby, aiming for 200,000 participants by 2029.
- The “Journey to Australia 2027” kicks- off on 31 January in Europe with all qualifiers taking place in 2025 and 12 spots up for grabs for the men’s 11th
- Fans can now register their interest to be the first to know about tickets at rugbyworldcup.com/2027
Perth | Boorloo will play host to the anticipated opening match and treat fans to four additional pool matches and two round of 16 matches. Both Newcastle | Awabakal-Worimi and Townsville | Gurambilbarra will host four pool matches while Adelaide | Tarntanya will be hosting five pool matches across the first phase of the tournament.
Melbourne | Narrm will hold a total of nine matches, including seven pool matches and two of the newly introduced round of 16 matches.
On the Australian east coast, Brisbane | Meeanjin will stage six pool matches, two round of 16 matches and two quarter-finals making it one of the core Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 destinations.
Finally, Sydney | Gadigal will host five pool matches and eight knockout matches, including the semi-finals and prestigious Rugby World Cup final that will see the new champions crowned. The full inventory of host venues and the location of where the host nation Australia will play in the pool phase will be confirmed later in 2025.
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