Rugby World Cup - Live on TV Rugby Union

The 11th edition of the Rugby World Cup arrives in Australia in October and November 2027. This tournament is set to be a historic landmark, expanding to a 24-team format for the very first time.  

The Schedule: 

Expect 52 high-stakes matches packed into an action-filled window across seven iconic host cities and eight state-of-the-art venues.  

The Opener: Western Australia scores major bragging rights, with Perth officially hosting the opening match of the tournament. The Wallabies will kick off the global event on home soil against Hong Kong China.  

Massive Matchups: Heavy hitters are heading across the country. Perth alone is locked in to host seven matches, featuring world champions South Africa, the legendary New Zealand All Blacks, and a blockbuster Six Nations clash between Ireland and Scotland.  

In Australia, Nine Entertainment holds the exclusive broadcast rights for both the 2027 Mens and 2029 Womens Rugby World Cups. Hardcore fans can catch every single match of both tournaments—including all 52 games of the expanded 24-team mens event in 2027—live, on-demand, and completely ad-free via a Stan Sport subscription. However, you will not have to pay to watch the home teams; under Australias anti-siphoning laws, every match featuring the Wallabies and Wallaroos, along with key knockout games and the Grand Final, will be broadcast live and free on the Nine Network and streamed on 9Now.