Siya Kolisi being presented with the World Cup trophy after South Africa’s 12-11 win over New Zealand in 2023. (Juan Jose Gasparini/Getty Images)
- The 2027 Rugby World Cup final will be held in Sydney, World Rugby confirmed.
- Sydney will host the bulk of the play-off games, with the rest of the schedule split between Brisbane, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth, Adelaide and Townsville.
- The tournament will run from 1 October to 13 November 2027.
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The 2027 men’s Rugby World Cup final will be played in Sydney, World Rugby said on Thursday as it released the official draw for the Australia-hosted tournament.
“We are delighted to reach another significant milestone on our journey to Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027,” World Rugby chair Brett Robinson said in a statement.
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Local media reported that the final would be played at the Sydney Olympic stadium, an 80 000-seat venue purpose-built for the 2000 Olympics.
Sydney last hosted the World Cup final in 2003, when Australia lost to England in a gripping clash that went to extra-time.
Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh, who played for the Wallabies in that game, said playing a home final was the “absolute pinnacle” of his career.
“I am delighted this generation of Wallabies will have the privilege of experiencing the emotion, excitement and joy of pulling on the gold jersey before our passionate fans at a Men’s Rugby World Cup in own backyard.”
Sydney will also host two semi-finals, the third-place play-off, and a string of other knockout and pool stage games.
The rest of the schedule is split between Brisbane, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth, Adelaide and Townsville.
The tournament will run from 1 October to 13 November, according to the World Rugby schedule.
Src: News24.com