Sydney will take centre stage at Rugby World Cup 2027 while a embarrassing situation where Melbourne could have been completely overlooked for even a single match was only avoided by late night talks 48 hours out from the deadline.

Twenty-four years after Jonny Wilkinson kicked that drop goal to win the Rugby World Cup at Homebush, another decider will be played at the Olympic venue.

Stadium Australia is set to host the final of the 2027 Rugby World Cup, 24 years after the Wallabies' last-gasp loss to England at the same venue.

World Rugby have confirmed the host cities for the 2027 Rugby World Cup with Sydney set to host the global showpiece's four biggest matches.

Sydney is the big winner after being confirmed as the host city for the 2027 RWC final, with Melbourne avoiding the embarrassment of missing out altogether.