Chile: Men's Rugby World Cup 2027
Rugby heads to Australia in 2027, and one of the sport’s great emerging stories heads with it. Chile qualified for a second successive Men’s Rugby World Cup and have been drawn into a formidable Pool A. Here is your complete guide.
1. Chile’s Rugby World Cup history
Chile, known as Los Cóndores, made history by reaching their first Rugby World Cup in 2023 — a remarkable achievement for a nation that had never previously come close. Australia 2027 marks their second appearance on the biggest stage.
Their rise has been built on serious investment in high performance, turning Chile into a genuine third South American force alongside Argentina and Uruguay.
2. Chile’s Pool A fixtures: who, where and when
Here is where and when Chile play, with all kick-off times in local Australian time:
● Chile v New Zealand — Perth Stadium, Perth | Boorloo — Saturday, 2 October, 2027 — kick-off 13:15 local
● Chile v Hong Kong China — North Queensland Stadium, Townsville | Gurambilbarra — Saturday, 9 October, 2027 — kick-off 20:15 local
● Chile v Australia — Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane | Meeanjin — Saturday, 16 October, 2027 — kick-off 15:10 local
A baptism of fire against New Zealand in Perth | Boorloo opens the campaign. The match that matters most comes next: Chile v Hong Kong China in Townsville | Gurambilbarra, a genuine chance for a first-ever World Cup win. They close against hosts Australia in Brisbane | Meeanjin.
3. Players to watch
Playmaker and all-time leading points scorer Santiago Videla is the man who makes Chile tick, a versatile back capable of covering several positions. Hooker Diego Escobar, who plies his trade with Racing 92 in France, anchors the set-piece.
Fly-half Rodrigo Fernández and the electric young back Nicolás Saab add attacking edge. Flanker Martín Sigren leads the pack when fit.
4. Current form: where Chile stand
Under long-serving head coach Pablo Lemoine, Chile secured qualification with a historic play-off win over Samoa — further proof that 2023 was no fluke.
They carried strong form into the summer’s Nations Cup, including a convincing win over Pool opponents Romania. Every fixture now is preparation for Australia.
5. Back the tournament with Gilbert
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