World Rugby has announced the pool match schedule ahead of the Rugby World cup hosted by Australia in 2027, and the Manu Samoa has a match in Newcastle, Perth and Syndey.
Manu Samoa took the final spot of the 2027 Rugby World Cup after a 13-13 draw against Belgium last November.
Manu Samoa was then placed in Pool E along with France, Japan and USA.
Manu Samoa’s opening match of the 2027 Rugby World Cup will be against Japan on Sunday 3rd October 2027 at 2pm (Samoan time). It will be held in Newcastle stadium in Newcastle, Australia.
Samoa will then take on USA on the 9th of October 2027 at 5:15pm (Samoan time) being held in Perth Stadium in Perth.
Samoa’s final pool match will be against France on Sunday 17th of October 2027 at 9:45pm (Samoan time) which will be played at the Sydney Football Stadium in Sydney.
Manu Samoa will look to finish in the top two of their pool or become one of the best third placed teams, to qualify for the round of 16 nations, following the pool stage matches.

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