Booming global interest in 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia as one-year countdown begins

The Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 28, 2026

The last seats for rugby’s showpiece tournament go on sale this week. Surprising data shows people from almost three-quarters of the world’s countries have purchased tickets.

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