Rugby’s biggest celebration is coming to NSW, and it’s set to take over Sydney and Newcastle in spectacular style. Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 brings the world together for 17 unmissable matches, where fierce rivalries ignite, stadiums roar and every kick, tackle and try feels like history in the making. From iconic venues to city streets buzzing with pre- and post-match energy, this is sport that takes over the destination. Be there when Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 comes to NSW. 

Match stadium overview

StadiumDatesLocation
Newcastle StadiumSun 03 Oct '27 – Sun 17 Oct '27Broadmeadow, Newcastle
Sydney Football StadiumMon 04 Oct '27 – Sun 24 Oct '27Moore Park, Sydney
Stadium AustraliaMon 04 Oct '27 – Sat 13 Nov '27Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney

Match schedule

GameDateLocation
Japan v SamoaSun 03 Oct '27Newcastle Stadium
Ireland v PortugalMon 04 Oct '27Sydney Football Stadium
Fiji v SpainMon 04 Oct '27Newcastle Stadium
New Zealand v AustraliaSat 09 Oct '27Stadium Australia
Italy v RomaniaMon 11 Oct '27Sydney Football Stadium
Uruguay v PortugalMon 11 Oct '27Newcastle Stadium
England v WalesSat 16 Oct '27Stadium Australia
France v SamoaSun 17 Oct '27Sydney Football Stadium
Italy v GeorgiaSun 17 Oct '27Newcastle Stadium
Round of 16Sat 23 Oct '27Sydney Football Stadium
Round of 16 (1)Sun 24 Oct '27Sydney Football Stadium
Quarter Final (1)Sat 30 Oct '27Stadium Australia
Quarter Final (4)Sun 31 Oct '27Stadium Australia
Semi Final (1)Fri 05 Nov '27Stadium Australia
Semi Final (2)Sat 06 Nov '27Stadium Australia
Bronze FinalFri 12 Nov '27Stadium Australia
FinalSat 13 Nov '27Stadium Australia