Perth has been confirmed as the opener for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, with Sydney to host the final. Optus Stadium was considered as a quarter-final venue, but there were concerns about the fairness of two of the last four teams having to fly across Australia to play in semi-finals Sydney.

Its dark green-and-white decor has been an institution in Perth city for more than 30 years. But as foot traffic falls, the local landmark has made its choice.

The host cities have even confirmed ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, with Sydney announced as host of the Final. Sydney will host the decider for the second time in history following 2003, when England were victors over the Wallabies in extra-time at Accor Stadium, know previously as Stadium Australia.

Sydney’s Accor Stadium has been confirmed as venue for the 2027 Rugby World Cup final. The 82,000-capacity Homebush venue will also stage both of the tournament’s semi-finals as well as the playoff for third.

A rare Antarctic minke whale was spotted by ferry passengers frolicking in the water near Bundeena Wharf, south Sydney.

Sydney’s Accor Stadium has been confirmed as venue for the 2027 Rugby World Cup final. The 82,000-capacity Homebush venue will also stage both of the tournament’s semi-finals, the playoff for third and two quarter-finals.

Perth to Kalgoorlie routes each way also had one of the highest cancellation rates nationally at 5.4 per cent, sitting just behind flights between Brisbane and Proserpine. A Perth Airport spokesperson said the sequencing of aircraft landings was managed by Airservices Australia, a federal government agency.

Four Perth suburbs surpassed the $1 million price bracket over the December quarter, including Inglewood (up 8.1 per cent to $1.05m), Leederville (up 6.4 per cent to $1.03m), Riverton (up 7.1 per cent to $1.05m) and White Gum Valley (up 17.5 per cent to $1.14m).

SYDNEY — Sydney's 83,000-seat Olympic Stadium will once again host a Rugby World Cup final, this time in 2027 and 24 years after the home team was left bitterly disappointed in the championship match against England.

Men's Rugby World Cup will take place in seven cities in Australia with Sydney's Accor Stadium hosting the final.

Sydney will take centre stage at Rugby World Cup 2027 while a embarrassing situation where Melbourne could have been completely overlooked for even a single match was only avoided by late night talks 48 hours out from the deadline.

Hot on the heels of unleashing his long awaited debut album Can’t Rush Greatness last Friday, UK rap superstar Central Cee has announced a handful of celebratory Australian tour dates for 2025. Hitting our shores this June, the London-born MC turned global sensation will headline arenas in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.