World Rugby has unveiled the logo and wider branding for Rugby World Cup 2027, which will be held across Australia for the third time in the tournament's history.
It will be just the second occasion the event has been staged solely in Australia, with the inaugural tournament in 1987 co-hosted by New Zealand.
But 24 years after the Wallabies were pipped by England in a thrilling decider in Sydney, an expanded 24-team competition will kick off in October 2027.
So what are some of the key things you need to know? Never fear, we've compiled a list of some of the key details that we know so far.
When does Rugby World Cup 2027 start?
The opening game of the tournament will be played on Oct. 1 at Perth's Optus Stadium. Fifty-two games will be played across a six-week period, with the final taking place on Nov. 13.
Where will Rugby World Cup 2027 games be played in Australia?
World Rugby confirmed the host cities in late January 2025, naming Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Townsville, and Newcastle as the lucky destinations. Perth will host the tournament's opening game, while Sydney and Brisbane share the quarterfinals, before the event shifts entirely to the Harbour City for its semis, bronze medal match, and final.
Who has qualified for Rugby World Cup 2027?
Half of the 24 nations competing in Australia were confirmed by virtue of their finishes at the 2023 tournament in France. The teams that finished first, second or third in their pools at that event qualified automatically, they are; South Africa, New Zealand, England, Argentina, France, Wales, Fiji, Ireland, Australia, Scotland, Italy and Japan.
Then in 2025, Georgia, Romania, Spain, Portugal, Zimbabwe and Hong Kong China secured their places in Australia after finishing in automatic qualifying positions in regional Europe, Africa and Asia tournaments. They were later joined by Tonga, Canada, the United States from the Pacific Nations Cup, while Uruguay and Chile emerged from South American qualifying, Los Lobos winning a cross-continental two-leg playoff with Samoa.
How many spots are left at Rugby World Cup 2027?
There is just one more spot up for grabs at Rugby World Cup 2027, with Namibia, Belgium, Samoa and Paraguay to contest the final repechage event in Dubai in November.
How will the new 24-team Rugby World Cup work?
The tournament will be contested across six pools of four teams, with the seedings for those pools to be determined ahead of the draw. The top two teams in each pool, plus the four highest ranked third-placed teams, will then progress to a newly created Round of 16. The tournament will then cycle through its quarterfinals, semifinals and final thereafter.
When will the draw for Rugby World Cup 2027 take place?
World Rugby will hold the draw in Sydney on Dec. 3rd, 2025, once the qualification process has concluded. This is different to the 2023 process, when the draw was conducted almost three years prior to the tournament itself, resulting in some unfortunate quarterfinals matchups as teams' form fluctuated in the run to the World Cup.
When will tickets for Rugby World Cup 2027 go on sale?
World Rugby and the local organising committee confirmed the first ticket release will take place in February 2026. There were however a limited number of "Superpass" tickets, 2027 to be exact, that were quickly snapped up in August.
What does the Rugby World Cup 2027 logo signify?
According to World Rugby, the 2027 tournament logo embodies: "Australia as a country of light and energy, reflecting the spirit of its people while celebrating its rich heritage and the diverse social and cultural fabric of the country. The logo draws inspiration from Australia's natural beauty, with a vibrant orange hue evoking the warmth of its sun and distinctive earth. The lines take cues from the coastlines, layered rock formations, and winding rivers, seamlessly flowing with energy and converging around the Rugby World Cup ball at its core."