The date for the 2027 Rugby World Cup draw has been confirmed, with former Wallaby Morgan Turinui set to host the event.<\/p>\n
Supporting Turinui at the draw will be World Rugby Chair and former Australian international Brett Robinson, All Blacks legend and two-time Rugby World Cup winner Dan Carter, former Wallabies captain and Australia\u2019s most-capped player James Slipper and Olympic gold medallist and former Australian Sevens star Alicia Lucas.<\/p>\n
When will the draw be made, and where can I watch it?<\/p>\n
World Rugby have confirmed that the Men\u2019s Rugby World Cup 2027 draw<\/a> will be made at 20:00 AEDT (GMT+11) on Wednesday, 3 December, streamed live on Stan Sport, 9Gem and 9Now in Australia and streamed globally via RugbyPass TV and World Rugby YouTube.<\/p>\n The event will consist of a comprehensive pre-show building anticipation for the draw, followed by an in-depth post-show unpacking every pool, storyline and match-up emerging from the night, including live reactions from the Wallabies<\/a>.<\/p>\n How are the teams drawn?<\/p>\n Teams are seeded in four bands of six teams based on their place in the world rankings at the time of the draw, with each pool having one team from each of the four bands.<\/p>\n Men\u2019s Rugby World Cup Australia 2027 Managing Director, Chris Stanley, said: \u201cWith all 24 teams now confirmed for Men\u2019s Rugby World Cup Australia 2027, the draw is an important moment for players, fans and the global rugby community. We\u2019re thrilled to have such a distinguished line-up of legends leading the draw and know their insight, passion, and expertise will make this event truly memorable.\u201d<\/p>\n Which teams are in the draw?<\/p>\n Band 1: South Africa, New Zealand, England, Ireland, France, Argentina<\/p>\n Band 2: Australia, Fiji, Scotland, Italy, Georgia, Wales<\/p>\n Band 3: Japan, Spain, Uruguay, United States, Samoa, Chile<\/p>\n Band 4: Tonga, Portugal, Romania, Hong Kong, Canada, Zimbabwe<\/p>\n Exclusive: Eddie Jones blasts \u2018absurd\u2019 TMO interventions, cards and the \u2018big issue\u2019 I have with World Rugby\u2019s \u2018ridiculous notion\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n When will the Rugby World Cup take place, and when can I buy tickets?<\/p>\n The Men\u2019s Rugby World Cup Australia 2027 will be held between 1 October and 13 November 2027 and will be the first tournament to feature an expanded format, contested by the world\u2019s top 24 teams.<\/p>\n With 250,000 international visitors expected over the six-week period, RWC 2027 is projected to generate AUD$1.3 billion in direct visitor expenditure across the country and seven host cities, while inspiring a nation to embrace rugby, aiming for 200,000 participants by 2029.<\/p>\n The first opportunity for fans to secure their place at RWC 2027 will be in February 2026 during an exclusive pre-sale for those who have registered their interest at rugbyworldcup.com\/2027. All matches and price categories will be available during this pre-sale, and fans are encouraged to register early to give themselves the best chance to secure tickets.<\/p>\n Who won the last World Cup?<\/p>\n