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Men’s Rugby World Cup opens

Australia hosts an expanded 24-team Rugby World Cup across 52 matches, beginning in October and concluding in November 2027.

Also known as: Rugby World Cup 2027 · RWC 2027 · Men's Rugby World Cup Australia

387
days to go55 weeks and 2 days · about 13 months
DateOctober 1, 2027
CountdownWhole calendar days
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
LocationAustralia
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What does this countdown target?

It targets the tournament’s opening date on October 1, rather than a specific team’s match or the final.

Date-only countdowns compare calendar dates in the governing timezone. They do not invent a start time.