Latest News About 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup

Updated 2026-06-18 17:06

The 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup will be held in Australia from October 1 to November 13. This edition will feature 24 teams competing in a new six-pool format, with each pool consisting of four teams and a Round of 16 added before the knockout stage. The tournament will take place across seven host cities, with a total of 52 matches scheduled. Perth will host the opening match, and Sydney will host the final. Over 2.5 million tickets will be available for the event, making it the largest and most accessible edition to date.

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Rugby World Cup 2027 expanded to 24 teams

The men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia will feature 24 teams after the World Rugby Council approved historic reimagination of the competition format, window and timing.

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Draw date and tournament format unveiled as Men's ...

Two years from today, Perth Stadium will host the opening match of the biggest Men’s Rugby World Cup in history, kicking off six weeks of world-class rugby across Australia from 1 October to 13 November, 2027.

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