The 2027 men’s Rugby World Cup final will be played in Sydney, World Rugby said Thursday as it released the official draw for the Australia-hosted tournament.
World Rugby chair Brett Robinson stated in a statement that “we are delighted to have reached yet another significant milestone in our journey to the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup.”
Local media reported that the final would be played at the Sydney Olympic stadium, an 80, 000-seat venue purpose-built for the 2000 Olympics.
Sydney hosted the World Cup final in 2003, when Australia lost to England in a thrilling encounter that ended in extra-time.
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Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh, who played for the Wallabies in that game, said playing a home final was the “absolute pinnacle” of his career.
“I’m delighted that this generation of Wallabies will have the opportunity to wear the gold jersey in front of our passionate fans at a Men’s Rugby World Cup in our own backyard,” said one fan.
Sydney will also host two semi-finals, the third-place playoff, and a string of other knockout and pool stage games.
The rest of the schedule is split between Brisbane, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth, Adelaide and Townsville.
According to the World Rugby schedule, the tournament will take place from October 1 through November 13.
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