The Mayors of Brisbane and Townsville have welcomed news that the two cities will host 14 matches of the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup, following the release of the full competition schedule yesterday.
Brisbane Lord Mayor, Adrian Schrinner said that with the schedule now locked in, the city could start counting down to what will be an amazing experience both on and off the field.
“As Australia’s lifestyle capital, we know how to put on unforgettable major events that fire up fans and support local jobs,” said Lord Mayor Schrinner.
“With iconic venues like Suncorp Stadium and a strong track record hosting major events, Brisbane is ready to deliver a world-class tournament in 2027.”
Townsville City Council Mayor, Nick Dametto said the events would put a spotlight on the region.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 to Townsville, placing our city on the global sporting stage and showcasing North Queensland to the world,” Cr Dametto said.
“Playing these matches in regional Queensland is so important, ensuring communities outside capital cities share in the benefits of major international events.
“As well as creating unforgettable experiences for local fans, the Rugby World Cup will inspire young people across North Queensland and leave a lasting legacy for our community long after the tournament concludes.”
Brisbane will host the highly-anticipated Wallabies match against Chile and welcome six of the top 10 men’s rugby nations, with match-ups including Argentina v Canada; France v Japan; South Africa v Georgia; and Scotland v Portugal.
Townsville is set to host world‑class rugby with the World Cup’s local kick‑off featuring Georgia v Romania, followed by Chile v Hong Kong China, Tonga v Zimbabwe and Spain v Canada.
The 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup features an expanded 24-team competition, played across seven Australian cities over six weeks.
Townsville Enterprise Major Events Acquisition Director, Chelsea Cavanah said the Cup would be a rare opportunity.
“The Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Townsville is expected to generate millions of dollars in economic impact for Townsville North Queensland and will firmly position our city on the global stage through extensive international broadcast exposure,” Ms Cavanah said.
“It’s no secret that Townsville loves its sport, and there is nothing quite like the energy and excitement that comes with hosting a major international event.
“With rugby ranked among the world’s largest sporting codes, the opportunities for our region are significant.
“Hosting this event is a strong endorsement of Townsville’s continued growth as a regional destination that consistently delivers world-class events.”
MATCH SCHEDULE:
BRISBANE
- England v Tonga – Saturday 02 October
- Argentina v Canada – Monday 04 October
- France v Japan – Saturday 09 October
- South Africa v Georgia – Sunday 10 October
- Australia v Chile – Saturday 16 October
- Scotland v Portugal – Sunday 17 October
- Round 16 Match – Saturday 23 October
- Round 16 Match – Sunday 24 October
- Quarter Final – Saturday 30 October
- Quarter Final – Sunday 31 October
TOWNSVILLE
- Georgia v Romania – Sunday 03 October
- Chile v Hong Kong, China – Saturday 09 October
- Tonga v Zimbabwe – Friday 15 October
- Spain v Canada – Saturday 16 October
Further information, including tournament pools for the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup, are available here.
