Sydney will host the 2027 Rugby World Cup final 24 years after England upset the Wallabies in the harbour city in the 2003 decider, World Rugby confirmed on Thursday. The 82,000-seat Olympic stadium is expected to host both semi-finals,

Sydney's 83,000-seat Olympic Stadium will once again host a Rugby World Cup final, this time in 2027 and 24 years after the home team was left bitterly disappointed in the championship match against England.

Stadium Australia is set to host the final of the 2027 Rugby World Cup, 24 years after the Wallabies' last-gasp loss to England at the same venue.

Sydney’s Accor Stadium has been confirmed as venue for the 2027 Rugby World Cup final. The 82,000-capacity Homebush venue will also stage both of the tournament’s semi-finals, the playoff for third and two quarter-finals.

Sydney’s Accor Stadium has been confirmed as venue for the 2027 Rugby World Cup final. The 82,000-capacity Homebush venue will also stage both of the tournament’s semi-finals as well as the playoff for third.

Rugby World Cup final will be held in Sydney, marking 24 years since its last final. The tournament will include 24 teams and is expected to bring 250,000 international visitors, generating A$1.3 billion.

Sydney will take centre stage at Rugby World Cup 2027 while a embarrassing situation where Melbourne could have been completely overlooked for even a single match was only avoided by late night talks 48 hours out from the deadline.

Sydney is the big winner after being confirmed as the host city for the 2027 RWC final, with Melbourne avoiding the embarrassment of missing out altogether.