When does Rugby World Cup 2027 kit go on sale?

Official team jerseys for Rugby World Cup 2027 are expected to drop from June and July 2027, in line with how previous tournaments have been released. Macron RWC 2027 official leisurewear lands at Rugbystuff.com from November 2026. Official Gilbert RWC 2027 rugby balls are available now.

Where is Rugby World Cup 2027 being held?

Australia hosts Rugby World Cup 2027, with matches played across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and other host cities. The tournament runs from October to November 2027 and is the first men's Rugby World Cup to use a 24-team format.

Can I pre-order Rugby World Cup 2027 jerseys?

Pre-orders aren't usually possible for tournament jerseys. Kit manufacturers and national unions operate strict embargoes that prevent retailers from listing or taking orders ahead of the official launch date, which for RWC 2027 is expected to be June or July 2027. Join the email list and we'll alert you the moment each team's kit goes live.

Which teams are in Rugby World Cup 2027?

Rugby World Cup 2027 is the first men's tournament to feature 24 teams. The confirmed participants are South Africa (defending champions), Australia (hosts), New Zealand, France, Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales, Italy, Argentina, Japan, Fiji, Georgia, Spain, Romania, Portugal, Uruguay, Zimbabwe, Hong Kong, Tonga, Canada, USA, Samoa and Chile. The teams are drawn from automatic qualification, continental qualifiers and the Final Qualification Tournament.

Do you stock the official Rugby World Cup 2027 rugby ball?

Yes. The official Gilbert Rugby World Cup 2027 rugby ball is in stock now at Rugbystuff.com. It's the only officially licensed match ball for the tournament.

What was available for previous Rugby World Cups?

Previous tournaments included full ranges of official team jerseys (home, away, training), official Gilbert match balls, tournament-branded leisurewear from Macron, supporter merchandise (caps, hoodies, t-shirts, scarves), and one-off collectibles like coins and keyrings. The RWC 2027 range is expected to follow the same structure.

Will you stock kits from every participating nation?

We aim to stock the official tournament kit for every tier-one and tier-two nation, and as many of the qualifiers as the kit manufacturers make available to UK retailers. Some nations release wider supporter ranges than others, so availability varies by team.

Rugby World Cup 2027 Kit, Shirts & Merch

What's available now and what's coming

The Rugby World Cup 2027 catalogue at Rugbystuff.com is being built out in phases that follow the official release schedule from Gilbert, Macron and the participating national unions.

Here's where things stand:
Available now: Official Gilbert Rugby World Cup 2027 balls. These are the same balls being used in the build-up to the tournament and are the only officially licensed RWC 2027 match ball.

November 2026: The first delivery of Macron Rugby World Cup 2027 leisurewear - polos, t-shirts, jackets, rugby shirts and accessories carrying the official tournament branding.

June and July 2027: Official team jerseys from the participating nations. World Rugby and the kit manufacturers (Nike, adidas, Castore, Macron, Le Coq Sportif, Umbro and others) typically stagger tournament jersey releases in the weeks before kick-off. We'll add each team's RWC 2027 kit as it goes on official sale.

If you want the heads-up the moment any of these drops go live, the email list below is the fastest way to hear.

Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia

The 2027 tournament is hosted by Australia between October and November 2027, with matches across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and other host cities. It's the first time the men's Rugby World Cup has expanded to a 24-team format, which means more nations, more kit and a broader merchandise range than any previous edition. For Australian-based supporters and anyone travelling out for the tournament, Rugbystuff.com ships internationally via DHL on a duties-paid basis, so the price you see at checkout is the price you pay.

Where to look in the meantime

If you can't wait until the official RWC 2027 kits drop, the current international team jerseys from each participating nation are stocked across the site - Scotland, England, Wales, Ireland, France, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Argentina, Italy, Japan and more. These are the kits each squad is wearing in the lead-up to the tournament and through the November internationals. When the RWC 2027 versions land, we'll list them alongside.