Australia’s 2027 Rugby World Cup provides rugby union fans with the opportunity to combine a bucket-list sporting spectacle with bucket-list travel experiences across Australia and New Zealand.
From the opening match in Perth (1 October 2027 ) through to the finals in Sydney (13 November 2027), 24 nations will compete across Australia, with pool matches also in Brisbane, Adelaide, Newcastle, Townsville and Melbourne. The 2027 Rugby World Cup is the invitation to explore Australia’s captivating cities, wonderful wine regions, tropical treasures, beautiful beaches and more.
Southern Crossings’ Travel Design team can weave a game or two into any Australian adventure; or design a full itinerary to follow your favourite team, with access to premium hospitality, exclusive lounges, private bars and pre-match lunches; as well as personalised experiences that provide privileged access and introductions to Australian Rugby Union ‘institutions’ and personalities.
TOP TIPS TO MAKE THE MOST OF THE RUGBY WORLD CUP 2027
Register your interest with our Travel Design team today
ausdesign@southern-crossings.com
The 2027 Rugby World Cup match schedule is due to be announced 3 February 2026, with pre-sale tickets released 18 February 2026.
Premium seating and hospitality is sure to be snapped up quickly.
Share your interests with our Travel Design team today to help curate once-in-a-lifetime experiences for rugby union-fans across Australia and New Zealand: spend an afternoon with a former Wallaby, enjoy behind-the-scenes introductions to some of Australia’s most iconic sporting facilities and see treasured sporting memorabilia; feast and forage with a former professional Maori rugby player in New Zealand, heli-tour New Zealand’s South Island with a former All Blacks captain or meet one of the All Blacks (or Black Ferns) for a private tour of the All Blacks Experience in Auckland. The 2027 Rugby World Cup touring possibilities are endless.
QUALIFYING TEAMS
Pool A
Australia, New Zealand, Chile and Hong Kong China
Pool B
South Africa, Italy, Georgia and Romania
Pool C
Argentina, Fiji, Spain and Canada
Pool D
Ireland, Scotland, Uruguay and Portugal
Pool E
France, Japan, USA and Samoa
Pool F
England, Wales, Zimbabwe and Tonga
Header image: Brisbane Suncorp Stadium courtesy of Tourism Australia
