Nighttime soccer match underway at a large, illuminated stadium filled with spectators, suggesting one of the best group stage games at the World Cup.

2027 World Cup of Rugby Schedule

When is the 2027 World Cup of Rugby?

The 2027 World Cup of Rugby will take place from October 1 to November 13, 2027. The excitement begins with a highly anticipated opening match between host team Australia and Hong Kong China at Perth Stadium. We’ve detailed the 2027 World Cup of Rugby schedule below to help you plan your experience.

MatchDateKickoffPoolMatchupVenueCity / Indigenous Name
1Fri, 1 Oct18:45AAustralia v Hong Kong ChinaPerth StadiumPerth | Boorloo
2Sat, 2 Oct12:15FWales v ZimbabweAdelaide OvalAdelaide | Tarntanya
3Sat, 2 Oct13:15ANew Zealand v ChilePerth StadiumPerth | Boorloo
4Sat, 2 Oct17:45EFrance v USADocklands StadiumMelbourne | Narrm
5Sat, 2 Oct20:15FEngland v TongaBrisbane StadiumBrisbane | Meeanjin
6Sun, 3 Oct12:15EJapan v SamoaNewcastle StadiumNewcastle | Awabakal-Worimi
7Sun, 3 Oct14:15BSouth Africa v ItalyAdelaide OvalAdelaide | Tarntanya
8Sun, 3 Oct17:15DScotland v UruguayDocklands StadiumMelbourne | Narrm
9Sun, 3 Oct20:15BGeorgia v RomaniaNorth Queensland StadiumTownsville | Gurambilbarra
10Mon, 4 Oct14:15CFiji v SpainNewcastle StadiumNewcastle | Awabakal-Worimi
11Mon, 4 Oct17:15DIreland v PortugalSydney Football StadiumSydney | Gadigal
12Mon, 4 Oct18:45CArgentina v CanadaBrisbane StadiumBrisbane | Meeanjin
13Fri, 8 Oct18:15FWales v TongaDocklands StadiumMelbourne | Narrm
14Fri, 8 Oct20:15FEngland v ZimbabweAdelaide OvalAdelaide | Tarntanya
15Sat, 9 Oct12:15EUSA v SamoaPerth StadiumPerth | Boorloo
16Sat, 9 Oct17:10ANew Zealand v AustraliaStadium AustraliaSydney | Wangal
17Sat, 9 Oct18:45EFrance v JapanBrisbane StadiumBrisbane | Meeanjin
18Sat, 9 Oct20:15AChile v Hong Kong ChinaNorth Queensland StadiumTownsville | Gurambilbarra
19Sun, 10 Oct12:15CFiji v CanadaAdelaide OvalAdelaide | Tarntanya
20Sun, 10 Oct15:15CArgentina v SpainDocklands StadiumMelbourne | Narrm
21Sun, 10 Oct16:45BSouth Africa v GeorgiaBrisbane StadiumBrisbane | Meeanjin
22Sun, 10 Oct17:45DIreland v ScotlandPerth StadiumPerth | Boorloo
23Mon, 11 Oct17:15DUruguay v PortugalNewcastle StadiumNewcastle | Awabakal-Worimi
24Mon, 11 Oct19:45BItaly v RomaniaSydney Football StadiumSydney | Gadigal
25Fri, 15 Oct17:15ANew Zealand v Hong Kong ChinaDocklands StadiumMelbourne | Narrm
26Fri, 15 Oct20:00EJapan v USAAdelaide OvalAdelaide | Tarntanya
27Fri, 15 Oct20:15FTonga v ZimbabweNorth Queensland StadiumTownsville | Gurambilbarra
28Sat, 16 Oct13:15CArgentina v FijiAdelaide OvalAdelaide | Tarntanya
29Sat, 16 Oct15:10AAustralia v ChileBrisbane StadiumBrisbane | Meeanjin
30Sat, 16 Oct19:45FEngland v WalesStadium AustraliaSydney | Wangal
31Sat, 16 Oct20:15CSpain v CanadaNorth Queensland StadiumTownsville | Gurambilbarra
32Sun, 17 Oct12:15BItaly v GeorgiaNewcastle StadiumNewcastle | Awabakal-Worimi
33Sun, 17 Oct14:45DIreland v UruguayDocklands StadiumMelbourne | Narrm
34Sun, 17 Oct16:15DScotland v PortugalBrisbane StadiumBrisbane | Meeanjin
35Sun, 17 Oct19:45EFrance v SamoaSydney Football StadiumSydney | Gadigal
36Sun, 17 Oct19:15BSouth Africa v RomaniaPerth StadiumPerth | Boorloo
37Sat, 23 Oct14:15Round of 16 (1): 2nd Pool C v 2nd Pool FSydney Football StadiumSydney | Gadigal
38Sat, 23 Oct15:45Round of 16 (2): 1st Pool A v 3rd Pool C/E/FBrisbane StadiumBrisbane | Meeanjin
39Sat, 23 Oct19:15Round of 16 (3): 1st Pool E v 2nd Pool DDocklands StadiumMelbourne | Narrm
40Sat, 23 Oct18:45Round of 16 (4): 1st Pool B v 3rd Pool D/E/FPerth StadiumPerth | Boorloo
41Sun, 24 Oct14:15Round of 16 (5): 1st Pool C v 3rd Pool A/E/FSydney Football StadiumSydney | Gadigal
42Sun, 24 Oct16:45Round of 16 (6): 1st Pool D v 3rd Pool B/E/FDocklands StadiumMelbourne | Narrm
43Sun, 24 Oct18:15Round of 16 (7): 2nd Pool A v 2nd Pool EBrisbane StadiumBrisbane | Meeanjin
44Sun, 24 Oct18:45Round of 16 (8): 1st Pool F v 2nd Pool BPerth StadiumPerth | Boorloo
45Sat, 30 Oct16:45Quarter-final 1: Winner R16 (2) v Winner R16 (4)Stadium AustraliaSydney | Wangal
46Sat, 30 Oct18:45Quarter-final 2: Winner R16 (1) v Winner R16 (3)Brisbane StadiumBrisbane | Meeanjin
47Sun, 31 Oct16:00Quarter-final 3: Winner R16 (5) v Winner R16 (6)Brisbane StadiumBrisbane | Meeanjin
48Sun, 31 Oct20:00Quarter-final 4: Winner R16 (7) v Winner R16 (8)Stadium AustraliaSydney | Wangal
49Fri, 5 Nov20:00Semi-final 1: Winner QF1 v Winner QF2Stadium AustraliaSydney | Wangal
50Sat, 6 Nov20:00Semi-final 2: Winner QF3 v Winner QF4Stadium AustraliaSydney | Wangal
51Fri, 12 Nov19:45Bronze Final: Runner-up SF1 v Runner-up SF2Stadium AustraliaSydney | Wangal
52Sat, 13 Nov20:00Final: Winner SF1 v Winner SF2Stadium AustraliaSydney | Wangal

What are the 2027 World Cup of Rugby Pools?

Pool A: New Zealand, Australia, Chile, Hong Kong China
Pool B: South Africa, Italy, Georgia, Romania
Pool C: Argentina, Fiji, Spain, Canada
Pool D: Ireland, Scotland, Uruguay, Portugal
Pool E: France, Japan, USA, Samoa
Pool F: England, Wales, Tonga, Zimbabwe

Interesting Facts About the 2027 World Cup of Rugby

  • The 2027 Tournament will be expanded to 24 teams, up from 20 in 2023
  • South Africa has won the last two World Cups
  • Australia also hosted the inaugural World Cup of Rugby in 1987 (along with co-host New Zealand)
  • The matches will be played at eight different stadiums in seven cities throughout Australia
  • The 2027 World Cup will be the 11th edition of the event

 

 

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