{"id":829022,"date":"2025-02-22T13:11:51","date_gmt":"2025-02-22T19:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/22\/brisbane-townsville-land-2027-rugby-world-cup-matches-mirage-news\/"},"modified":"2025-02-22T13:11:51","modified_gmt":"2025-02-22T19:11:51","slug":"brisbane-townsville-land-2027-rugby-world-cup-matches-mirage-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/22\/brisbane-townsville-land-2027-rugby-world-cup-matches-mirage-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Brisbane, Townsville Land 2027 Rugby World Cup Matches | Mirage News"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"main\" data-animation=\"fadeInRight\" itemscope itemtype=\"\/\/schema.org\/NewsArticle\">\n<meta itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntityOfPage\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/WebPage\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span itemprop=\"author\" itemscope itemtype=\"\/\/schema.org\/Organization\"><br \/>\n          <span itemprop=\"name\"><br \/>\n            Mirage News<br \/>\n          <\/span><br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<p>        <span> <\/p>\n<p>        <\/span><\/p>\n<p>        <span itemprop=\"datePublished\" content=\"2025-01-30T02:58:16+00:00\">30 Jan 2025 1:58 pm AEDT<\/span><\/p>\n<p>        <abbr itemprop=\"dateModified\" content=\"2025-01-30T02:58:16+00:00\" title=\"2025-01-30T02:58:16+00:00\">Date Time<\/abbr><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games The Honourable Tim Mander<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<section itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><span><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Brisbane and Townsville <\/span><span data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">score<\/span> <span data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Rugby World Cup 2027 matches<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Queensland awarded 14 games of Rugby World Cup 2027 <\/span> <\/li>\n<li>10 games kicking off in Brisbane and 4 in Townsville <\/li>\n<li>World Cup to generate more than $212 million for the Queensland economy<span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Rugby fans will have plenty of chances to pull on the green and gold, with Queensland scoring 14 games of the Men&#8217;s Rugby World Cup 2027.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">The tournament breakdown will see 10 games played at Brisbane Stadium (Lang Park) featuring six pool matches, two round-of-16 games and two quarter finals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Rugby fanatics will also be charging into North Queensland Stadium in Townsville, which has been awarded four pool matches.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">The Men&#8217;s Rugby World Cup is the third largest sporting event in the world, trailing only the Summer Olympics and the Men&#8217;s FIFA World Cup.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">The event is a key step to showcase Queensland as a global sporting powerhouse ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">The tournament has also been expanded to 24 teams in 2027, with six groups of four teams competing in the pool stage, with a round-of-16 added to the knock-out rounds.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Queensland receiving 14 games is another major win for the State&#8217;s rugby fans, who are already roaring with excitement for the British and Irish Lions tour games against the Queensland Reds and Wallabies in Brisbane in July.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Minister for Sport Tim Mander said the announcement was a major coup for Queensland. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;Queensland has secured nearly a third of the matches for the Men&#8217;s Rugby World Cup,&#8221; Minister Mander said. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;The tournament is more than just a competition, it&#8217;s a global celebration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;We expect that the Rugby World Cup will encourage Queenslanders to be more active, boosting participation in sport and leaving a lasting legacy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;Having the world&#8217;s best players competing here in both South East Queensland and in North Queensland also provides a rare opportunity for local kids to see their heroes in action.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Minister for the Environment and Tourism Andrew Powell said securing the event was a major win for Queensland tourism. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;Queensland will be front-and-centre of the action come 2027 and it&#8217;s exciting to know North Queensland fans will also have the opportunity to watch world-class rugby in Townsville during the tournament,&#8221; Minister Powell said.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;This will be six weeks of sporting heaven for rugby fanatics and a terrific boost for local hotels, restaurants, bars and tourism operators, along with sporting clubs who are able to host pre-competition preparation camps.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;The tournament is set to generate more than $212 million in visitor spend for the state&#8217;s economy and put the eyes of the world on Queensland less than five years before the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games transform our state forever.&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Rugby World Cup Australia&#8217;s Managing Director Chris Stanley the naming of host cities for the tournament is another significant milestone on the journey to the Men&#8217;s Rugby World Cup 2027. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;Queensland&#8217;s vibrant cities of Brisbane and Townsville will offer a fantastic stage for fans and players alike.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;We look forward to working with them to make this tournament one for the ages, and one that benefits all host communities.&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the 2027 Rugby World Cup would be a massive win for Brisbane&#8217;s global sporting reputation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;As Australia&#8217;s lifestyle capital, Brisbane knows how to deliver major events that energise fans and provide an economic boom to local businesses across the city,&#8221; Cr Schrinner said.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;We&#8217;ve been ranked among some of the world&#8217;s top sporting cities and our facilities like Suncorp Stadium will be the perfect stage for an unforgettable tournament experience.&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Townsville Councillor and 3-time Olympian Suzy Batkovic said the announcement was fantastic news for the city.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;In Townsville we are well versed in hosting world-class sporting events, so to be able to host four Rugby World Cup games here at North Queensland Stadium in 2027 will be a real hit and not just for our rugby fanatics, but the whole community,&#8221; Cr Batkovic said.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\">The Men&#8217;s Rugby World Cup 2027 will be played in five Australian states from 1\u202fOctober to 13 November 2027.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><ins data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4000288052572090\" data-ad-slot=\"3908435902\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><\/p>\n<p>\n    \/Public Release.  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