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RWC 2027

Wednesday 21 January, 2026

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Eight state-of-the-art venues across Australia to host Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027

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.

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