Men's RWC Australia 2027 Draw Is Set
Next Up: Match Schedule
The draw for Men's Rugby World Cup Australia 2027 and the format for the expanded edition with 24 teams has been unveiled.
With the official draw now confirmed, the anticipated match schedule is set to be released on Tuesday, 3 February, 2026.
Wednesday, 3 December, 2025 · Read time: 3 min
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
The pool stage just got bigger
For Men's Rugby World Cup Australia 2027, the tournament kicks off with six pools of four teams each. From there, the top two teams in every pool will secure their spot in the Round of 16. But that's not all - the four best third-placed teams will also advance.
How are these four decided? First, it's all about competition points. If teams are still neck and neck, the points difference and try difference will be the next factors used respectively to determine which teams make it our of the pool stage. Every point matters, every try counts - so expect action right to the final whistle.
Hospitality on sale now
Can’t wait for the match schedule release in February 2026?
Official ticket-inclusive hospitality packages for the Opening Match, Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals, and the Final are available now.
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