S
Originally published by Standard Sportssports
September 30, 2026
2h ago
Countdown begins to biggest ever Rugby World Cup
The 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia is set to be the biggest edition yet, expanding to 24 teams and 52 matches across seven cities, with record ticket demand already building...
✨ Key Highlights
The countdown has begun for the Rugby World Cup, set to be the largest ever edition with 24 teams competing over six weeks in Australia starting on October 1st next year.
- A record 2.4 million fans are expected to attend the 52 games, with over 750,000 pre-sale tickets already sold to fans from 135 countries.
- Back-to-back champions South Africa, considered favorites, are in Pool B, while New Zealand is in Pool A.
- This expanded tournament, hosted across seven cities, is anticipated to be an economic boon for Rugby Australia, aiming for around Aus$100 million.
Continue Reading
Read the complete article from Standard Sports
The Online Kenyan Android App
Kenya's news, briefed daily
Daily Briefs with audio, your topics, and breaking stories.
Get the Kenyan News appFree Android app on Google Play
The Online Kenyan Android App
Take Kenya's news with you
Breaking stories, daily briefs, and the topics you follow - on your phone, free.
Get the Kenyan News appFree Android app on Google Play
