Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 (RWC 2027) and Sports Travel & Hospitality (STH), a Sodexo Live! Company trading as Rugby World Cup Experiences (RWCE) have announced the list of Official Travel Agents (OTAs) exclusively authorised to sell ticket-inclusive travel packages for RWC 2027 taking place in Australia (1 October – 13 November 2027).
Nearly 50 agencies from around the world applied to be part of the RWC 2027 Official Travel Programme. Following a comprehensive review process, RWCE – the exclusive global rights holder for the programme – has appointed 15 agencies from 9 countries.
Many of the selected agencies come from established rugby territories including the United Kingdom, New Zealand and France, while India represents a new market for the tournament.
Reflecting the excitement ahead of the biggest Rugby World Cup ever-organised, over 112,000 tickets have already been pre-ordered by the OTAs.
Men’s Rugby World Cup Australia 2027 Managing Director, Chris Stanley, said: “The appointment of our Official Travel Agents marks another important milestone as we build towards Men’s Rugby World Cup Australia 2027. Coming to Australia for this iconic event will be a trip of a lifetime for many rugby fans and our Official Travel Agents will assist them in making this experience the best it can be – not only to see their teams compete but also to discover Australia’s stunning landscapes, vibrant host cities, culture and heritage.”
STH Group, CEO Chris John, said the appointment of Official Travel Agents for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 Travel Programme marks an important step forward. “Leveraging our long-standing industry partnerships and the trusted expertise of our appointed agents, we look forward to growing the programme even further and delivering world-class, bespoke travel experiences that set a new global standard - in Australia.”
Following the Men’s Rugby World Cup Australia 2027 Draw on 3 December 2025 and the official match schedule announcement scheduled for February 2026, OTAs will finalise their package offerings.
Travel packages will be available for purchase from January 2026 for select matches, with the full range of packages released following the match schedule announcement, but fans can already register their interest with the agency in their country.
Official Travel Agents
Australia: Events Travel, Sportsnet
European Union excl. Ireland: Couleur Rugby
Ireland: Killester Travel
Japan: JTB Japan
New Zealand: All Blacks Travel & Hospitality
South Africa: Edusport, Rennies BCD, SA Rugby Travel
South America: Tower Travel
United Kingdom: Gullivers Sport Travel UK, England Rugby Travel and Scotland Rugby Travel
Rest of the World: Southern World and Dream Set Go
To view the full OTAs world map and register your interest with your local agency, click here.
Men’s Rugby World Cup Australia 2027 will be held between 1 October and 13 November 2027 and will be the first tournament to feature an expanded format contested by the world’s top 24 teams.
With 250,000 international visitors expected over the six-week period, RWC 2027 is projected to generate AUD$1.3 billion in direct visitor expenditure across the country and seven host cities, while inspiring a nation to embrace rugby, aiming for 200,000 participants by 2029.
About RWC Experiences
RWC Experiences is set to redefine how fans engage with rugby’s most iconic tournament, going beyond the pitch to deliver immersive, globally accessible moments that bring the excitement of the Rugby World Cup to life for fans everywhere.
About World Rugby
World Rugby is the global governing body for rugby union. With a mandate to grow the sport by increasing accessibility and relevance, World Rugby is the owner and organizer of some of the world’s largest sporting events, including the men’s and women’s Rugby World Cups. Owing to the commercial success of men’s Rugby World Cup France 2023, World Rugby is investing a record £300 million directly in rugby’s growth between 2024-27, a 28 per cent increase on the previous four-year cycle. With men’s and women’s Rugby World Cups taking place in England (women, 2025), Australia (men 2027 and women 2029) and the USA (men 2031 and women 2033), World Rugby has a transformative runway of certainty and opportunity to drive new participation and revenue opportunities.
About Sports Travel & Hospitality (STH)
STH, the Sodexo Live! dedicated company for travel & hospitality, connects fans with the heart of the action at the world’s biggest sporting events. With three decades of expertise and offices in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, STH delivers comprehensive hospitality and travel programmes, enhancing customer experience and driving growth for sports rights holders. Past projects include six Rugby World Cups, London 2012, Tokyo 2020, the Australian Open, and ICC tournaments.
About Sodexo Live!
Sodexo Live! manages prestigious convention, cultural, and sporting venues and major events all over the world. With 40,000 employees and 500 sites, Sodexo Live! offers clients a range of bespoke catering, sales, and event management services, helping to transform the consumer experience into unforgettable memories. Sodexo Live! commits to unlocking customers’ full potential while favoring local communities. Sodexo Live! contributes to the success of prestigious events such as Royal Ascot, the Tour de France, the Rugby World Cup and the recent Paris 2024 Games, and showcases exceptional venues such as the Eiffel Tower Restaurants, Bateaux Parisiens, Yachts de Paris, the Royal Academy of Arts in London, the Museo del Prado in Madrid, Hard Rock Stadium, the Scottish National Gallery, and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.
