Victoria set to be snubbed completely from 2027 Rugby World Cup with Sydney to host final

Victoria set to be snubbed completely from 2027 Rugby World Cup with Sydney to host final

By Alipate Narawa
Saturday 04/01/2025

Victoria is set to be snubbed from the 2027 Rugby World Cup, with Sydney’s Accor Stadium reportedly chosen to host the final.

While no formal announcements have been made, News Corp are reporting Sydney’s 82,000-seat venue will host the showpiece event, as well as both semi-finals.

The MCG has a capacity of 100,000, but the iconic venue won’t host any matches during the six-week tournament.

The venue has hosted rugby matches in the past and will host the Wallabies’ clash against the British and Irish Lions in July.

Melbourne also has Marvel Stadium, which hosted matches in the 2003 edition, and AAMI Park as potential venues, but neither will be used.

The report states that Victoria has been shut out completely after the state government withdrew its bid in a protest over the decision to remove the Rebels from Super Rugby, which had nothing to do with World Rugby.

It means Accor Stadium will host the final, 24 years after the famous 2003 showpiece, which saw England beat Australia in a thrilling final.

The report also states that Perth’s Optus Stadium is looming as the front-runner to host the opening match of the tournament, which is certain to involve the Wallabies.

[Source: 7news.com.au]

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