Rugby World Cup final will be held in Sydney, marking 24 years since its last final. The tournament will include 24 teams and is expected to bring 250,000 international visitors, generating A$1.3 billion.

Sydney's Olympic Stadium will host the 2027 Rugby World Cup final, it has been announced. Organisers on Thursday confirmed the seven Australian cities which will host the 24-team competition. The 83,000-seat Sydney venue previously hosted the nail-biting 2003 final the Wallabies lost to Jonny Wilkinson's England side in extra time.

Sydney has scored hosting rights for the 2027 Rugby World Cup final as Melbourne was unveiled as a tournament host.