Scotland will open their campaign on October 3, 2027 at Docklands Stadium, Melbourne against the South Americans. However, the draw means Scotland fans who make the trip face significant travel once they have made the 9,000-mile journeys Down Under. This is the moment teams and fans have been waiting for and the start of their Rugby World Cup 2027 journey. Chris Stanley, managing director of Rugby World Cup 2027, added: “It’s an exhilarating time to be a rugby fan. Scotland Rugby World Cup 2027 scheduleSunday October 3 (17:15 local time, 07:15 UK time): Scotland v Uruguay, Docklands Stadium MelbourneSunday October 10 (17:45 local time, 10:45 UK time): Ireland v Scotland, Perth Stadium PerthSunday 17 October (16:15 local time, 07:15 UK time): Scotland v Portugal, Brisbane Stadium Brisbane

Source: The Herald February 02, 2026 21:58 UTC