SYDNEY: The 2027 men´s Rugby World Cup final will be played in Sydney, World Rugby said Thursday as it released the official draw for the Australia-hosted tournament.

“We are delighted to reach another significant milestone on our journey to Men´s Rugby World Cup 2027,” World Rugby chair Brett Robinson said in a statement.

Local media reported that the final would be played at the Sydney Olympic stadium, an 80,000-seat venue purpose-built for the 2000 Olympics. Sydney last hosted the World Cup final in 2003, when Australia lost to England in a gripping clash that went to extra-time.