Hong Kong to face Australia and New Zealand in 2027 Rugby World Cup

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 1 Oct, 16:08 · Archive

Debutants Hong Kong will face Australia and New Zealand in the 2027 Rugby World Cup, hosted in Australia.

Hong Kong will make their Rugby World Cup debut in 2027, facing Australia and New Zealand. The tournament begins on 1 October 2027 in Australia, with the opening match between the Wallabies and Hong Kong in Perth. Australia are among the contenders for the title, with lock Jeremy Williams declaring they can end a 27-year wait to win the Webb Ellis Cup at home.

How it is being reported

• Rugby union power rankings: how the teams stand a year from World CupThere’s no ignoring the holders but what of the hosts, the All Blacks, France and even England? Here’s a rundown of all 24 teams taking part in Australia in 2027 Beaten by Australia last weekend but the manner in which they came back after Rassie Erasmus emptied his bench was emphatic. The series victory over New Zealand was the one they really wanted this year and achieving that, romping from 1-0 down to 3-1 victors, underscores that they are the team to beat in Australia next year. Continue reading...The Guardian · 1 Oct, 08:00
• Rugby World Cup power rankings: Who tops our list of contenders a year before tournament?With a year to go until the tournament in Australia, how are each of the world’s top nations shaping up?Independent Sport · 1 Oct, 07:51
• Wallabies eager to ride momentum to 2027 Rugby World Cup contention: ‘I’d back us in’Lock Jeremy Williams backs hosts to end Webb Ellis Cup drought Australia sixth in world rankings after unbeaten start to Kiss’s reign The Wallabies have emerged as contenders for next year’s Rugby World Cup as they look to extend a five-match unbeaten run when they face the All Blacks, with lock Jeremy Williams declaring Australia can end a 27-year wait and win the Webb Ellis Cup at home. The final tickets for next year’s global tournament went on sale on Thursday, marking one year until the opening match between the Wallabies and Hong Kong in Perth. More than half of the 2.5m tickets have…Guardian Sport · 1 Oct, 04:19
• The Breakdown | Hong Kong China’s minnows relish a Rugby World Cup baptism of fireDebutants will face Australia and All Blacks and full-back Paul Altier admits he and his teammates are more used to ‘watching it as fans’ This time next year the Rugby World Cup will be looming large. Australia’s big party kicks off on 1 October 2027 when the host nation will be intent on replicating the feelgood factor generated by their eventful 42-38 win against the world champion Springboks on Sunday. If the Wallabies can maintain their improvement under Les Kiss, the levels of local interest will rise exponentially. A resurgent Australia could also have significant implications for…The Guardian · 29 Sept, 11:05

In this story: Hong Kong · Australia · New Zealand · Wallabies · All Blacks · Jeremy Williams

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