Bold statement: the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia is set to be the biggest edition in the sport’s history, with a new expanded format and 24 teams ready to battle in six four-team pools. And this is the part that shapes the future of the tournament—more teams, more matchups, and more global reach than ever before."
Preparations for the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 reached a significant milestone today with the official confirmation of the six pools that will headline the event. For the first time, the tournament features 24 teams divided into six pools of four, marking a deliberate move to broaden accessibility and deepen fan engagement worldwide.
RWC 2027 — POOLS
- 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 Draw was broadcast live on Stan Sport, 9Gem and 9Now in Australia and streamed globally via RugbyPass TV and World Rugby YouTube. The presentation featured a star-studded lineup, including World Rugby Chair and former Australian international Brett Robinson, All Blacks legend and two-time RWC winner Dan Carter, former Wallabies captain and Australia’s most-capped player James Slipper, and Olympic gold medallist and former Australian Sevens star Alicia Lucas.
With the pools now set, teams and fans can start planning their journey to the tournament. The next major milestone will be the release of the match schedule on Tuesday, 3 February 2026.
Rugby fans will have an early chance to secure seats during a two-week presale window starting on 18 February 2026 at 12:00 AEDT. To be eligible for the presale, fans must create a ticketing account by 12:00 AEDT (GMT+11) on Tuesday, 17 February 2026.
For more news, details on presale access, and ticket information, visit rugbyworldcup.com/2027.
