World Rugby announces RWC 2027 presale dates as legends reunite in teaser

Fans won’t have to wait long to secure their seats at Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia, with World Rugby announcing the official ticket presale dates alongside a new global campaign teaser featuring two all-time greats of the game.

2003 Rugby World Cup hero Jonny Wilkinson and Wallabies great George Gregan have crossed paths in a new teaser released by the sport’s governing body, one week out from the Rugby World Cup Draw on December 3.

Wilkinson famously kicked the World Cup-winning drop goal in extra-time as England defeated the Wallabies 22 years ago at Sydney’s Stadium Australia, which was the last time the Rugby World Cup was held on Australian soil.

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World Rugby has outlined all of the important ticket information ahead of a presale window which opens on February 18, 2026. Demand is expected to reach new heights ahead of the biggest Men’s Rugby World Cup ever.

Fans must create a ticketing account before 12:00 AEDT (GMT +11) on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, to be eligible for presale tickets. The presale begins on Wednesday at 12:00 AEDT and ends two weeks later on Wednesday, 4 March, at 12:00 AEDT.

Tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

There are more than 2.5 million tickets available for this World Cup, with adult prices for pool matches starting at $40 AUD, and $65 to watch the Wallabies. All budgets will be catered for, with more than one million tickets available for under $100.

The presale window includes tickets to all 52 matches and multiple price categories, such as the tournament opener in Perth on October 1 and the Rugby World Cup 2027 final in Sydney on November 13.

Fans are encouraged to register their RWC 2027 ticketing account early.

This playful teaser involving Wilkinson and Gregan has been released to celebrate the passion, pride and unity of rugby union. More than two decades on from a thrilling Rugby World Cup final, the pair have reunited ahead of the next tournament in Australia.

The campaign will be launched across broadcast, digital and social channels on December 2.

“Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 promises to be the biggest and most electrifying tournament yet. The atmosphere, the rivalries, the national pride – this campaign captures that energy and invites fans everywhere to be a part of it,” Men’s Rugby World Cup Australia 2027 Managing Director, Chris Stanley, said.

“The exclusive presale period is your chance to be there when history is made. With unprecedented demand already experienced when Superfan Passes went on sale earlier this year, and one million tickets priced under AUD$100, we’re encouraging fans to register their interest early, so they don’t miss out.”

The Men’s Rugby World Cup Draw will be broadcast globally via RugbyPass TV and World Rugby YouTube, or available on Stan Sport, 9Gem and 9Now in Australia, on Wednesday, December 3 from 20:00 AEDT (GMT +11).

World Rugby Chair and former Wallaby Brett Robinson, All Blacks great Dan Carter, the most-capped Wallaby in history James Slipper, and former Australia Sevens star and 2016 Rio Olympics gold medallist Alicia Lucas will be Draw presenters.