Rugby World Cup Hosts 2027. Australia will host the 2027 rugby world cup after winning the bidding race with united states, who will host the tournament four years later in. Expansion combines with new men’s calendar to provide greater opportunities for more nations to shine on the world stage the men’s rugby world cup 2027 in australia will feature 24 teams after the world rugby council approved.
The 2027 tournament will be the 40th anniversary of australia and new zealand hosting the first rugby world cup in 1987. The world cup in 2027 will be expanded to include 24 teams (there.