Rugby World Cup 2027

Betting on the 2027 Rugby World Cup is already open at Ladbrokes with South Africa and New Zealand early favourites to take out the tournament that runs from October 1 – November 13, 2027! 

2027 Rugby World Cup

The next Rugby World Cup will be held in Australia from October 1 to November 13, 2027.

• Rugby World Cup 2027 Dates: October 1 – November 13, 2027
• No. of Teams: 24
• Host Nation: Australia
• Edition: 11th Rugby World Cup
• Rugby World Cup 2027 Final Venue: Accor Stadium in Sydney
• 2027 Rugby World Cup Champions: TBD
• 2027 Rugby World Cup Runners-Up: TBD
• 2027 Rugby World Cup Third Place: TBD
• Defending Rugby World Cup Champions: South Africa (4th title in 2023)

This tournament will be the 11th edition of the Rugby World Cup and will feature an expanded format with 24 teams competing, up from the previous 20. The competition will include six pools of four teams each, with a round of 16 added before the quarter-finals.

Australia will be hosting the Rugby World Cup for the third time, having previously co-hosted the inaugural tournament in 1987 with New Zealand and hosted the 2003 tournament. This event is expected to be a significant milestone for rugby in Australia, providing an opportunity to further grow and promote the sport in the region, and Ladbrokes have all the best upcoming Rugby World Cup betting odds and previews available!

The final of the Rugby World Cup 2027 will be held at Accor Stadium in Sydney, Australia. This 83,000-seat venue, also known as Sydney’s Olympic Stadium, previously hosted the 2003 Rugby World Cup final, where England famously defeated Australia with Jonny Wilkinson’s drop goal in extra time.

Sydney’s Accor Stadium was chosen over other potential venues like Melbourne Cricket Ground and Perth’s Optus Stadium. The decision ensures that the final will be held in a location with a rich history of hosting major sporting events.

The Rugby World Cup is a quadrennial professional men’s Rugby Union tournament. Every four years the worldwide competition makes for some top-notch Rugby Union betting opportunities as 24 Rugby World Cup teams battle it out for the Webb Ellis Cup in 2027.

Betting on the Rugby World Cup winner is open in the years leading up to the event and once the contest begins head-to-head Rugby Union odds are open on every match.

The first Rugby World Cup took place in 1987 between sixteen teams.

Following the 2023 Rugby World Cup Final South Africa are the most successful team scoring their fourth World Cup Rugby Championship title.

The other three countries to take home the Rugby World Cup trophy are New Zealand (3 titles), Australia (2 titles) and England who scored in 2003 with an extra time win over Australia.

The latest Rugby World Cup took place in 2023 with France the host nation for the tournament that ran between September 8 and October 21, 2023, and was won by the defending champions South Africa.

The next Rugby World Cup will take place in 2027 between 1 October – 13 November 2027, in Australia. 

RUGBY WORLD CUP TEAMS

RUGBY WORLD CUP HISTORY

Since the Rugby World Cup was first contested in 1987 just four nations have held up the coveted Webb Ellis Cup. South Africa are the most successful Rugby World Cup clubs with four wins after their 2023 success followed by New Zealand with three titles.

• Most Titles: South Africa (1995, 2007, 2019, 2023)
• Other Winning Nations: New Zealand (1987, 2011, 2015); Australia (1991, 1999); England (2003)
• Closest Rugby World Cup Final: 1 point – NZ (8) def. France (7) in 2011
• Largest Winning Margin: 23 points – Australia (35) def. France (12) in 1999

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