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Rugby World Cup 2027 · Pool stage · 1–17 October 2027
France head a pool with Japan, USA and Samoa
France have met Japan twice at World Cups, including in Australia in 2003. Japan and Samoa are paired for the fourth tournament in a row, the USA return after missing 2023, and Samoa took the last place at the Final Qualification Tournament in Dubai.
Schedule · local kick-off times
The 24 teams are split into six pools of four, and each team plays the other three once. The top two in each pool and the four best third-placed teams reach the Round of 16. Third-placed teams are ranked on competition points, then points difference, then try difference.
Grounds
Melbourne
Known locally as Marvel Stadium · 53,000 capacity
Southern Cross Station is next door, a short walk over the Bourke Street pedestrian bridge. Tram routes 30, 35, 70, 75 and 86 stop nearby on La Trobe Street and Harbour Esplanade.
Newcastle
Known locally as McDonald Jones Stadium · 30,000 capacity
Broadmeadow Station on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line is a short walk away. On major event days, shuttle buses often run from the Newcastle CBD.
Perth
Known locally as Optus Stadium · 60,000 capacity
Perth Stadium Station on the Transperth network sits beside the ground. You can also walk across the Matagarup Bridge from East Perth.
Brisbane
Known locally as Suncorp Stadium · 52,500 capacity
Milton Station is about 700 metres from the ground and Roma Street Station about 1km. Special event shuttle buses also run on major match days.
Adelaide
Adelaide Railway Station is about 600 metres away across the Riverbank footbridge. The Festival Plaza tram stop on King William Road is around 500 metres from the ground.
Sydney
Known locally as Allianz Stadium · 42,500 capacity
Take the L2 or L3 light rail from Central (Chalmers Street) to the Moore Park stop on Anzac Parade. The walk from Central via Devonshire Street takes about 25 minutes.
Live price report
The cheapest seat on sale at each match, re-priced daily — final checkout prices, fees included. Cheapest right now: France v USA.
Cheapest listed seat per match, from today's prices — fees included.
Prices, tracked daily
The cheapest Pool E match right now is France vs USA, from £60.26. The most expensive is France vs Japan, from £140.04. Across all 6 matches the typical ticket is £504.49 — updated daily as sellers list and matches sell out.
Pool E · match prices
| Match | Cheapest | Median | 7 days | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France vs USADocklands Stadium · Melbourne · 02 OCT | £60.26 | £504.49 | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Japan vs SamoaNewcastle Stadium · Newcastle · 03 OCT | £78.98 | £504.49 | flat | flat |
| France vs JapanBrisbane Stadium · Brisbane · 09 OCT | £140.04 | £227.32 | 0.9% | 16% |
| USA vs SamoaPerth Stadium · Perth · 09 OCT | £64.27 | £670.19 | flat | flat |
| Japan vs USAAdelaide Oval · Adelaide · 15 OCT | £66.95 | £282.15 | 6.0% | 6.8% |
| France vs SamoaSydney Football Stadium · Sydney · 17 OCT | £113.82 | £558.49 | 20% | 21% |
Pool E · by venue
| Venue | Cheapest | Median | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Docklands StadiumMelbourne | £60.26 | £504.49 | 1 |
| Newcastle StadiumNewcastle | £78.98 | £504.49 | 1 |
| Brisbane StadiumBrisbane | £140.04 | £227.32 | 1 |
| Perth StadiumPerth | £64.27 | £670.19 | 1 |
| Adelaide OvalAdelaide | £66.95 | £282.15 | 1 |
| Sydney Football StadiumSydney | £113.82 | £558.49 | 1 |
Lowest listed price per date — the price shown is the price paid, with nothing added at checkout. Prices are set by individual sellers and move with supply, so these are a snapshot rather than a fixed rate.
Serious, professional and reactive.
Fanny Chabot
Quick, easy and fairly priced.
Ben Morrison
Really good experience.
Questions
6 matches between 2 October 2027 and 17 October 2027, at the times listed above (local time at the ground).
Docklands Stadium in Melbourne, Newcastle Stadium in Newcastle, Perth Stadium in Perth, Brisbane Stadium in Brisbane, Adelaide Oval in Adelaide and Sydney Football Stadium in Sydney.
France, Japan, USA and Samoa. Each plays the other three once.
From £60.26 today, the cheapest seat across the 6 matches with tickets listed. Every price is the final checkout price, fees included.
Tickets are delivered by the seller before the match; your order page shows the delivery method and timing for your listing.
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