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

Australia will face Hong Kong in the opening game of the 2027 Rugby World Cup

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

Irish fans hoping to catch the national team’s pool games from afar at the next Rugby World Cup will have to set their alarm clocks after confirmation of the fixtures and venues.

Placed in Pool D for the 2027 tournament, Ireland will get their campaign underway on Monday October 4th against Portugal at the 42,500-capacity Sydney Football Stadium. Kick-off there is at 7.15am Irish time.