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Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 ticketing programme unveiled

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3 weeks ago

July 29, 2025

Over 2.5 million tickets available – More than ever before, making RWC 2027 the biggest and most accessible tournament in history.
One million tickets available under AUD$100 – Tickets start at AUD$40 for adults, Children’s tickets available from just $20.
Tickets will be released in phases starting with a Presale in February 2026 for fans who register before the end of January 2026, with further tickets sold via an Application Phase in May 2026.
New Superfan Pass offers guaranteed access to buy up to four tickets for any of the 52 matches– Just 2,027 passes on sale from 5 August (14:00 AEST)
Premium Experience packages for selected matches on sale from 30 July, ticket-inclusive travel packages from January 2026.

Rugby fans in Australia and across the globe and Zimbabwe included can now start to plan their Rugby World Cup experience, as the ticketing programme for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 was unveiled at an event organised in Sydney. With fans placed firmly at the heart of the process, the ticketing programme embodies a new era of openness and inclusivity, ensuring the game’s biggest stage is open to all.

In total, over 2.5 million tickets will be made available for this expanded edition, more than any previous Men’s Rugby World Cup, reflecting the ambition to deliver a tournament that is truly for everyone. Whether it’s a lifelong supporter, a family discovering the tournament together, or visitors experiencing rugby on Australian soil for the first time, everyone will have the opportunity to be part of this iconic moment and global celebration.

Making the tournament as accessible as possible for everyone has been a key focus, with ticket prices for adults starting from just AUD$40 for pool matches, and $65 to watch the Wallabies in their home tournament. More than one million tickets will be available for under $100 across every stage of the tournament, ensuring all budgets are catered for.

Families have also been a core priority, with children’s tickets starting at $20 available for all matches except the semi-finals and the final. The aim is to encourage families to enjoy world-class rugby in an unforgettable setting, creating lifelong memories. Children under two can attend RWC matches for free.

FIRST TICKETS ON SALE IN FEBRUARY 2026

Fans will have two initial opportunities to secure their place at the tournament’s 11th edition, with the first tickets going on sale next year following the release of the much-anticipated match schedule in January 2026.

First, in February 2026, a closed presale will open for fans who have registered their interest before the end of January 2026 at rugbyworldcup.com/2027. All matches and all price categories will be available during this presale and fans are encouraged to register to give themselves the best chance to secure tickets.

Then, in May 2026, a three-week general application phase will open to all supporters worldwide, offering the chance to request tickets for any match with a ballot system implemented for oversubscribed price categories to ensure fairness.

INTRODUCING THE NEW SUPERFAN PASS

For the most passionate supporters, Rugby World Cup 2027 is introducing the Superfan Pass – a brand-new offer providing guaranteed access to tickets for those who want to lock in their tournament plans early. Priced at AUD$750, each Pass brings certainty and allows the holder to buy up to four tickets per match for any of the tournament’s 52 matches, including the opening match in Perth, and the final in Sydney. The lucky Superfans will have guaranteed access to purchase their tickets ahead of any other sales windows within a total limit of 52 tickets across the tournament. Match tickets are not included in the price of a Superfan Pass.

A strictly limited release of just 2,027 Superfan Passes will go on sale at 14:00 (AEST) on 5 August, 2025 via tickets.rugbyworldcup.com. Each Superfan Pass is personal and non-transferable, limited to one per person, and cannot be resold.

A NEW ERA OF RUGBY WORLD CUP EXPERIENCES

As well as general tickets going on sale in February, from Wednesday, 30 July, fans can purchase ticket-inclusive premium experience and hospitality packages that include world-class hospitality and immersive experiences across eight of the best matches, including the opening match and the Rugby World Cup final.

A full range of ticket-inclusive travel packages – ideal for both domestic and international fans – will follow in 2026, providing fully inclusive travel, accommodation and tour experiences.

World Rugby Chair Brett Robinson said: “This ticketing program has been designed with one simple principle: put the fans first. For the first time in over two decades, Men’s Rugby World Cup returns to Australian shores, and we’re determined to make it bigger, bolder, and more accessible than ever before.

With more than 2.5 million tickets available, a wide range of pricing options, and innovations like the Superfan Pass, we’re giving every fan — whether lifelong supporter or first-time attendee — the chance to be part of something truly special.

Rugby World Cup 2027 is more than a tournament; it’s a celebration of everything great about our game. It’s about reigniting the love for rugby, inspiring a new generation, and showcasing our values to the world. We want every ticket, every cheer, every moment to help grow the game worldwide.”

The online platform will be easy to use with no hidden fees, and fully accessible. Fans will be able to purchase Wheelchair Bay seats alongside free Companion tickets, and Easy Access seating will be available for those with specific mobility or accessibility needs.

KEY DATES

29 July, 2025 – Fans can register to access the presale (until end of January 2026)
30 July, 2025 – RWC Experiences on sale for eight matches
5 August, 2025 – Superfan Passes on sale at 14:00 (AEST)
December 2025 – RWC 2027 Draw
January 2026 – Match schedule announcement
February 2026 – Presale
May 2026 – Application phase

A POSITIVE IMPACT FOR AUSTRALIA AND RUGBY

Sitting at the heart of a golden decade of rugby in Australia, Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 will usher in a new era for the sport on and off the field as the first tournament to feature 24 teams dedicated to fostering a more diverse and connected fanbase, breaking barriers while leaving a positive legacy for Australians and the sport across the region.

With 250,000 international visitors expected over the six-week period, the tournament is projected to generate AUD$1.3 billion in direct visitor expenditure across the country and seven host cities, while inspiring a nation to embrace rugby, aiming for 200,000 participants by 2029.

MEN’S RWC 2027 QUALIFIERS UNDERWAY

The qualification pathway is in full swing with 18 teams now qualified following Hong Kong China and Zimbabwe’s regional titles in the Asia Rugby Men’s Championship and Rugby Africa Men’s Cup, respectively. Qualifiers continue this month in South America and next month in the Pacific region and will conclude with the Final Qualification Tournament in Dubai from 8-18 November.

All international fixtures played in 2025 count towards the World Rugby Men’s Rankings which will determine the bands for the RWC 2027 Draw organised in December 2025.

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Zimbabwe hold on to book first Rugby World Cup spot since 1991

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July 19, 2025

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Zimbabwe held off a late fightback from Namibia to lift the Rugby Africa Men’s Cup title at Mandela National Stadium in Uganda and qualify for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia.

The work starts now, player of the match Godfrey Muzanargwo said, after the Sables returned to the top table of international rugby tournaments for the first time since 1991 after successfully defending the Rugby Africa Men’s Cup title they won last year at the same venue in Uganda.

“For us, now, it’s back to the drawing board,” the second-row said at the end of an intense encounter. “We don’t want to go to the World Cup just to be there. We want to go there and compete and put Zimbabwe on the map.”

The credit for Zimbabwe’s impressive performance was due, he said, to “the support from back home”, pointing particularly to, “our coaches, doing the work behind the scenes and all the team-mates for pushing us forwards”.

The two sides had matched each other point for point, try for try, and card for card in the first half of a tension-fuelled final that was a fitting end to the tournament.

Namibia’s Cliven Loubser and Zimbabwe’s Ian Prior traded early penalties, before the Sables’ centre Kudzai Mashawi finished a perfectly judged attacking lineout strike move to put the defending champions ahead. A dummy opened the space for him, but he still had to hold off several defenders to score under the posts.

Another penalty extended Zimbabwe’s lead after Namibia scrum-half Jacques Theron picked up a yellow card. But Jacques Burger’s side survived the rest of their numerical inferiority unscathed – and hit back through captain Prince Gaoseb immediately after Zimbabwe back-row Jason Fraser was sin-binned for a deliberate knock-on. Loubser converted to level the first-half scores at 16-16.

Zimbabwe looked to have broken the game in their favour in the third quarter. Second-row Godfrey Muzanargwo forced his way over five minutes into the second period following a series of short-range Zimbabwe raids on Namibia’s line.

And, on the hour, Brandon Mudzekenyedzi picked the perfect line to extend their lead to tighten their grip on the trophy.

But it was loosened almost immediately, as Jay-Cee Nel broke clear to score in the corner from the restart to close the gap. And – with Zimbabwe starting to find themselves on the wrong side of the referee in their efforts to get hold of the ball – replacement Adriaan Booysen burst through to touch down under the posts. Suddenly, with 10 minutes to play, the final was a two-point game.

Tiaan Swanepoel had a chance to take Namibia into the lead in the 79th minute. But he fired a penalty attempt from inside his own half just wide of the posts. That would be their last chance.

Namibia will face the United Arab Emirates, the Asia Rugby Men’s Championship 2025 runners-up, next Saturday at the same venue in the Asia/Africa play-off for the right to progress to the Final Qualification Tournament in November.

Earlier, Benjamin Caminati and Kamil Bouregba both scored first-half tries for Algeria as they outmuscled Kenya 15-5 in a gritty third-place play-off in Kampala.

Mamodou Ndiaye scored the golden try in the 108th minute of a thrilling fifth-place final to give Senegal a dramatic 33-28 victory over Morocco. And hosts Uganda avoided relegation from the top tier of African rugby with a 37-17 win over Ivory Coast – their first victory of the tournament – to claim seventh.