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Rugby World Cup 2027: Former Wallabies Captain Phil Kearns and current Wallabies Player Dylan Pietsch reveal the full Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 match schedule at Cottesloe Beach today. Kearns is pictured with jerseys with the draw printed on them. Michael Wilson

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumFans dismayed by World Cup opener but organisers back call

Perth rugby fans have bemoaned organisers’ decision to kibosh a potential Rugby World Cup opener between Australia and New Zealand at Optus Stadium, with minnows Hong Kong to instead face the Wallabies.

Ben Smith

The Wallabies and All Blacks sadly won’t go head-to-head in WA.

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World Cup opener the biggest black eye since Force axing

Perth rugby fans have every right to feel ripped off after the Wallabies’ much-touted, marquee Rugby World Cup opener was reduced to sideshow status by the nature of the opponent, writes Ben Smith.

Ben Smith

The All Blacks won’t be playing Australia to open the World Cup.

Rugby unionCommentsAll Blacks’ humorous response to tournament-opening WA snub

WA rugby fans weren’t the only ones surprised by the lack of a Wallabies v New Zealand fixture to open next year’s World Cup, with the All Blacks poking fun at the decision in a since-deleted social media post.

Ben Smith

The Wallabies and All Blacks won’t meet in Perth for next year’s World Cup.

Rugby unionCommentsWorld Cup snub: WA fans to miss Wallabies v All Blacks duel

A blockbuster clash between Australia and New Zealand had been touted for next year’s Rugby World Cup opener in Perth, but the Wallabies will instead face a lowly-ranked opponent in a massive blow for WA fans.

Ben Smith

The Wallabies and All Blacks are set to return to Perth for the rugby world Cup opener.

Rugby unionCommentsPerth could land Wallabies, All Blacks World Cup blockbuster

Perth is poised to host a blockbuster Rugby World Cup opening game after the Wallabies were drawn into the same pool as bitter rivals New Zealand.

Ben Smith

Managing director of Rugby World Cup 2027 Chris Stanley, Premier Roger Cook, and Wallabies player Carlo Tizzano pose for a photo with the Webb Ellis Cup at Kings Park, Perth, on Wednesday ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Rugby unionPremiumTwo year-countdown has Tizzano relishing World Cup opener

Western Force star and passionate Sandgroper Carlo Tizzano, does not care who the Wallabies face when they open the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Perth in two years’ time — he just wants to be part of it.

Ben Smith

Looking forward to the 2027 World Cup are (from left) Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh, World Rugby chairman Brett Robinson and World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin. Brendon Thorne – World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images

Rugby UnionPremiumVenue for World Cup opener announced

Rugby’s showpiece event will break new ground in Australia, with the 2027 World Cup expanding to include 24 teams and a round-of-16 stage.

News Corp Australia

Trilleen Pomare could become one of the first Australians to appear at three Women’s Rugby World Cups.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumForce captain’s sacrifices to reach third World Cup

Western Force captain Trilleen Pomare has opened up on the sacrifices she has made to reach her third Women’s Rugby World Cup for the Wallaroos.

Ben Smith

Western Force star Trilleen Pomare is off to the Women’s Rugby World Cup.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumForce five get Wallaroos nod for Women’s World Cup

Five Western Force stars are headed to England after being named in Jo Yapp‘s Wallaroos squad for the Women’s Rugby World Cup.

Ben Smith

Rugby Australia CEO Philip Waugh, World Rugby Chair Brett Robinson, World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin, and World Rugby Managing Director of the 2027 Local Operating Company Chris Stanley.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumWhy WA was overlooked for Rugby World Cup blockbusters

World Rugby chair Brett Robinson has revealed the WA Government made a “bold bid” for the 2027 World Cup final, and has explained the reason for Perth missing out on matches at the back-end of the tournament.

Ben Smith

Ben Donaldson has won the Nathan Sharpe Medal.

Rugby unionCommentsPremiumWallaby half and young gun claim Force’s top honours

Ben Donaldson’s superb debut season for the Western Force has ended with their highest individual honour, while homegrown youngster Samantha Woods claimed a number of gongs at the Force’s season awards night.

Ben Smith

Nic White in action at Western Force training.

Clean slateCommentsPremiumForce move the perfect reset for World Cup Wallaby White

After a wild year, 66-cap Wallaby Nic White’s excitement of the beginning of a new chapter with the Western Force is palpable.

Ben Smith

Eddie Jones has reportedly completed his move to Japan.

Lie to me CommentsPremiumJones accepts Japan role after months of denial

Eddie Jones is set to return to Japan as the country’s national team coach, the job he denied interviewing for during the World Cup. 

Jake Santa Maria

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RugbyRugby changes tune on NRL stars

Don’t expect Rugby Australia to again throw big money at NRL stars to entice them to switch codes.

News Corp Australia

A closely fought Rugby World Cup final in Paris has ended in a 12-11 win for defending champions South Africa, their fourth title success.

World championsVideoCommentsSHADES OF ‘95: Boks edge All Blacks to claim 4th World Cup

A closely fought Rugby World Cup final in Paris has ended in a 12-11 win for defending champions South Africa, their fourth title success.

New Zealand are through to another Rugby World Cup final after thrashing Argentina.

Rugby World Cup All Blacks ecstatic after reaching World Cup rugby final

New Zealand are chasing a fourth rugby World Cup title after thrashing Argentina in the semi-finals at Stade de France.

Staff Writers

Eddie Jones looks set to depart as Wallabies caoch.

World Cup failureCommentsPremiumJones set to quit Wallabies after disastrous World Cup

Eddie Jones looks all but certain to announce his imminent departure as Wallabies coach as Japanese media name him as the successor to take over The Brave Blossoms.

Jake Santa Maria

Portuguese rugby has soared to new heights at the World Cup in France. (AP PHOTO)

World Cup SoccerComments'I can die tomorrow': Portugal delight in first RWC win

The changing of Portugal's rugby guard has begun on a high, after Os Lobos "showed we can win at this level" with a dramatic World Cup victory over Fiji.

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Portugal celebrate a try in their memorable 24-23 Rugby World Cup victory over Fiji. (AP PHOTO)

Rugby World CupCommentsWallabies crash out of World Cup as Fiji scrape through

The Wallabies have been eliminated from the Rugby World Cup in France after Fiji scraped into the quarter-finals with a 24-23 bonus-point loss to Portugal.

Darren Walton

The cheeky Poms have thanked Australia for taking back Eddie Jones as head coach of the Australian rugby side.

Cheeky sledgePremium’Thank you’ for taking Eddie Jones back: Poms sledge Aussies

The cheeky Poms have thanked Australia for taking back Eddie Jones as head coach of the Australian rugby side.

Joe Spagnolo

Australia rose to their World Cup challenge against Portugal and now wait for Fiji's final match. (AP PHOTO)

Rugby World Cup Wallabies bank win to keep slim World Cup hopes alive

Coach Eddie Jones says the Wallabies will prepare for a potential World Cup quarter-final against England, with his side's destiny now in the hands of Fiji.

Melissa Woods

Australia flanker Tom Hooper says he will never move on from the Wallabies’ record loss to Wales - but thinks it will spur him for future World Cup success.

WORLD CUPHooper will use Wallabies' pain as fuel for future

Australia flanker Tom Hooper says he will never move on from the Wallabies' record loss to Wales - but thinks it will spur him for future World Cup success.

Melissa Woods

Injured Wallabies skipper Will Skelton says coach Eddie Jones possesses a "massive rugby IQ". (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Rugby UnionSkelton says coach Jones still right fit for Wallabies

Wallabies captain Will Skelton says under-siege Eddie Jones is a "fantastic coach" with the players united behind him despite their calamitous World Cup.

Melissa Woods

Wallabies players were shattered after their record World Cup loss to Wales. (AP PHOTO)

Rugby UnionCommentsJones apologises after Wallabies' World Cup humiliation

Australian rugby has endured its darkest day with the Wallabies suffering a record World Cup loss to Wales and set to miss the knockout stage.

Melissa Woods