Rugby World Cup 2027: Springboks Fixtures, Dates and SA Kick-Off Times
Rugby World Cup 2027 at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Dates | 1 October to 13 November 2027 |
| Host | Australia |
| Teams | 24 (the first World Cup with 24 teams) |
| Springboks’ pool | Pool B: South Africa, Italy, Georgia, Romania |
| Final | Saturday 13 November 2027, Stadium Australia, Sydney |
| Final kick-off | 20:00 in Sydney, 11:00 in South Africa |
South Africa won the last two World Cups, in 2019 and 2023. In 2027 the Springboks try to win a third title in a row.
Springboks Pool B Fixtures with SA Times
All three pool matches are on Sundays, and all kick off in the morning or early afternoon in South Africa.
| Date | Match | Venue | Local time | SA time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 3 October 2027 | South Africa v Italy | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 14:15 | 05:45 |
| Sunday 10 October 2027 | South Africa v Georgia | Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane | 16:45 | 08:45 |
| Sunday 17 October 2027 | South Africa v Romania | Perth Stadium, Perth | 19:15 | 13:15 |
The other Pool B matches are Georgia v Romania (3 October, Townsville), Italy v Romania (11 October, Sydney) and Italy v Georgia (17 October, Newcastle).
How the New Format Works
There are 24 teams in six pools of four. The top two teams in each pool go through to a new round of 16, together with the four best third-placed teams. This means one extra knockout match before the quarter-finals.
| Stage | Dates | Venues |
|---|---|---|
| Pool matches | 1 to 17 October 2027 | Eight stadiums in seven cities |
| Round of 16 | 23 and 24 October | Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth |
| Quarter-finals | 30 and 31 October | Sydney and Brisbane |
| Semi-finals | 5 and 6 November | Stadium Australia, Sydney |
| Bronze final | 12 November | Stadium Australia, Sydney |
| Final | 13 November | Stadium Australia, Sydney |
Where would the Springboks play in the round of 16?
| If South Africa finish | Round of 16 match | SA time |
|---|---|---|
| First in Pool B | Saturday 23 October, Perth Stadium, against a third-placed team | 12:45 |
| Second in Pool B | Sunday 24 October, Perth Stadium, against the winner of Pool F | 12:45 |
If the Springboks win their round of 16 match, their quarter-final is planned for Stadium Australia in Sydney.
All Six Pools
| Pool | Teams |
|---|---|
| A | New Zealand, Australia, Chile, Hong Kong |
| B | South Africa, Italy, Georgia, Romania |
| C | Argentina, Fiji, Spain, Canada |
| D | Ireland, Scotland, Uruguay, Portugal |
| E | France, Japan, United States, Samoa |
| F | England, Wales, Tonga, Zimbabwe |
Zimbabwe, South Africa’s neighbour, also plays at this World Cup, in Pool F.
What Time Are the Matches in South Africa?
Australia is ahead of South Africa, so most matches are early in the morning SA time:
- Adelaide is 8 hours and 30 minutes ahead of South Africa in October.
- Brisbane is 8 hours ahead.
- Perth is 6 hours ahead.
- Sydney and Melbourne are 9 hours ahead from October, when daylight saving starts there.
Tickets
Tickets are sold only on the official Rugby World Cup 2027 website. The presale took place in February 2026 and the main ticket application phase closed on 2 June 2026. Prices in that phase started at 40 Australian dollars for adults. Check the official site for any further ticket sales, and do not buy from social media sellers.
A Big Month for South African Sport
October 2027 is packed. The Cricket World Cup 2027 is played in South Africa from 2 October to 21 November 2027, so the Springboks and the Proteas will be playing World Cups at the same time. See Cricket World Cup 2027 for the Proteas’ matches.
Rugby World Cup 2027 Questions
When does the Rugby World Cup 2027 start?
On Friday 1 October 2027 in Australia. The final is on Saturday 13 November 2027.
Who are the Springboks playing in the 2027 World Cup?
Italy, Georgia and Romania in Pool B.
What time is the Springboks’ first match?
South Africa v Italy kicks off at 05:45 SA time on Sunday 3 October 2027 at Adelaide Oval.
Where is the 2027 Rugby World Cup final?
At Stadium Australia in Sydney on 13 November 2027, at 11:00 SA time.
How many teams play in the 2027 Rugby World Cup?
24 teams, up from 20 in 2023.
More rugby: Springboks fixtures November 2026, Siya Kolisi biography and all sport news.
One Comment
Comments are closed.