IRELAND V PORTUGAL - MEN'S RUGBY WORLD CUP 2027
Ireland will face Portugal during the pool phase of Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027, with the fixture forming part of Ireland’s three pool matches in Australia.
This match offers supporters the chance to experience a different style of rugby at the tournament, with Portugal continuing to establish themselves on the world stage following recent Rugby World Cup appearances. The pool phase encounter will be an important step in Ireland’s progress towards the round of 16.
MATCH DETAILS
- Fixture: Ireland v Portugal
- Date: Monday, 04 October, 2027
- Kick-off: 17:15 Local Time (07:15 Irish)
- Venue: Sydney Football Stadium
- Host city: Sydney | Gadigal
IRELAND V PORTUGAL TRAVEL PACKAGES
We are currently finalising our packages for Ireland's RWC 2027 match against Portugal. Once available, packages will be displayed here.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: IRELAND v PORTUGAL
Ireland and Portugal have met just once in Men’s rugby union, with their inaugural Test clash taking place in Lisbon during Ireland’s summer tour in July 2025. In that match, Ireland ran in a record-breaking 106-7 victory, scoring 16 tries and setting new marks for points, tries and winning margin — Ireland’s largest ever Test win.
Most recent meeting: July 2025 in Lisbon
Portugal 7 - 106 Ireland
HOST CITY - SYDNEY | GADIGAL
Ireland are set to take on Portugal at Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney. Beyond the rugby, Sydney offers endless opportunities to explore. From the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House to coastal walks, golden beaches and waterfront dining, the city blends natural beauty with a cosmopolitan lifestyle. Neighbourhoods such as The Rocks, Darling Harbour and Surry Hills provide a wide range of dining, entertainment and cultural experiences. Check out further details about the host city at the link below.
Killester Travel are proud to be Ireland’s Official Travel Agent with exclusivity in Ireland for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027, delivering official ticket-inclusive travel packages for Ireland supporters travelling to Australia.
EARLY ACCESS PASS
We are currently developing a range of packages for Ireland's Pool D matches and RWC 2027 Round of 16. These will be released once match schedules and logistics are confirmed, with availability expected in February.
To give supporters the best chance of securing their preferred package, we have now launched our Early Access Pass. This will allow supporters to access packages in advance of general release and reserve their place ahead of wider sales.
Click the link below for Further details and to purchase your Early Access Pass
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