The route to Australia will pass through Dubai. The emirate was chosen to host the final qualifying tournament for the 2027 Rugby World CupThe tournament will take place this year, from November 8 to 18 at the Sevens Stadium, and will allow a team to qualify, which will definitely complete the puzzle. Four nations will be in the running, including Belgium, which is waiting to find out who its opponents from other continents will be.
"The Final Qualifying Tournament is still a thrilling and decisive moment in the preparation for the Rugby World Cup, and it is entirely appropriate that we hold it in a world-class destination like Dubai, justifies Brett Robinson, president of World Rugby. As we approach the the most inclusive and representative tournament in the world, with 24 teams competing in an expanded format and with at least one nation from each of our regional associations, this final stage of “Heading for Australia 2027” will be a celebration of rugby's ambition, resilience and global spirit » In rugby sevens, Dubai already hosts a round of the World Rugby Sevens Series every year.
