Ireland open 2027 Rugby World Cup campaign in Sydney

Ireland will play their 2027 Rugby World Cup pool stage games in Sydney, Perth, and Melbourne

Ireland will open their 2027 Rugby World Cup campaign against Portugal on October 4 in Sydney. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Ireland will play pool stage games in Sydney, Perth, and Melbourne at next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia. 

Andy Farrell's side will open their campaign by facing Portugal in Sydney on October 4 at the Sydney Football Stadium. That game kicks off at 7:15am Irish time, 5:15pm local time.