With the Rugby World Cup 2027 draw held in early December, fans might be wondering about the match schedule.
As the tournament doesn't commence for nearly two years, the match schedule has not been released yet.
This is likely because all the Australian match venues aren't confirmed and the wish of international rugby organisers to drip feed information.
AllSportsPeople explains when the matches for the tournament will be announced.
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When is the Rugby World Cup 2027 match schedule announced
The match schedule will be announced on February 3, 2026.
Rugby World Cup 2027 pools and nations
Pool A
- New Zealand
- Australia
- Chile
- Hong Kong China
Pool B
- South Africa
- Italy
- Georgia
- Romania
Pool C
- Argentina
- Fiji
- Spain
- Canada
Pool D
- Ireland
- Scotland
- Uruguay
- Portugal
Pool E
- France
- Japan
- USA
- Samoa
Pool F
- England
- Ireland
- Tonga
- Zimbabwe
Rugby World Cup 2027 format
Pool stage
- Win = 4 points
- Draw = 2 points
- Bonus point = Score 4 or more tries in a match
- Bonus point = Lose by less than 8 points
The six pool winners, six runners-up and four best third-placed teams progress to the knockout rounds.
Knockout stage
Starting with a round-of-16, there will be four single elimination rounds that will determine the winner of the Rugby World Cup.
There will also be a third-place playoff for the two semi-final losers.