World Rugby has announced that TF1 Group will broadcast the Rugby World Cup (RWC) – Australia: Men’s 2027 in France.
This announcement was made on October the 11th.
The RWC – Australia: Men’s 2027 will begin on Friday the 1st of October 2027 with its final on Saturday the 13th of November 2027.
We are thrilled to extend our long-standing partnership with TF1, a broadcaster synonymous with the biggest & most iconic moments in French sport. Their passion for the game & commitment to delivering world-class coverage ensure that millions of fans across France will continue to experience the very best of international rugby, free-to-air. Together, we look forward to celebrating the sport’s global growth & welcoming fans to a new era of rugby in 2027.
Alan Gilpin, World Rugby Chief Executive
This renewed agreement with TF1 is a reflection of a partnership that now spans 4 decades, built on trust, shared ambition & a genuine love for the game. Together, we aim to make Men’s Rugby World Cup – 2027 accessible to as many fans as possible while maintaining the highest standards of promotion & broadcast coverage befitting of rugby’s most prestigious tournament. With TF1’s proven expertise & reach, we are confident that Australia – 2027 will inspire & help us reach new audiences outside of rugby’s traditional borders.
Michel Poussau, World Rugby Chief Revenue Officer
We are delighted to continue our long-standing partnership with World Rugby. This agreement demonstrates our ongoing commitment to bringing French viewers the major sporting events that unite & bring people together. This ambitious new deal, combined with the broadcast of the Nations Championship, allows us to offer French fans an exceptional rugby offering. The TF1 Group has put together a 1st-rate sports line-up & we are determined to support our national teams by offering them the best possible showcase on our channels.
François Pellissier, TF1 Group Business & Sport Deputy Chief Executive Officer
The TF1 Group’s powerful exposure, the exceptional showcase of a Rugby World Cup, coupled with the talented generation of players that make up the French national team, promise to offer French fans a unique moment of sport, emotion & cohesion in 2027.
Marking 2 years to go until the Rugby World Cups (RWC) – Australia 2027-29 at a celebration in Boorloo/Perth’s Kings Park, World Rugby has announced that the pool draw for the Men’s2027 tournament will be held in Sydney/Gadigal on the evening of Wednesday the 3rd of December, Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
Chris Stanley, RWC – Australia 2027-29 Managing Director at a ‘2 Years To Go’ celebration in Boorloo/Perth’s Kings Park on October 1, 2025. Photograph: RWC – Australia: 2027-29
It will be broadcast internationally including via RugbyPass Television online & in Australia, live on Channel 9.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 30 2025: Chris Stanley, RWC – Australia: Men’s 2027 Managing Director poses with the Webb Ellis Cup during a preview event celebrating 2 years to go until the RWC – Australia: Men’s 2027 at Perth Stadium on September 30, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre – World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
At the end of the November international window, the World Rugby Men’s Rankings will determine 4 bands of 6 teams with each band drawn randomly into Pool A (except Australia’s band), B, C, D, E or F at the pool draw. Australia will be in Pool A.
It was also announced that, in the new Round Of 16, the winners of Pools A, B, C & D will play the 4 best 3rd place pool stage teams (decided by points then points difference then try difference), winners of Pools E & F will face the runners-up from Pools D & B with the runners-up in Pools A & C meeting the 2nd-placed teams from Pools E & F.
Lastly, 5 minimum rest days will be observed between matches for teams.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 30 2025: The Webb Ellis Cup during a preview event celebrating 2 years to go until the RWC – Australia: Men’s 2027 at Perth Stadium on September 30, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre – World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Also, adult tickets for the Men’s 2027 tournament were also confirmed to start at AUD$40. Ticket-inclusive premium experiences (for the remaining 44 matches) & travel packages will also go on sale in February.
These announcements were made on the 1st of October.
Wallaby (Australian rugby union player), Carlo Tizzano, with junior rugby players at a ‘2 Years To Go’ celebration in Boorloo/Perth’s Kings Park on October 1, 2025. Photograph: RWC – Australia: 2027-29
The Rugby World Cups – Australia 2027-29 will begin on Friday the 1st of October 2027 with the men’s tournament, with its final on Saturday the 13th of November 2027. The women’s tournament will be held in 2029 with dates yet to be determined but are likely to be held roughly in the same months as the preceding men’s tournament.
With only 2 years until the biggest men’s Rugby World Cup ever, I’m thrilled to see the tournament draw date revealed. The draw brings the potential matchups to life; rivalries are set & fans across the globe can envision the unforgettable rugby that awaits. Expanding men’s Rugby World Cup to 24 teams is a landmark moment for our sport. It means more nations, more matches & more opportunities for fans around the world to connect with rugby.
The introduction of a Round Of 16 will deliver even more knockout rugby, ensuring every match counts & every team has the chance to make history. Importantly, we’ve been able to achieve this within a streamlined tournament window that protects player welfare while enhancing the spectacle. This is a huge step forward for rugby & a reflection of the game’s global growth.
Brett Robinson, World Rugby Chair
2 years from today, Perth & Australia will be at the forefront of the global stage. 2 years from today, Perth & Australia will be at the centre of the sporting world as the biggest men’s Rugby World Cup ever kicks off.
Oh, 2 years’ time is going to be massive. Rugby World Cup – 2027 will be like, unlike anything we have seen before. The tournament is bigger than ever before. 52 matches, 24 teams, 7 host cities, 6 weeks of incredible rugby for both Australian fans and for our, welcoming our, international fans from around the world & for the very 1st time, the Rugby World Cup with a Round Of 16. More knockout rugby, more drama & more unforgettable memories.
Men’s Rugby World Cup – 2027 will be bigger than ever before. We have 2 & a half million tickets with fans at the very heart. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase Australia to the world & importantly, welcome the international rugby community to our shores.
The countdown is well and truly on & excitement is building. On the December the 3rd this year, we will undertake the Rugby World Cup draw where teams & fans alike will know who they are playing in the pool phase. From there, anticipation will only grow as then, in early 2026, we will be releasing the match schedule with tickets going on sale in February 2026.
With more teams, the biggest tournament ever requires a new & innovative format. It means that every match counts from the very 1st whistle in Perth up until the very final whistle in Sydney.
Of course, fans are at the very heart of what we are doing at this World Cup. With the 2 & a half million tickets available, we’ve tried to make it as accessible as possible with 1 million tickets available under $100 & children’s tickets starting at $20. This is about making sure that everybody can have their opportunity to be part of Rugby World Cup. Open to everyone: families, lifelong supporters & new fans discovering the game for the very 1st time. We encourage all of our fans to go onto our website & register today to make sure they don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of Rugby World Cup – 2027.
This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Australians to be part of a truly international celebration & for the global rugby community to share in an incredible men’s Rugby World Cup in Australia.
Chris Stanley, ‘RWC – Australia: Men’s 2027’ Managing Director
I’m excited. I think being so close to the Cup now, uh, gets the competitive juices flowing, uhm, even more than they are already have been over the last, uh, especially this year with the, how we played the Lions & um & all of that so, uh, being this close to it & just hearing about, you know, the amount of, uh, revenue it is going to bring into Australia & also just, uh, all the new teams that are going to be in, uh, I can’t even explain the, uh, excitement I have & to, & to potentially be a part of that is something, um, yeah, it’s, it’s indescribable as a player but uhm, to able to play in front of my family, my friends, uhm, coaches that have been there before & um, you know, also inspiring the next generation of, uh, West Australians coming through the system & you know, letting them know that, you know, that it is possible to become a Wallaby or Wallaroo, um, through our pathway system is a big opportunity.
There’s a, a, a genuine love for rugby in this state &, um, you know, to be part of that, as the Wallabies to kick off this tournament, 3rd biggest event in the world, um, is so so cool & uhm, uh, people know about me, I’m very passionate about WA & the pathways here & I think it just going to keep growing the game here & um, at the end of the day, uhm, as, uh, Wallabies, that is what we care about is growing the game as best we, uh, as best we can & (deep sharp inhale)
Carlo Tizzano, ‘Wallaby‘ (standing next to the Webb Ellis Cup)
World Rugby has announced that the Superfan Passes for the Rugby World Cup – Australia 2027 have sold out in less than a minute.
The sale begun on August 5 at 2pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) (UTC+10).
There were only 2027 Superfan Passes on sale. Superfan Passes are not match tickets but are personal non-transferable passes that gave the buyer guaranteed access in February 2026 but before the closed pre-sale to purchase up to 4 tickets per match for any match up to a total maximum of 52 tickets.
The announcement was made on August 5 at 2:01pm AEST (UTC+10) – indicating they sold out in less than a minute.
The Rugby World Cup – Australia 2027 will begin on Friday the 1st of October 2027, with its final on Saturday the 13th of November 2027.
We were delighted to introduce last week the Superfan Passes, an exciting innovation & a 1st at a Rugby World Cup, in direct response to what we’ve consistently heard from fans: a desire for certainty & a way to truly go all-in on the tournament – but we obviously didn’t expect such a phenomenal response. To see all Superfan Passes sell out in under an hour shows just how excited fans are to be part of the biggest Rugby World Cup ever organised & this once-in-a-generation celebration of rugby in Australia.
Chris Stanley, ‘Rugby World Cup – Australia 2027’ Managing Director
This was announced on August 3 – just under 48 hours prior to the Superfan Pass sale.
The Superfan Passes are personal non-transferable passes that gave the buyer guaranteed access in February but before the closed pre-sale to purchase up to 4 tickets per match for any match up to a total maximum of 52 tickets. A Superfan Pass cost AUD$750. They were limited to 1 per person & cannot be resold. If you purchased a Superfan Pass, match tickets are still sold for a separate but normal retail price.
The Superfan Passes went on sale on August 5 at 2pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10), with only 2027 Superfan Passes on sale.
The Rugby World Cup – Australia 2027 will begin on Friday the 1st of October 2027, with its final on Saturday the 13th of November 2027.
Correction: The original article said the Superfan passes gave the buyer guaranteed access before January. It has since been found to be in February but before the closed pre-sale.
World Rugby has unveiled the ticketing programme for the Rugby World Cup – Australia 2027 at an event in Sydney/Gadigal.
The event & subsequent announcement was held on July 29.
Over 2.5 million tickets are available – the most ever offered for sale for the Rugby World Cup – with 1.5 million (60%) selling for over AUD$100 for every tournament stage with pool match tickets starting at AUD$40 for adults. Adult tickets for Wallabies (Australian team) matches will start from AUD$65.
Tickets for children (aged 2+) start at AUD$20 for every match except for the final & semi-finals. Children aged under 2 can attend for free.
The online ticketing platform has no hidden fees & is fully accessible. Fans will be able to purchase wheelchair bay seats alongside free companion tickets & easy access seating will be available for those with specific mobility or accessibility needs.
All revenue generated by Rugby World Cup – Australia 2027 will be reinvested in rugby union, supporting World Rugby’s global growth ambition, its’ 134 member unions & 6 regional associations.
The 1st tickets went on sale on Wednesday July 30 when ticket-inclusive Premium Experience & Hospitality Packages for selected matches became available online. Available for only 8 matches including the opening match and the final, these packages included immersive experiences.
On the 5th of August at 2pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) (UTC+10), 2027 new Superfan Passes were sold online. These weren’t tickets but instead are personal non-transferable passes that gave the buyer guaranteed access in February but before the closed pre-sale to purchase up to 4 tickets per match for any match up to a total maximum of 52 tickets. A Superfan Pass cost AUD$750. They were limited to 1 per person & cannot be resold. If you purchased a Superfan Pass, match tickets are still sold for a separate but normal retail price (see above for match ticket prices).
In January, a range of domestic & international travel packages will go on sale. These will include tickets, travel, accommodation & tour experiences.
If you register on the official event website & create a ticketing account before the end of January, you can access the closed pre-sale, which will feature all matches & all price categories, in February.
A general application phase for further tickets will then be held for 3 weeks in May. During this phase, you can request tickets for any match and price category, which if the latter receives more requests than available tickets, a ballot system will be implemented to ensure fairness.
The match schedule will be announced in January.
The pool draw will be held in December with the bands being determined by the World Rugby Men’s Rankings.
Rugby World Cup – Australia 2027 is expected to attract 250,000 international visitors over the 6-week event from 1 October-13 November 2027.
Key Dates
Wednesday 30 July 2025 – Premium Experience & Hospitality Packages on sale
Tuesday5 August 2025 at 2pm AEST (UTC+10)– Superfan Passes on sale
December 2025 – Pool Draw
January 2026 – Domestic & International Travel Packages on sale
January 2026 – Match schedule announced
End of January 2026 – Closed Pre-Sale registration closes
February 2026 – Superfan Passholders ticket purchases open
After but in February 2026 – Closed Pre-Sale
May 2026 for 3 weeks – General Application Phase
This ticketing program has been designed with 1 simple principle: put the fans first. For the 1st time in over 2 decades, the Rugby World Cup returns to Australian shores & 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 & innovations like the Superfan Pass, we’re giving every fan — whether lifelong supporter or 1st-time attendee — the chance to be part of something truly special.
Rugby World Cup2027 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 & showcasing our values to the world. We want every ticket, every cheer, every moment to help grow the game worldwide.
World Rugby has announced CBS Entertainment Group will broadcast the Rugby World Cups – Australia 2027-29 in the United States Of America (USA).
The announcement was made on May 23 this year.
Streaming platform, Paramount +, will stream live & on-demand every match of the Rugby World Cups – Australia 2027-29 with select matches airing on linear platforms, CBS Broadcasting Inc. & CBS Sports Network.
Today’s announcement is a generational moment for rugby in the United States. This landmark partnership with CBS Sports and Paramount+ is tangible proof of our commitment to grow the game by connecting great rugby with sports fans wherever they are.
With their incredible reach and storytelling pedigree, CBS Sports and Paramount+ will be instrumental in building a coast-to-coast rugby community in a country already boasting over 800,000 players, a dynamic college system, a huge growth rise in women’s rugby, growing men’s professional league & a fanbase of nearly 40 million.
Alan Gilpin, World Rugby Chief Executive
By adding these championship events to our platforms, we’re elevating rugby’s presence nationwide and providing fans for the 1st time unmatched access to some of the sport’s most prestigious competitions.
Dan Weinberg, CBS Sports ProgrammingExecutive Vice-President
While the CBS Sports Programming Executive Vice-President announced the broadcast deal as “elevating rugby’s presence nationwide” & “providing fans for the 1st time unmatched access to some of the sport’s most prestigious competitions” in 2023, when the last Rugby World Cup (men’s edition) was held, all matches were streamed live on Peacock with select matches on NBC & CNBC – thus meaning in 2027 – the year of the next tournament – the broadcast won’t be “elevated” or providing fans “for the 1st time unmatched access”. It will be the same as 2023. It should be pointed out that coverage of the Rugby World Cup – Australia 2029 will be the same as the Rugby World Cup – England 2025, adding to the lack of ‘elevation’ & “unmatched access” by tournament time in 2029.
The Rugby World Cups – Australia 2027-29 will begin on Friday the 1st of October 2027 with the men’s tournament, with its final on Saturday the 13th of November 2027. The women’s tournament will be held in 2029 with dates yet to be determined but are likely to be held roughly in the same months as the preceding men’s tournament.
Our mission is to bring rugby to new audiences nationwide & this partnership between World Rugby and CBS Sports marks an extraordinary leap forward. By showcasing both our USA Eagles & broader international competition, we’re building bridges between American sports fans & the excitement of the global game. Together with CBS Sports & World Rugby, we’re proud to lay a new foundation for rugby’s future in the United States.
World Rugby has announced that, for the 1st time ever in the professional era (since 1995), the pool draw for the Rugby World Cup – Australia 2027 will take place with all participating teams known.
The pool draw for the Rugby World Cup – Australia 2027 will take place in December 2025 with its bands being determined by the World Rugby Men’s Rankings at the end of the November international window.
This will ensure the seeding process for the 6 pools of 4 teams is more accurate & up to date.
World Rugby Chair, Brett Robinson, said at least 1 nation from each of their regional associations will participate at the Rugby World Cup – Australia 2027.
The tournament will also feature 52 matches – an increase of 4 from the previous total of 48 matches.
This announcement was made on May 22 this year.
The Rugby World Cup – Australia 2027 will begin on Friday the 1st of October 2027, with its final on Saturday the 13th of November 2027.
World Rugby has announced 9 Entertainment will broadcast the Rugby World Cups – Australia 2027-29 in Australia.
The announcement was made on May 12 this year.
The broadcasts will be on 9’s leading streaming & broadcast platforms including 9, 9Now, Stan Sport & radio.
Stan Sport will show live & on demand every match of the Rugby World Cups – Australia 2027-29 while the 9 Network will show live & free half of the Rugby World Cup – Australia 2027 including the final, semi-finals & every Wallabies (Australian team) match as well as half of the Rugby World Cup – Australia 2029 including every Wallaroos (Australian team) match.
World Rugby & 9 are uniting to deliver unprecedented visibility for the sport & its stars in Australia, ensuring the next generation of rugby fans is inspired by the action both on & off the field. As we enter a golden decade for the sport in Australia, we are excited to continue our fruitful relationship with 9 all the way to 2 era-defining Rugby World Cups in 2027 & 2029.
Alan Gilpin, World Rugby Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
While the World Rugby CEO announced the broadcast deal as delivering “unprecedented visibility”, in 2003, when Australia last hosted the Rugby World Cup (men’s edition), 54% of the tournament’s matches (26/48) were shown on free-to-air television in Australia – just over half – thus meaning in 2027 when Australia hosts the tournament again, the broadcast won’t have unprecedented visibility – in fact, it will have at least slightly less. It should be pointed out that coverage of the Rugby World Cup – Australia 2029 will be the same as the Rugby World Cup – England 2025, adding to the lack of unprecedented visibility by tournament time in 2029.
The Rugby World Cups – Australia 2027-29 will begin on Friday the 1st of October 2027 with the men’s tournament, with its final on Saturday the 13th of November 2027. The women’s tournament will be held in 2029 with dates yet to be determined but are likely to be held roughly in the same months as the preceding men’s tournament.
This landmark partnership is all about reigniting the love of rugby down under. With 9’s unmatched reach, expert analysis & comprehensive coverage across its broadcast and digital platforms, we are ensuring rugby is accessible to a wide audience & offering a unique and immersive destination for fans in the country.
Brett Robinson, World Rugby Chair
Securing the rights to these global events is a testament to 9’s long-term strategy & deep commitment to delivering value for audiences, partners and shareholders. Major sporting bodies know they can trust 9 to bring an exceptional experience for fans that builds interest not just in the event but also engagement in their sport. Rugby is living proof of that value 9 brings.
Catherine West, 9 Chair
The Rugby World Cup agreement reinforces the power of 9. Whether it’s streaming on 9Now or Stan Sport, watching at home on 9 Network, listening on radio or getting the analysis across our publishing mastheads, 9 can bring the game to Australian audiences like no other media company can. It not just cements 9 as the home of rugby, it strengthens our position as the place for iconic national & international sport with an unmatched ability to reach audiences across any & every platform. It’s not just the fans that benefit from this partnership with World Rugby, our sponsors & advertisers know they can trust 9 to elevate their brands & engage with audiences in a meaningful and impactful way that adds to the experience for our audiences.
Sydney Spectaculars has decided to begin removing old historic imagery from our blog in order to allow us to publish news stories with new imagery.
The decision was not taken lightly due to how we like to promote the history of Sydney’s iconic events. However, this was the only way to continue the blog.
In May, we began asking for donations in order to avoid today’s decision. We thank everyone who donated & all donors have been offered full refunds as a courtesy.
While this announcement currently only affects imagery, it may one day affecting video footage, though we hope this won’t end up being the case.
Despite today’s announcement, we would still like to request & receive donations of minimum 65 cents in order to try, keep & return historic imagery of Sydney’s iconic events online. If we do end up being successful in our aim, we will announce it via our donation counter on the side of our site (as you can see, we reached 21% of our aim so far). We also still encourage readers to become members (as ‘Spectators’) of the Sydney Spectaculars Society, which is free of charge to join currently.
If you look at our Frontcover page, you may have seen that it is called Sydney Spectaculars Society.
We would now like to introduce it.
The Sydney Spectaculars Society will work to promote Sydney’s iconic events’ history & future through:
historical research,
historical conservation,
spectator representation,
event management education &
creative art education
Historical research will see the Society delve into historical records to bring to light the rich history of Sydney’s iconic events while historical conservation will see the Society preserve & restore historical artefacts related to Sydney’s iconic events.
Spectator representation will eventually see the Society represent you if you & others have a dispute regarding an event. Using as an example the rail strike threat to Sydney New Year’s Eve (NYE) last year (which wasn’t covered on our blog as it had not got serious enough to justify coverage). There was no formal body to represent event spectators at the Fair Work Commission. Only New South Wales (NSW) locals were represented via the NSW Government. As this didn’t include the international audience of Sydney NYE, this Society will eventually include international members, who we intend to help represent in any dispute they have with an event or its stakeholders. Due to the legal nature of this part of the Society, this feature won’t immediately be available. We want to ensure we have a sufficient number of members before exploring this feature in more detail.
Event management & creative art education will see the Society, as it states, offer education on the management of events & how to be creative, particularly in regards to events. Initially, this service will only be friendly advice, but we hope to expand to include formal credentials.
Membership is currently open for FREE, though in the future, as the Society expands, it is likely we will have to begin charging membership fees so get in while it is FREE!
Our initial membership tier is called Spectator & includes all Sydney Spectaculars. In the future, there will be other membership tiers based on specific events & different pricing levels and features.
Spectator will give you a digital pass, which can be put into your Google or Apple Wallet & allow you to attend monthly meetings of the Society, where you would have a right to vote. These would be held in Sydney except in March & September, when it will be in Shellharbour – the home of Airshows Downunder Shellharbour. Your concerns regarding Sydney’s iconic events will also be represented (but as stated above, this feature won’t initially be implemented).
While anyone can apply to become a member, applications will only be accepted from Australian residents aged 18 years & over. This is due to our hope to incorporate the Society, which due to NSW legal requirements, requires local people above that age to form the core of the incorporated association’s committee. We also hope to be eventually registered as a not-for-profit organisation. Once the initial committee is formed, they will decide whether or not the time is right to expand the current acceptance of membership applications.
So, without further ado, join the Sydney Spectaculars Society now!
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