The Portugal and Uruguay national rugby teams played to a draw at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle, Australia on October 11, 2027, according to reports from the Rugby World Cup match centre.
The match, a Pool D contest in the 2027 Rugby World Cup, took place at Newcastle Stadium, also known as McDonald Jones Stadium, located in the Awabakal-Worimi region of Australia. Kick-off was at 6:15 AM local time.
This match represents a rematch of a dramatic 2023 Final Qualification tournament encounter between the two nations, a game decided by a single point. Official hospitality packages for the match, including Union Bar Plus and Union Lounge Plus options, were available starting from AUD$1,400 per package, offering Category 1 match tickets and associated receptions and beverage services.
The Rugby World Cup 2027 features matches across multiple Australian cities, including Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth, Sydney and Townsville. Official travel and hospitality experiences are being offered for all stages of the tournament, from the opening match through to the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final.
As of the time of reporting, lineups and detailed match information, including substitutions and the names of match officials, were listed as available on the Rugby World Cup website, but specific details were not immediately released to the public.
The match is scheduled as Round 2 of the Rugby World Cup, with the UK kick-off time set for 07:15 on October 11, 2027, according to Rugbypass.com.