The next Men's Rugby World Cup in 2027 will be hosted by Australia. The tournament is scheduled to take place from October 1 to November 13, 2027
. Matches will be held across seven Australian cities:
- Adelaide
- Brisbane
- Melbourne
- Newcastle
- Perth
- Sydney
- Townsville
Sydney's Accor Stadium will host the final match, as well as two quarter- finals, both semi-finals, and the bronze final
. This will be the third time Australia has hosted the Rugby World Cup, having previously hosted or co-hosted in 1987 and 2003
. The 2027 event will feature an expanded format with 24 teams competing
. In summary, the 2027 Rugby World Cup will be held in Australia, with key matches including the final in Sydney, and other games spread across six additional cities nationwide
