The Black Ferns Sevens beat Australia in Perth to claim their third HSBC SVNS title of the season, while the Blitzboks hung tough to win a physical encounter against Fiji for their second title.
Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 took an exciting step forward today with the announcement of the eight world-class stadiums that will host matches across seven Australian cities during the tournament.
For such a proud sporting nation, a maiden Junior World Championship title would do just nicely for Australia – and they got their campaign off to an impressive start.
The match schedule and ticket prices for Men’s Rugby World Cup Australia 2027 have been revealed, confirming dates, venues, and kick-off times for all 52 tournament matches. Fans and teams can now start planning their Rugby World Cup journey to Australia, with first tickets available from 18 February for registered fans in the exclusive Presale.
With just over one year to go until Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 kicks off, preparations have reached another exciting milestone with the unveiling of the Outdoor Training Venues that the 24 participating teams will use during the tournament’s 11th edition.
In the women’s competition, New Zealand beat fierce rivals Australia 36-7 in the final of the HSBC SVNS Series, which secured their third successive title in Singapore. In a sport built on rivalries, these two powerhouses had met in the previous two finals this season, with New Zealand title winners in Dubai before Australia reigned supreme in Cape Town.
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With 500 days to go until Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 kicks off in Australia, the ticket Application Phase opens today, following extraordinary Presale demand that saw more than 750,000 tickets purchased by fans coming from 135 countries.
Global payments leader Visa returns to the Rugby World Cup as Official Payment Technology Partner, with eligible Visa cardholders to receive priority access to Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 tickets between 28-30 September 2026.