The Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw will be held from 20:00 AEDT (GMT+11) on Wednesday, 3 December 2025 and will feature a set of special guest presenters.
Men’s 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’s top 24 teams. Hong Kong China from Asia have qualified for their first-ever Men’s RWC.
RWC 2027 Draw Format
The World Rugby Men’s Rankings at the end of the November internationals were used to create four bands of six teams, with each band drawn randomly into Pool A, B, C, D, E or F.
Australia already know they are in Pool A as (A2) and as the host nation will contest the opening game on 1 October 2027. The Wallabies are currently in Band 2, so a team from Band 1 will be drawn and placed in Pool A, to join Australia.
- Teams will be drawn randomly starting in Band 4, then 3, 2 and 1.
- Within each band, the 1st drawn team will go to Pool F, then Pool E, D, etc.
Who Are The RWC 2027 Draw Guest Presenters
The show will be hosted by former Wallaby and Stan Sport expert Morgan Turinui, who will guide viewers through the Rugby World Cup 2027 draw proceedings.
World Rugby Chair and former Australian international Brett Robinson, All Blacks legend and two-time RWC winner Dan Carter, former Wallabies captain and Australia’s most-capped player James Slipper, and Olympic gold medallist and former Australian Sevens star Alicia Lucas have been announced as RWC 2027 Draw Presenters by World Rugby.
Men’s Rugby World Cup Australia 2027 Managing Director, Chris Stanley, said: “With all 24 teams now confirmed for Men’s Rugby World Cup Australia 2027, the draw is an important moment for players, fans and the global rugby community. We’re 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.”
Rugby World Cup 2027
With 250,000 international visitors expected over the six-week period of RWC 2027, the tournament 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.
How To Watch The Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw
The RWC 2027 draw will be available to watch through live broadcast on Stan Sport, the 9Network and 9Now in Australia or via RugbyPass TV and World Rugby YouTube.
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