The All Blacks face Australia, Chile, and Hong Kong China in Pool A of the 2027 Rugby World Cup. See the full match schedule and dates here.

The road to 2027 is officially paved in black. Tournament organizers have revealed the draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, and the All Blacks have landed in a fascinating Pool A. In a move that ensures an electric atmosphere, NZ will face their trans-Tasman rivals, the Wallabies, in a massive pool-stage clash at Sydney’s Stadium Australia on October 9th.

The campaign kicks off in Perth on October 2nd against Chile—a team the All Blacks have never faced in a test match. The pool play wraps up in Melbourne on October 15th against another first-time opponent, Hong Kong China. With the tournament expanding to 24 teams, the stakes are higher than ever. If the All Blacks top their pool, a potential quarter-final heavyweight clash with the Springboks looms on the horizon. Kiwi fans, it’s time to start booking those flights across the ditch!