Rugby World Cup 2027: Organisers on course to deliver a thrilling tournament

Australia is putting the final touches to its preparations for the 2027 Rugby World Cup (RWC).

World Rugby have confirmed the host stadiums, fixtures and details about an exciting new partnership.

Read on as we take a look at the latest developments.

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Eight stadiums will stage the 2027 RWC

Perth Stadium hosts the opening match-up on October 1, 2027. Stadium Australia in Sydney is the venue for the final on November 13, 2027.

The latter is only the fourth venue to host a Men’s Rugby World Cup final twice, after Eden Park, Twickenham and Stade de France.

The newly refurbished Sydney Football Stadium is included in the line-up. Five stadiums from the 2003 edition return to host again, including Adelaide Oval and Brisbane Stadium.

The latter is popularly dubbed The Cauldron for its intense atmosphere and the proximity of fans to the pitch. Brisbane will host pool matches and knockout fixtures.

Melbourne’s Docklands Stadium is the only fully enclosed venue, boasting a retractable roof set to remain closed for all matches.

Newcastle Stadium and North Queensland Stadium in Townsville add regional richness. Townsville has a capacity of 25,000 and a striking roof design inspired by the pandanus plant.

These stadiums were selected based on accessibility, availability and facilities. The organisers want rugby union fans to have the best possible experience.

These venues will have electronic tickets, technology-powered traffic control and Wi-Fi connections that allow supporters to stay engaged with the games on social media or through online betting.

The sportsbooks featured on comparison platform bettingtop10.com will offer a vast array of pre-match and live betting markets on the prestigious tournament.

Australia are 10.00 shots to win the tournament on home soil. South Africa, New Zealand, France and England are at the top of the outright market.

World Cup Rugby 2027 pool stage fixtures

Australia v Hong Kong China, Perth Stadium, Perth (Oct 1 – Pool A)
Wales v Zimbabwe, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (Oct 2 – Pool F)
New Zealand v Chile, Perth Stadium, Perth (Oct 2 – Pool A)
France v United States, Docklands Stadium, Melbourne (Oct 2 – Pool E)
England v Tonga, Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane (Oct 2 – Pool F)

Japan v Samoa, Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle (Oct 3 – Pool E)
South Africa v Italy, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (Oct 3 – Pool B)
Scotland v Uruguay, Docklands Stadium, Melbourne (Oct 3 – Pool D)
Georgia v Romania, North Queensland Stadium, Townsville (Oct 3 – Pool B)

Fiji v Spain, Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle (Oct 4 – Pool C)
Ireland v Portugal, Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney (Oct 4 – Pool D)
Argentina v Canada, Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane (Oct 4 – Pool C)

Wales v Tonga, Docklands Stadium, Melbourne (Oct 8 – Pool F)
England v Zimbabwe, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (Oct 8 – Pool F)

United States v Samoa, Perth Stadium, Perth (Oct 9 – Pool E)
New Zealand v Australia, Stadium Australia, Sydney (Oct 9 – Pool A)
France v Japan, Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane (Oct 9 – Pool E)
Chile v Hong Kong China, North Queensland Stadium, Townsville (Oct 9 – Pool A)

Fiji v Canada, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (Oct 10 – Pool C)
Argentina v Spain, Docklands Stadium, Melbourne (Oct 10 – Pool C)
South Africa v Georgia, Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane (Oct 10 – Pool B)
Ireland v Scotland, Perth Stadium, Perth (Oct 10 – Pool D)

Uruguay v Portugal, Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle (Oct 11 – Pool D)
Italy v Romania, Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney (Oct 11 – Pool B)

New Zealand v Hong Kong China, Docklands Stadium, Melbourne (Oct 15 – Pool A)
Japan v United States, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (Oct 15 – Pool E)
Tonga v Zimbabwe, North Queensland Stadium, Townsville (Oct 15 – Pool F)

Argentina v Fiji, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (Oct 16 – Pool C)
Australia v Chile, Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane (Oct 16 – Pool A)
England v Wales, Stadium Australia, Sydney (Oct 16 – Pool F)
Spain v Canada, North Queensland Stadium, Townsville (Oct 16 – Pool C)

Italy v Georgia, Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle (Oct 17 – Pool B)
Ireland v Uruguay, Docklands Stadium, Melbourne (Oct 17 – Pool D)
Scotland v Portugal, Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane (Oct 17 – Pool D)
France v Samoa, Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney (Oct 17 – Pool E)
South Africa v Romania, Perth Stadium, Perth (Oct 17 – Pool B)

World Rugby capitalises on commercial opportunities

World Rugby has announced Mitsubishi Estate as an official partner. The company played a prominent role during the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

Guided by its ‘A Love for People, A Love for the City’ philosophy, the company has invested heavily in community-focused rugby initiatives, including public viewing events and grassroots programmes.

They will take that approach to the global stage as the tournament expands to 24 teams and becomes a six-week festival designed to grow rugby union’s global relevance.

World Rugby also announced LIQUI MOLY as an official partner for both the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 and Women’s Rugby World Cup 2029. The latter is also being staged in Australia.

The German lubricant brand is making its first foray into the international rugby scene, adding the sport to an extensive portfolio that includes Formula 1, MotoGP and football.

This double tournament partnership is a sign of confidence in World Rugby’s hosting strategy and Australia’s ability to deliver a thrilling tournament.

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