The next Men’s Rugby World Cup in 2027 will be hosted by Australia.

Key details

  • Host country: Australia.
  • Tournament dates: 1 October – 13 November 2027.
  • Main host cities: Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Newcastle and Townsville.
  • Opening match: Planned for Perth Stadium in Perth.
  • Final: Scheduled for Stadium Australia in Sydney.

So if you’re planning ahead, you’d be looking at a spring trip to multiple Australian cities in late 2027.