Rugby World Cup Tickets

The Rugby World Cup, held every four years, has showcased some of the most thrilling moments in global Rugby over the past two to three decades. Since its inception, the Rugby World Cup has grown in prestige, with teams from across the world competing for the coveted Webb Ellis Cup. Each tournament brings its storylines of triumph and heartbreak, with a few nations establishing themselves as the dominant forces in world rugby.

In 1995, South Africa hosted and won the Rugby World Cup Final, a historic victory symbolizing the country's post-apartheid unity. The Springboks defeated New Zealand 15-12 in a dramatic Rugby World Cup Final, a moment forever etched in sports history as Nelson Mandela presented the trophy to captain Francois Pienaar. Four years later, Australia won the 1999 Rugby World Cup, defeating France 35-12 in Cardiff. This victory marked Australia’s second Rugby World Cup triumph, solidifying their place among rugby’s elite. In 2003, England made history by becoming the first Northern Hemisphere team to win the tournament. In a thrilling Rugby World Cup final in Australia, Jonny Wilkinson's famous drop goal in extra time led England to a 20-17 victory over the host nation.

The 2007 Rugby World Cup saw South Africa claim their second title, beating England 15-6 in France. The Springboks relied on a strong defense and tactical acumen to secure the win. Four years later, in 2011, New Zealand captured their long-awaited second World Cup on home soil. They narrowly defeated France 8-7 in a nail-biting final, finally ending a 24-year wait since their first title in 1987. New Zealand's dominance continued in 2015 when they beat Australia 34-17 in England, becoming the first team to win three World Cups. This victory further cemented the All-Blacks’ place as one of the greatest teams in rugby history.

In 2019, South Africa reclaimed the Webb Ellis Cup with a commanding 32-12 victory over England in Japan. The triumph was particularly significant as Siya Kolisi, South Africa's first black captain, lifted the trophy, a symbol of inclusivity and progress. South Africa's 2019 victory marked their third title, making them one of the most successful teams in Rugby World Cup history. The trend continued in 2023 when South Africa made history once again, winning their fourth World Cup by defeating New Zealand in a tightly contested final in France.

The Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 will mark the 11th edition of the tournament, which is held every four years and serves as the world championship for men’s rugby union teams. Scheduled to take place in Australia from 1 October to 13 November 2027, it will be the first tournament officially branded as the Men’s Rugby World Cup a change introduced in October 2023 to promote gender equality. It will also be the first Rugby World Cup to feature 24 competing teams.

World Rugby began engaging with potential host nations in February 2021, with the formal bidding process launching three months later. Final candidate evaluations occurred in February 2022, and the goal was to award the hosting rights for both the 2027 and 2031 tournaments by May 2022.

By June 2019, Argentina, Australia, and Russia had expressed interest in hosting the 2027 event. However, Argentina withdrew its bid in April 2020, leaving Australia and Russia as the main contenders. While there was speculation that the United States and South Africa might also bid, the South African Rugby Union confirmed it would not pursue hosting rights for the 2027 tournament.

Discussions around host selection began as early as 2018, when World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont suggested that the post-2023 tournament could be awarded to an emerging rugby nation. In 2019, CEO Brett Gosper floated the idea of awarding the 2027 and 2031 tournaments simultaneously to allow for both a bold and a traditional hosting choice.

With three consecutive Rugby World Cups held in the Northern Hemisphere, the Southern Hemisphere was seen as the likely region for 2027. On 12 May 2022, it was officially announced that Australia would host the Rugby World Cup 2027.