09 November 2026
The Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027, one of the world's premier sporting events, will be held across Australia from 1 October to 13 November next year, with the Madeley venue selected as an official international training base.
Mayor Linda Aitken, Landsdale MLA Daniel Pastorelli, City staff and Councillors joined club members to mark the commencement of Stage 1 works.
Teams will use the facility, home of the Wanneroo Districts Rugby Union Club (Wanneroo Rugby Club), during the tournament’s initial three pool phases.
The two-stage redevelopment of the facility is being supported by a $3 million contribution from the Cook Labor Government and the Rugby World Cup 2027 Legacy Program.
The first phase will deliver four new changerooms on the western side of the existing pavilion, enhancing the club's capacity to support female rugby participation and high-performance training.
This project is part of PlayOn WA, the WA Government’s exciting initiative to deliver 2,030 community infrastructure items across WA by 2030.
Construction for Stage 1 is scheduled for completion in June 2027.
Mayor Aitken said the upgrades would deliver modern, inclusive facilities that would shine on the international stage, while supporting the continued growth of rugby union across the region.
“With more than 40 per cent of our residents born overseas, it is only fitting our multicultural City plays a role in this global event,” she said.
“No matter which teams are based at Kingsway during the World Cup, I am confident their players, staff and supporters will receive a warm welcome and enjoy everything our local community has to offer.
“Through this partnership with the State Government, Kingsway will be home to a world-class facility that will serve our rugby community for years to come, creating a lasting legacy beyond the Rugby World Cup.”
Stage 2 of the redevelopment is currently in the design phase.
More than 250,000 international visitors are expected to travel to Australia for the tournament.
Comments attributed to Landsdale MLA Daniel Pastorelli:
“This is an exciting milestone for local rugby union, with the first sod turned on a redevelopment that will transform Wanneroo Districts’ facilities.
“The start of construction is a significant step forward and demonstrates our commitment to supporting grassroots sport in the northern suburbs.
“Once complete, these upgrades will provide first-class facilities that will serve the mighty Roodogs and the community for many years to come and will help cement Kingsway as a premier destination for rugby union in Western Australia.”
