Rugby tournament schedules announced for Australia

The 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup is scheduled to take place in Australia from 1 October to 13 November. The tournament will feature a record 24 teams competing for the Webb Ellis Cup. Opening fixtures include Australia against Hong Kong China in Perth, followed by matches involving Wales, New Zealand, France, England, and others across various Australian cities including Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Newcastle, and Sydney.

Separately, the 2026 Men’s Rugby League World Cup will feature a Pool A encounter between Australia and Fiji on 25 October 2026 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. The reigning champion Australian side enters the match following a narrow victory over New Zealand, while Fiji follows a win against the Cook Islands.