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Rugby World Cup 2023: Everything you need to know

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France is preparing to host the Rugby World Cup for the second time. The competition will begin on September 8 with the clash between the XV of France and New Zealand. Less than two weeks before the start of the tournament, Le 10 Sport details everything you need to know.

The wait is coming to an end. Since November 15, 2017, France has known it will have the heavy task of hosting the 2023 Rugby World Cup, the tenth in history. Next Friday, September 8, at the Stade de France, the competition will officially begin with the match between Fabien Galthié ‘s XV de France and Ian Foster’s New Zealand—the beginning of a long tournament of almost two months.

Dates for the 2023 Rugby World Cup

As written above, the 2023 Rugby World Cup kicks off on Friday, September 8. A date that marks the start of the group stage, which will last a month, with the opening clash France – New Zealand to end with Fiji – Portugal on October 8.

The quarter-finals will begin on October 14 at 5 p.m. with the match between the 1st in Group C and the 2nd in Group D, followed at 9 p.m. by the second between the 1st in Group B and the 2nd in Group A. The next day, Sunday, October 15, the last two quarter-finals will be played. The first, at 5 p.m., will oppose the 1st of group D against the 2nd of group C before concluding at 9 p.m. with the 1st of group A, potentially the XV of France, against the 2nd of group B.

The first semi-final will oppose the winners of the first two quarter-finals and will be played on Friday, October 20, at 8 p.m. Finally, the winners of the third and fourth quarter-finals will compete for the last ticket for the final on Saturday, October 21, at 9 p.m. The losers will meet on Friday, October 27, at 9 p.m. for the third-place match before the grand final on Saturday, October 28, at 9 p.m.

In brief:

  • From September 8 to October 8: Group stage
  • October 14 and 15: quarter-finals
  • October 20 and 21:semi-finals
  • October 27: Match for 3rd place
  • October 28: Final

The matches of the XV of France:

  • September 8, 9:15 p.m.: France – New Zealand
  • September 14, 9 p.m.: France – Uruguay
  • September 21, 9 p.m.: France – Namibia
  • October 6, 9 p.m.: France – Italy

Rugby World Cup 2023 stadiums

Saint-Denis, Marseille, Lille, Lyon, Nice, Nantes, Bordeaux, Toulouse, and Saint-Etienne will have the honor of hosting matches of the 2023 Rugby World Cup with their respective Stadium, namely the Stade de France, the Vélodrome, the Pierre Mauroy Stadium, the Groupama-Stadium, the Allianz Riviera, La Beaujoire, the Matmut-Atlantique, the Stadium and finally Geoffroy-Guichard. 

– Stade de France(capacity 80,000), Saint-Denis: The Dionysian enclosure will host the most important matches of the tournament, including two of the four quarter-finals, the two semi-finals, the game for third place, and the final. 

– Stade Vélodrome (cap. 67,000), Marseille: OM‘s stronghold has also been spoiled. The Olympian volcano will host six matches, including two quarter-finals. 

– Stade Pierre Mauroy (cap. 50,000), Lille: The headquarters of LOSC will host 5 group stage matches this year and will see big nations such as France, England, and Scotland. 

– Groupama Stadium(cap. 59,000), Lyon: The usual home of OL will take on a new look for this World Cup, where five pool matches will be played. 

– Allianz Riviera (cap. 34,500), Nice: The OGC Nice stadium will host 4 group stage matches. 

– La Beaujoire (cap. 37,000), Nantes: Built in 1984, the FC Nantes stadium will host 4 group stage matches. 

– Matmut-Atlantique (cap. 42,000), Bordeaux: The Girondins de Bordeaux will see 5 group matches played in their setting. 

– Stadium (cap. 33,000), Toulouse: The Rugby World Cup had to go through Toulouse. The Téfécé stadium will host five group-stage matches. 

– Geoffroy-Guichard (cap. 41,900), Saint-Etienne: Le Chaudron will be the scene of 4 group matches in this World Cup. 

The teams present

A total of 20 nations will compete for the Webb Ellis Trophy. We logically find the host country, France, as well as England, Scotland, Ireland, Italy, Romania, Portugal, Georgia, Wales, New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Japan, Namibia, South Africa, Argentina, Uruguay and Chile.

They can win the competition.

Among them, some leave with more certainty than others. Among the favorites, we find New Zealand, given the winner by the British bookmakers ahead of France, South Africa, and Ireland. They are simply the four best nations on the planet if we refer to the World Rugby rankings. Carried by its public and led by a golden generation, France is the most awaited team in this tournament. She will have to face New Zealand as always, third in 2019 and more vengeful than ever. It will logically be necessary to count on South Africa, the defending champion, and Ireland, which achieved the Grand Slam at the last VI Nations Tournament.

The underdog teams

It won’t be easy to create a surprise this year, but you never know what sport has in store for you. Behind the four huge favorites stands a list of as many outsiders. The unfortunate finalist of the last edition, England arrives much less well-armed than four years ago but remains a leading nation of the oval ball, in the same way as Australia. The Wallabies are going through a difficult period, but they are coached by the very experienced Eddie Jones, a two-time World Cup finalist (2003 with Australia and 2019 with England ). Narrowly beaten in preparation against South Africa, Argentina could also cause problems for the nations supposedly stronger on paper. Finally, Scotland could also have a say. The XV du Chardon has recently given the XV of France a hard time.

The top players present at the 2023 Rugby World Cup

What would a World Cup be without its host of stars? The best players on the planet will be there in France. The Blues captain, Antoine Dupont, will be there, as well as Grégory Alldritt or Thomas Ramos. New Zealand can count on Ardie Savea or Beauden Barrett, twice voted the best player in the world. A distinction currently held by the Irish third-line Josh Van Der Flier, who will try to lead the XV of Clover to the world title just like the indestructible Jonathan Sexton. England will undoubtedly rely on their star Mauro Itoje during a crisis as their fly-half Owen Farrell will miss the first two meetings. For South Africa, Cheslin Kolbe and captain Siya Kolisi will be there to try to defend their title. Voted the best player in the world in 2019, Pieter-Steph du Toit was also called up by Jacques Nienaber. Very fit lately, the Scots Finn Russell and Duhan van der Merwe will tread the lawns of the hexagon just like the Italian Ange Capuozzowhich could reveal itself to the general public.

The main absentees from the 2023 Rugby World Cup

Like Romain Ntamack, many players will miss the next World Cup. On the English side, Jack Van Poortvliet, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Mako Vunipola, Alex Dombrandt, and Henry Slade are missing. Defending champions South Africa will do without Handré Pollard, Lukhanyo Am, and Lood de Jager. Wales is the victim of a carnage. Alun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric, Rhys Webb, and Josh Navidiretired, as did Scotsman Stuart Hogg, while captain Ken Owens injured himself in preparation. The Italians Edoardo Padovani, Tommaso Menoncello, Gianmarco Lucchesi, and Jake Polledri were forced to give up the World Cup like the two All-Blacks Seevu Reece and George Bower. Australia will do it without Allan Alaalatoa, injured, and without Michael Hooper and Quade Cooper, dismissed by Eddie Jones.

TV broadcast

The TF1 Group will be the sole holder of the rights to this 2023 Rugby World Cup, but the 48 matches will not all be broadcast on this channel. Indeed, the group has dismissed 28 matches at France Télévisions (10 games) and M6 (18 games). TF1 kept the monopoly on the XV of France since all the Blues matches will be broadcast on this channel except the meeting against Namibia, which returned to France Televisions. Here is the complete TV Channel List.

Rugby World Cup 2023: the favorites of the competition

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While each nation participating in the World Cup has unveiled its list, let’s look at the favorites for this World Cup. 

In 17 days, the best players in the world of rugby will compete in the 10th edition of the World Cup, which will take place in France (September 8 – October 28). The second on French soil after that of 2007. It’s a World Cup that promises to be particularly unpredictable, given the number of teams able to go all the Way. Crowned with the status of organizing country, France expected. Since taking office as coach of the XV of France after the 2019 World Cup, Fabien Galthié has built a group capable of offering French rugby its first star. Despite Romain Ntamack’s package, the Blues are not lacking in talent. Brought in the wake of Antoine Dupont at the top of his game, France is the favorite in this tournament. But beware, the XV of France has no margin over its rivals. 

All-Time Favorites Teams: 

  • NEW ZEALAND
  • FRANCE
  • SOUTH AFRICA
  • IRELAND
  • ENGLAND
  • AUSTRALIA

Is New Zealand on the Way to a 4th World Cup title?

In particular, New Zealand is present in the Poule and will act as the first opponent for the XV of France. Set back in recent years, and the All-Blacks intend to regain their usual standard by offering themselves a fourth Webb Ellis Cup to their credit. In addition to New Zealand, Ireland will play their Way. Winner of the Six Nations Tournament this year, the Green Army, sure of its rugby, hopes this time to break the Indian sign of the quarter-finals—a stage of the competition that the XV of Clover has never crossed in seven attempts. 

For that, the squad led by Andy Farrell will have to hope for a great Johnny Sexton. The Irish opener almost missed the start of the World Cup due to his “bad behavior” on the sidelines of the Champions Cup final between La Rochelle and Leinster at the end of May (27-26). But the EPCR, lenient on this issue, finally sanctioned the 38-year-old player with a three-game suspension (served during the preparation of Ireland). Before potentially crossing paths with Fabien Galthié’s men in the quarter-finals, Ireland will face South Africa. Reigning world champions after his coronation in Japan in 2019, the Springboks will have a card to play in this World Cup. 

SOUTH AFRICA FOR A DOUBLE, AUSTRALIA AND ENGLAND IN DECLINE

Large winner of Wales (56-16), last Saturday in Cardiff, South Africa made a fine demonstration of its strength. The only downside for coach Jacques Nienaber is the presence or absence of Handré Pollard. Injured in the calf since May, the 29-year-old opening half was not selected to participate in the competition and was registered as a reserve. But his physical condition seems to be improving—something to give hope to his coach. “Handré is almost in great shape; he just needs to do more physical work. He is in the return to the game phase. He is probably a week away from being ready to play, but he will still need to get back into shape,” he said in remarks reported by our colleagues from Rugbynistère. Good news for South African supporters, 

In addition to these four big favorites, the injured beasts, England, Australia, and Wales, will be noticed. Despite their takeover by Eddie Jones, the Wallabies have been struggling to string together convincing results for several years and seem to be in sharp decline compared to international leaders. But, in the world, everything seems possible. This is also what we wish for England. Defeated by Ireland (29-10) last Saturday at the Aviva Stadium, the XV of the Rose could see the long Way to go to regain its standing. Finally, Wales will be noticed. Before thinking about the quarter-finals, the Welsh will have to extricate themselves from a Pool C made up of Portugal, Georgia, Australia, and Fiji. Pacific players dream of bringing down the Leek XV on September 10 at the Matmut Atlantique in Bordeaux to reach the quarter-finals.

Rugby World Cup 2023: The 20 nations qualified for the competition

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With 22 days to go before the launch of the Rugby World Cup in France with the opening match between Les Bleus and New Zealand, focus on the 20 nations qualified for the event.

Ticking, ticking. With just over three weeks to go until the start of the Rugby World Cup in France, the second after the 2007 World Cup, the 20 nations that secured their ticket to the event are fine-tuning the preparations. Among the qualified teams, there are regulars such as the XV of France (host country), New Zealand but also Australia and England. Ditto for South Africa, still qualified for the World Cup since its first participation in 1995) and Argentina. The British nations will not be left out with the presence of Scotland, Wales, or Ireland.

FIRST PARTICIPATION IN THE WORLD CUP FOR CHILE

We will also note the presence of Samoa, Fiji, and Tonga. Japan will want to confirm its excellent performance on home soil in the last edition. Proof of this is the evolution of world rugby; we note the first participation of Chile. Another South American nation present in France for the World Cup, Uruguay. The Celestial will chain a second consecutive World Cup after 2015, the fourth in total. Never qualified for the quarter-finals of this competition, Italy hopes to finally live the big night in France at the expense of the host country or the Blacks. Georgia will experience the same thing. Absent from the last edition, Romania will try to pick up points despite an aging group struggling to renew itself. A victory will also be Namibia’s goal, another great competition regular. Finally, how can we forget Portugal, whose staff has been strengthened with Frenchman David Gérard’s arrival at the event?

THE QUALIFIERS FOR THE WORLD CUP BY CONTINENT

Europe: France, Scotland, Ireland, Romania, Portugal, Georgia, England, Italy, Wales.

Africa: Namibia, South Africa.

North America:

South America: Uruguay, Chile, Argentina.

Asia: Japan.

Oceania: New Zealand, Samoa, Tonga, Australia, Fiji.

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Rugby World Cup 2023 Prediction: Competition Introducing

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From September 8 to October 28, 2023, the 10th edition of the Rugby World Cup will be held in France. During the 6 weeks of competition, the 20 best teams will fight for the world title. Who succeeded South Africa, the winner in Japan, 4 years ago? Discover our Rugby World Cup 2023 prediction!

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023 PREDICTION: PRESENTATION OF THE COMPETITION

France has been entrusted with organizing the 10th World Cup from September 8 to October 28, 2023, with 20 teams from 5 continents who will compete for the supreme title.

The twenty nations were divided into 4 groups of 5 teams nationwide. 9 French cities (Paris, Lille, Nantes, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Marseille, Lyon, Saint-Étienne, and Nice) will host the 48 matches of the competition in September and October. The top two nations in each group will advance to the quarterfinals, followed by the semi-finals and final on Saturday, October 28, at the Stade de France.

4 teams seem to be above this year, with New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, and the XV of France, with an outcome that we hope is happy for our Blues!

RUGBY WORLD PREDICTION 2023: WHO WILL BE CROWNED WORLD CHAMPION?

At every Rugby World Cup, New Zealand is the favorite. But this year, bookmakers do not hesitate to put the XV of France at the same height as the triple world champions. They were closely followed by the reigning world champions, South Africa, and the winners of the last 6 Nations tournament the previous spring, Ireland, which has never been stronger. Behind, England and Australia are a notch below this year, but be careful not to underestimate them.

2023 WORLD CUP PREDICTION: THE ODDS OF THE FUTURE WINNER

  • France: Rating of 3.75
  • New Zealand: rating of 3.75
  • South Africa: odds of 5.50
  • Ireland: odds of 5.50
  • England: odds of 12.00
  • Australia: odds of 12.00
  • Argentina: odds of 30.00
  • Wales: odds of 35.00
  • Scotland: odds of 50.00

The odds have been taken on the Rwcupdates website and can change up to a few minutes before the start of the competition.

OUR GROUP A PREDICTION: FRANCE – NEW ZEALAND – ITALY – NAMIBIA – URUGUAY

The two main favorites of this Rugby World Cup 2023, France and New Zealand, are in the same group during this group stage. And precisely, these two teams will face each other in the opening match on September 8 at the Stade de France. And this meeting will determine 99% of the winner of this group.

And in a context where tension will be present, our rugby prediction will bet on the success of the All-Blacks against the French, who could be tense and stressed by the event. A lot of expectations around the XV of France could add extra pressure, and when it comes to facing the most impressive team on the planet, it could make a difference. Even if Antoine Dupont’s partners lose this match and finish only second, the impact would be limited since, in the quarterfinals, it will be either South Africa or Ireland, that is to say, the other favorites of the tournament—an advantage for New Zealand in group A of the Rugby World Cup.

Rugby World Cup prediction Group A: New Zealand group winners (odds of 1.90)

OUR PREDICTION GROUP B: SOUTH AFRICA – IRELAND – SCOTLAND – TONGA – ROMANIA

This Group B will be the group of death of this World Cup with the Boks, the Irish, and the Scots, with only two places for the quarterfinals. A team will be left out after the 4 games where each victory will be worth its weight of gold.

And if the fight is fierce, especially between the Boks and the Irish, our rugby prediction will bet on a victory of the XV of the Clover in this group B. Jonathan Sexton’s partners have been impressive for 3 seasons now, and the Grand Slam was achieved last spring and confirmed the tour won the previous year with the Blacks. If the duel against the reigning world champions will be of rare intensity, playing in Europe with a stadium that will be green will give a significant advantage to finish in first place in Group B.

Rugby World Cup prediction Group B: Ireland group winners (odds of 2.00)

OUR PREDICTION GROUP C: AUSTRALIA – WALES – FIJI – GEORGIA – PORTUGAL

This group C will probably be the weakest in this world, where the Australians and the Welsh should fight for the first place unless the Fijians manage to create a feat.

The Wallabies remain on a failed Rugby Championship with 3 defeats in as many games, despite the assumption of office of Eddy Jones, who had come to the rescue after an autumn tour also catastrophic. The Welsh, on their side, are also in a slack period, with two last tournaments of the 6 Nations failing. But in a generational low, the Leek XV will have a hard time preventing the Australians from finishing in the first place, the Wallabies, who have a more extensive but also more talented squad.

Rugby World Cup prediction Group C: Australia group winner (odds of 1.30)

OUR PREDICTION GROUP D: ENGLAND – ARGENTINA – JAPAN – SAMOA – CHILE

4 years ago, Argentina and England were in the same group for this Rugby World Cup 2023. And if in Japan, the Argentines had bitten the dust and had not passed the first round, it should be better in France this year, with the XV de la Rose as its primary opponent.

If the English come out of a problematic 6 Nations tournament, the experience of Steve Borthwick’s men should be able to make the difference against the Pumas. Owen Farrell and his teammates have learned a lot from their defeat against his same Argentines in a test match last autumn, and Michael Cheika’s men could this time suffer the strength of the English pack.

Rugby World Cup prediction Group D: England group winners (odds of 1.40)

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023 PREDICTION: THE PLAYERS TO FOLLOW TO WIN!

All competitions are full of stars who could make you win big at this Rugby World Cup. These try markers will be followed throughout the competition and all the matches they participate in.

Honor to the France winger Damian Penaud who could be one of the stars of this world. The new UBB player will have the opportunity to shine during the matches of the XV of France, and making your rugby prediction on this player could bring you a lot of earnings during the 6 weeks of competition. On the side of the XV of Ireland, James Lowe will also have the opportunity to talk about him during this Rugby World Cup 2023. The Leinster winger has all the qualities of the modern winger with power and speed. The Clover XV will need their home try scorer to aim for the supreme title, and there is no doubt that James Lowe will be there. Another player to watch during this Rugby World Cup is Mark Telea. Super Rugby’s top scorer, the All-Black, discovered the selection a few months ago, and his impact is already there with a try at the last Rugby Championship. These 3 players will be followed closely during the competition, with exciting odds during each appearance!

RUGBY WORLD PREDICTION 2023: THE STATISTICS YOU NEED TO KNOW

To make your sports betting Rugby World Cup 2023, some figures from the last edition in Japan could allow you to target better each prediction you try throughout the competition. Here is a quick overview of the statistics that should have an impact on your bets:

  • 6.22: i.e. the average test per encounter
  • 38.5: i.e. the average number of points scored in each match
  • 7: The number of tries of the tournament’s top scorer, Josh Adams (Wales)

ALL OUR TIPS TO MAKE YOUR RUGBY WORLD CUP PREDICTION

With all the information about the bets to try in this Rugby World Cup 2023, some advice before you start would not be too much to apprehend in the best way your World Cup bet e:

  • Follow the results of previous editions: find out about the results of the 2019 World Cup, the 6 Nations tournaments, and the Rugby Championship to give you an idea of the forces involved
  • Know Rugby: Making rugby predictions requires knowing this sport, the rules, and the trends of the moment
  • Keep it simple: When you start, don’t take huge risks, and keep it simple. Avoid sports betting that is too specific and choose simple bets (results, total points, etc.)
  • Respect your budget: Never forget that you will get your money, so be disciplined about the money you deposit into your player account. In case of problems, do not hesitate to contact specialized cells that will help and support you (phone numbers available on each sports betting site).

A SELECTION OF THE BEST SITES TO MAKE YOUR PREDICTIONS RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023

Sports betting has become very competitive, and choosing the right one can be a real headache. To allow you to select the right bookmaker, here are our top 3 to make your prediction for Rugby World Cup 2023:

  • Betclic: bookmaker that climbs in the hierarchy, Betclic has become one of the sports betting sites that offer the most diversity on rugby betting. During this World Cup, this site is to be recommended.
  • Unibet: This bookmaker will offer odds at the height of the events and a wide choice of sobersides to rugby. Easy to access, making a rugby prediction will be a pure pleasure.
  • Winamax: With the best odds on the market, Winamax has become a reference for sports betting and poker.

Rugby World Cup 2023 schedule, Italy matches, stadiums, where to watch it on TV

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Rugby world cup 2023: The 5 team groups will also see the Azzurri involved, who will take the field on day 2 against Namibia on September 9, then on 20, Italy will play Uruguay before closing on September 29 and October 6 with the two super challenges in All Blacks and France.

The 2023 Rugby World Cup is about to begin: on September 8, the French edition of the most important event in the world of the oval ball will begin. The trip of 20 teams participating in the group stage will depart from 8 French cities to reach the capital and until the appointment with the final, scheduled for October 28. The groups of 5 teams will also see the Azzurri involved, who will take the field on the 2nd day against Namibia on September 9, then on the 20th, Italy will play against Uruguay before closing on September 29 and October 6 with the two super challenges in All blacks and France. The formula is always the same: the top two teams from each group advance to the knockout phase, and the quarterfinals begin on October 14 and lead to the final on October 28 in Paris.

The Calendar of the Rugby World Cup 2023

Friday, 8 September: 
  • France – New Zealand, Paris, 21.00
Thursday, 14 September:
  • France-Uruguay, Lille, 21.00
Friday, 15 September:
  • New Zealand-Namibia, Toulouse, 21.00
Saturday, 16 September:
  • Samoa-Chile, Bordeaux, 15.00
  • Wales-Portugal, Nice, 17.4
  • Ireland-Tonga, Nantes, 21.00
Sunday, 17 September:
  • South Africa-Romania, Bordeaux, 15.00
  • Australia-Fiji, Saint-Etienne, 17.45
  • England-Japan, Nice, 21.00
Wednesday, 20 September:
  • Italy-Uruguay, Nice, 17.45
  • Thursday 21 September
  • France-Namibia, Marseille, 21.00
Friday, 22 September:
  • Argentina-Samoa, Saint-Etienne, 17.45
Saturday, 23 September:
  • Georgia-Portugal, Toulouse, 14.00
  • England-Chile, Lille, 17.45
  • South Africa-Ireland, Paris, 21.00
Sunday, 24 September:
  • Scotland-Tonga, Nice, 17.45
  • Wales-Australia, Lyon, 21.00
Wednesday, 27 September:
  • Uruguay-Namibia, Lyon, 17.45
Thursday, 28 September:
  • Japan-Samoa, Toulouse, 21.00
Friday, 29 September:
  • New Zealand-Italy, Lyon, 21.00
Saturday, 30 September: 
  • Argentina-Chile, Nantes, 15.00
  • Fiji-Georgia, Bordeaux, 17.45
  • Scotland-Romania, Lille, 21.00
Sunday, 1 October:
  • Australia-Portugal, Saint-Etienne, 17.45
  • South Africa-Tonga, Marseille, 21.00
Thursday, 5 October:
  • New Zealand-Uruguay, Lyon, 21.00
Friday, 6 October:
  • France-Italy, Lyon, 21.00
Saturday, 7 October:
  • Wales-Georgia, Nantes, 15.00
  • England-Samoa, Lille, 17.45
  • Ireland-Scotland, Paris, 21.00
Sunday, 8 October: 
  • Japan-Argentina, Nantes, 13.00
  • Tonga-Romania, Lille, 17.45
  • Fiji-Portugal, Toulouse, 21.00

The Calendar of the Finals of the Rugby World Cup 2023

Quarter-finals, Saturday, 14 October:
  • Winner Group C-Second Place Group D, Marseille, 17.00
  • Winner Group B-Second Place Group A, Paris, 21.00
Quarter-finals, Sunday, 15 October:
  • Winner Group D-Second Place Group C, Marseille, 17.00
  • Winner Group A-Second Place Group B, Paris, 21.00
Semi-final Friday, 20 October:
  • Winner quarterfinal 1-Winning quarterfinal 2, Paris, 21.00
Semi-final Saturday, 21 October:
  • Winner quarterfinal 3-Winning quarterfinal 4, Paris, 21.00
Third/fourth place final, Friday, 27 October:
  • Semifinal loser 1-semifinal loser 2, Paris, 21.00
Grand Final, Saturday, 28 October:
  • Winner semifinal 1-winner semifinal 2, Paris, 21.00

The Stadiums of The World Cup

The 2023 Rugby World Cup will be played in France in nine stadiums in nine different cities. The final will be played at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis (Paris).
  • Stade de France (capacity of 80,698) – Saint-Denis (Paris)
  • Stade Velodrome (67,394) – Marseille
  • Parc Olympique Lyonnais (59,186) – Lyon
  • Stade Pierre-Mauroy (50,186) – Lille
  • Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux (42,115) – Bordeaux
  • Stade Geoffroy-Guichard (41,965) – Saint-Étienne
  • Allianz Riviera (35,624) – Nice
  • Stade de la Beaujoire (35,322) – Nantes
  • Stadium Municipal (33,150) – Toulouse

Where to See it on TV

The Rugby World Cup 2023 will be broadcast on free-to-air TV by Rai and paid on SkySport, streaming in clear on RaiPlay and paid on NowTv.

Rugby World Cup 2023 broadcast: the complete TV schedule

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Want to follow Rugby World Cup 2023 live and online from anywhere in the world? We’ll tell you how to stream all the matches for free and how to watch the Rugby World Cup abroad using a virtual private network (VPN).

For the very first time, France is hosting the Rugby World Cup. The competition will take place from September 08 to October 28, the date of the Rugby World Cup final which will take place in Saint-Denis. Good news for rugby fans around the world: with broadcasters in over 20 countries, watching the Rugby World Cup online and live couldn’t be easier, even if you’re abroad.

Please note, however, that this article only recommends official sources. The Rugby World Cup is a monumental event, and as such unauthorized streams will likely be available. That said, it is essential to keep in mind that these are often slow and offer low-resolution video streams. In addition, the broadcast of the match can be interrupted at any time and prevent you from knowing the winner! Fortunately, with a large number of international broadcasters (some of which offer the matches for free), there is no need to resort to illegal streams.

WORLD CUP BROADCASTERS: ON WHICH CHANNELS TO WATCH THE MATCHES ON TV?

From Friday, September 8 to Saturday, October 28, 2023, the day of the final, the Rugby World Cup in France will punctuate our days. To follow the World Cup, you will have to zap between three channels. TF1, France Télévisions, and M6 share the broadcasting rights for the 2023 Rugby World Cup matches.

TF1 has had a historic partnership since 1991 with World Rugby. Originally, TF1 was the only broadcaster of the competition withholding all 48 matches of the competition. However, the channel took the decision to sub-license 28 of them to two large unencrypted audiovisual groups: France Télévisions and M6.TF1 will broadcast three of the four group matches of the XV of France, including the highly anticipated France-New Zealand opening match (Friday, September 8, 2023, at 9 p.m.). The channel will also broadcast France – Uruguay match (Thursday, September 14 at 9 p.m.) and France-Italy (Friday, October 6, 2023 at 9 p.m.). TF1 also chose to broadcast the two best quarter-finals, including the one with France, the two semi-finals, the match for third place, and the final.

France Télévisions will broadcast 10 matches of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The broadcaster of the six nations tournament will notably broadcast the match between France and Namibia (Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 9 p.m.) and a quarter-final. M6 will broadcast 18 tournament matches, including a quarter of the tournament. France Télévisions had not broadcast the Rugby World Cup since 2011. M6 will broadcast the competition for the first time on its channel.

BROADCAST OF THE RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023: THE ENTIRE GROUP PHASE TV PROGRAM

Friday, September 8, 2023

  • 9 p.m. France – New Zealand (in Saint-Denis) on TF1

Saturday September 9, 2023

  • 1 p.m. Italy – Namibia (at Saint-Étienne) on M6
  • 3:30 p.m. Ireland – Romania (in Bordeaux) on M6
  • 6 p.m. Australia – Georgia (at Saint-Denis) on M6
  • 9 p.m. England – Argentina (in Marseille) on TF1

Sunday, September 10, 2023

  • 1 p.m. Japan – Chile (in Toulouse) on France Télévisions
  • 5:45 p.m. South Africa – Scotland (in Marseille) on France Télévisions
  • 9 p.m. Wales – Fiji (in Bordeaux) on TF1

Thursday, September 14, 2023

  • 9 p.m. France – Uruguay (in Lille) on TF1

Friday, September 15, 2023

  • 9 p.m. New Zealand – Namibia (in Toulouse) on TF1

Saturday September 16, 2023

  • 3 p.m. Samoa – Chile (to Bordeaux) on M6
  • 5:45 p.m. Wales – Portugal (in Nice) on M6
  • 9 p.m. Ireland – Tonga (in Nantes) on TF1

Sunday, September 17, 2023

  • 3 p.m. South Africa – Romania (in Bordeaux) on France Télévisions
  • 5:45 p.m. Australia – Fiji (in Saint-Etienne) on France Télévisions
  • 9 p.m. England – Japan (in Nice) on TF1

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

  • 5:45 p.m. Italy – Uruguay (in Nice) on M6

Thursday, September 21, 2023

  • 9 p.m. France – Namibia (in Marseille) on France Télévisions

Friday, September 22, 2023

  • 5:45 p.m. Argentina – Samoa (in Saint-Etienne) on M6

Saturday September 23, 2023

  • 2 p.m. Georgia – Portugal (in Toulouse) on M6
  • 5:45 p.m. England – Chile (in Lille) on M6
  • 9 p.m. South Africa – Ireland (in Saint-Denis) on TF1

Sunday, September 24, 2023

  • 5:45 p.m. Scotland – Tonga (in Nice) on France Télévisions
  • 9 p.m. Wales – Australia (in Lyon) on TF1

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

  • 5:45 p.m. Uruguay – Namibia (in Lyon) on M6

Thursday, September 28, 2023

  • 9 p.m. Japan – Samoa (to Toulouse) on M6

Friday, September 29, 2023

  • 9 p.m. New Zealand – Italy (in Lyon) on TF1

Saturday September 30, 2023

  • 3 p.m. Argentina – Chile (in Nantes) on M6
  • 5:45 p.m. Fiji – Georgia (to Bordeaux) on M6
  • 9 p.m. Scotland – Romania (at Lille) on M6

Sunday, October 1 , 2023

  • 5:45 p.m. Australia – Portugal (in Saint-Etienne) on France Télévisions
  • 9 p.m. South Africa – Tonga (in Marseille) on TF1

Thursday, October 5, 2023

  • 9 p.m. New Zealand – Uruguay (in Lyon) on TF1

Friday, October 6, 2023

  • 9 p.m. France – Italy (in Lyon) on TF1

Saturday, October 7, 2023

  • 3 p.m. Wales-Georgia (in Nantes) on France Télévisions
  • 5:45 p.m. England-Samoa (in Lille) on France Télévisions
  • 9 p.m. Ireland-Scotland (in Saint-Denis) on TF1

Sunday, October 8, 2023

  • 1 p.m. Japan-Argentina (in Nantes) on M6
  • 5:45 p.m. Tonga-Romania (to Lille) on M6
  • 9 p.m. Fiji-Portugal (to Toulouse) on M6

RUGBY WORLD CUP BROADCAST: THE FULL TV PROGRAM FOR THE KNOCKOUT STAGE

Saturday October 14, 2023

  • 5 p.m. Quarter-final 1 (in Marseille): channel not yet defined
  • 9 p.m. Quarter-final 2 (in Saint-Denis): chain not yet defined

Sunday, October 15, 2023

  • 5 p.m. Quarter-final 3 (in Marseille): chain not yet defined
  • 9 p.m. Quarter-final 4 (in Saint-Denis): chain not yet defined

Friday, October 20, 2023

  • 9 p.m. Semi-final 1 (in Saint-Denis) on TF1

Saturday, October 21, 2023

  • 9 p.m. Semi-final 2 (in Saint-Denis) on TF1

Friday, October 27, 2023

  • 9 p.m. Match for 3rd place (in Saint-Denis) on TF1

Saturday, October 28, 2023

  • 9 p.m. Final (in Saint-Denis) on TF1

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Rugby World Cup 2023: Where to buy tickets?

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Looking for tickets to Rugby World Cup 2023 matches? Head to the resale service of the official ticket office. The official ticket resale platform for the 2023 World Cup in France opens this Tuesday, January 24, 2023.

It’s Day for all rugby fans who don’t yet have their precious sesame for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. At 7 months and 15 days before the start of the World Cup (September 8), this Tuesday, January 24, 2023, marks an important step on the road to this long-awaited deadline, since the official ticket resale platform opens its doors from 18 pm (French time).

Accessible on tickets.rugbyworldcup.com until the end of the 2023 World Cup, which will end on October 28 with the final at the Stade de France, it allows fans around the world to buy and resell tickets to attend the competition through a secure, transparent, and certified system. Here’s everything you need to know.

6 tickets maximum per purchase

Since January 12, people who bought tickets during the previous sales phases in 2021 and 2022 have the opportunity to offer their tickets on the official resale platform at a unit price depending on the match and category (see price list). But these tickets are only available for purchase from this Tuesday, January 24, in a maximum of 6 tickets per buyer. Be aware that dealers will be able to drop off tickets up to 24 hours before each match. So remember to visit the site regularly to see the different matches available.

  • Information concerning the resale: The reseller will receive the amount of the ticket whose resale is fixed at the unit price (from 10 to 950 €). The payment will be made no later than 2 months after the transaction. The tickets that make up the packs will be resold individually. If a person wishes to resell more than 6 tickets for the same match (acquired over several sales phases), he will have to do it two or more times.
  • Purchase information: The buyer will be able to purchase a maximum of 6 tickets on the official resale platform. A fee representing 10% of the total amount of the order will be applied to cover the costs of managing the platform and securing the transmission of the ticket from the reseller to the buyer. Fans will have the opportunity to donate to Rugby au Cœur (Official Charity of the Rugby World Cup 2023) to support meaningful projects around rugby, focused on education, equal opportunities, and health disability.

France 2023 fight against the black market

Through this official resale platform, intended to offer a secure service and greater flexibility to fans wishing to participate in this great celebration of world rugby, France 2023 reaffirms its determination in the fight against the black market and the deregulation of prices practiced on illegal resale sites or on social networks, all of which are closely monitored.

World Rugby would like to remind fans worldwide that “tickets purchased or resold at unofficial venues do not guarantee access to Rugby World Cup 2023 stadiums and that associated orders will be canceled”. Only resale and purchase on the official resale platform will guarantee the regularity of the ticket and the legality of the transaction.

Rugby World Cup 2023 will take place in France. No less than 48 matches will take place in 9 cities, spread across the country: Paris (Saint-Denis), Marseille, Toulouse, Lyon, Nantes, Lille, Bordeaux, Nice, and Saint-Étienne. Get ready for the most prestigious men’s rugby tournament in the world!

Rugby World Cup 2023: How to get tickets?

The official ticket office is already open. Only one site sells tickets for the matches: rugbyworldcup.com. And if all the meetings are already full, a resale platform is open for purchase since January 24, 2023. This space allows fans from all over the world to buy and resell tickets securely to attend the competition. Tickets are offered at the price of the single sale, within the limit of 6 tickets per person. The purchase and deposit of resale tickets are possible from now until 24 hours before each meeting.

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RWC 2023: England full ranks, Owen Farrell captain of Rugby World Cup

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The England squad is growing again in number: the players available to Steve Borthwick have become 41 who will gather starting from Sunday 2 July in Richmond for the start of the first full-ranked meeting given the RWC.

The group of Premiership finalists (Tom Curry, Elliot Daly, Ben Earl, Owen Farrell, George Ford, Jamie George, Jonny Hill, Maro Itoje, Max Malins, Bevan Rodd, and Manu Tuilagi) has completed their mandatory rest period. They will reach the rest of the internationals, as well as French champion Jack Willis.

Other novelties are represented by the call-up of Theo Dan, a 23-year-old hooker for Saracens, and Tom Willis, brother of Jack who played for the entire season in Bordeaux with a modest profit.

There is instead Luke Cowan-Dickie, whose shoulder injury will prevent him from playing in the World Cup. Ollie Chessum, Ollie Lawrence, Mako Vunipola, Billy Vunipola and Jack Walker, on the other hand, are not part of the group of 41 due to injuries, but will be considered for the final selection.

The most conspicuous absence from the group is that of Zach Mercer, number 8 of Montpellier about to return to England, precisely to participate in the RWC. Possibilities that the head coach does not seem inclined to give him.

Borthwick will choose the final 33-man squad on 7 August. Meanwhile, he has already decided to give the ranks of captain, once again, to Owen Farrell.

“I met Owen about ten days ago – Borthwick told the press conference – We spent two hours walking through the meadows outside Harpenden, talking about everything we have in mind for this team. Owen is a fantastic leader.”

Ellis Genge and Courtney Lawes were named vice-captains.

England, the 41 to prepare for the RWC

After you

Jamie Blamire (Newcastle Falcons, 6 caps)

Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers, 100 caps)

Tom Curry (Sale Sharks, 45 caps)

Theo Dan (Saracens, uncapped)

Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins, 14 caps)

Ben Earl (Saracens, 15 caps)

Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears, 48 ​​caps)

Jamie George (Saracens, 77 caps)

Jonny Hill (Sale Sharks, 19 caps)

Maro Itoje (Saracens, 67 caps)

Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints, 97 caps)

Lewis Ludlam (Northampton Saints, 19 caps)

Joe Marler (Harlequins, 79 caps)

George Martin (Leicester Tigers, 1 cap)

Tom Pearson (London Irish, uncapped)

Val Rapava-Ruskin (Gloucester Rugby, uncapped)

David Ribbans (Northampton Saints, 5 caps)

Bevan Rodd (Sale Sharks, 2 caps)

Kyle Sinckler (Bristol Bears, 61 caps)

Will Stuart (Bath Rugby, 25 caps)

Sam Underhill (Bath Rugby, 29 caps)

Jack Willis (Toulouse, 10 caps)

Tom Willis (Bordeaux Begles, uncapped)

Three-quarters

Henry Arundell (London Irish, 7 caps)

Danny Care (Harlequins, 87 caps)

Joe Cokanasiga (Bath Rugby, 14 caps)

Elliot Daly (Saracens, 57 caps)

Owen Farrell (Saracens, 106 caps)

George Ford (Sale Sharks, 81 caps)

Max Malins (Saracens, 18 caps)

Joe Marchant (Harlequins, 15 caps)

Jonny May (Gloucester Rugby, 72 caps)

Cadan Murley (Harlequins, uncapped)

Guy Porter (Leicester Tigers, 4 caps)

Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs, 56 caps)

Marcus Smith (Harlequins, 21 caps)

Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers, 22 caps)

Manu Tuilagi (Sale Sharks, 51 caps)

Jack van Poortvliet (Leicester Tigers, 12 caps)

Anthony Watson (Leicester Tigers, 55 caps)

Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers, 122 caps)

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Rugby World Cup 2023 Calendar: Dates and Full Program

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The 2023 Rugby World Cup will take place in France! The competition will take place from September 8 to October 28. Discover the schedule, dates, and full program for the Rugby World Cup 2023

20 teams have qualified for the Rugby World Cup which will take place in France from September 8 to October 28.

  • Pool A:  New Zealand, France, Italy, Namibia, Uruguay
  • Pool B:  South Africa, Ireland, Scotland, Romania, Tonga
  • Pool C: Australia, Wales, Fiji, Georgia, Portugal
  • Pool D: England, Argentina, Japan, Samoa, Chile

THE 2023 RUGBY WORLD CUP SCHEDULE

GROUP PHASE PROGRAM

  • SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 9

Italy-Namibia (pool A) at the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium (Saint-Etienne) – 1 p.m.

Ireland-Romania (pool B) at the Matmut Atlantique stadium (Bordeaux) – 3:30 p.m.

Australia-Georgia (pool C) at Stade France (Saint-Denis) – 6 p.m.

England-Argentina (pool D) at the Stade Vélodrome (Marseille) – 9 p.m.

  • SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 10

Japan-Chile (pool D) at the Stadium (Toulouse) – 1 p.m.

South Africa-Scotland (Pool B) at the Stade Vélodrome (Marseille) – 5:45 p.m.

Wales-Fiji (pool C) at the Matmut Atlantique stadium (Bordeaux) – 9 p.m.

  • THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 14

France-Uruguay (pool A) at the Pierre Mauroy stadium (Lille) – 9 p.m.

  • FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 15

New Zealand-Namibia (pool A) at the Stadium (Toulouse) – 9 p.m.

  • SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 16

Samoa-Chile (hen D) at the Matmut Atlantique stadium (Bordeaux) – 3 p.m.

Wales-Portugal (pool C) at the Allianz Riviera (Nice) – 5.45 p.m.

Ireland-Tonga (pool B) at Beaujoire (Nantes) – 9 p.m.

  • SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 17

South Africa-Romania (pool B) at the Matmut Atlantique stadium (Bordeaux) – 3 p.m.

Australia-Fiji (pool C) at the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium (Saint-Etienne) – 5:45 p.m.

England-Japan (pool D) at the Allianz Riviera (Nice) – 9 p.m.

  • WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 20

Italy-Uruguay (pool A) at the Allianz Riviera (Nice) – 5:45 p.m.

  • THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 21

France-Namibia (pool A) at the Vélodrome stadium (Marseille) – 9 p.m.

  • FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 22

Argentina-Samoa (pool D) at the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium (Saint-Etienne) – 5:45 p.m.

  • SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 23

Georgia – Portugal (pool C) at the Stadium (Toulouse) – 2 p.m.

England-Chile (pool D) at the Pierre Mauroy stadium (Lille) – 5:45 p.m.

South Africa-Ireland (pool B) at the Stade de France (Saint-Denis) – 9 p.m.

  • SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 24

Scotland-Tonga (pool B) at the Allianz Riviera (Nice) – 5.45 p.m.

Wales-Australia (pool C) at Parc OL (Lyon) – 9 p.m.

  • WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 27

Uruguay-Namibia (pool A) at Parc OL (Lyon) – 5.45 p.m.

  • THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 28

Japan-Samoa (pool D) at the Stadium (Toulouse) – 9 p.m.

  • FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29

New Zealand-Italy (pool A) at Parc OL (Lyon) – 9 p.m.

  • SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 30

Argentina-Chile (pool D) at Beaujoire (Nantes) – 3 p.m.

Fiji-Georgia (pool C) at the Matmut Atlantique stadium (Bordeaux) – 5:45 p.m.

Scotland-Romania (pool B) at the Pierre Mauroy stadium (Lille) – 9 p.m.

  • SUNDAY 1ST OCTOBER

Australia-Portugal (pool C) at the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium (Saint-Etienne) – 5:45 p.m.

South Africa-Tonga (pool B) at the Stade Vélodrome (Marseille) – 9 p.m.

  • THURSDAY OCTOBER 5

New Zealand-Uruguay (pool A) at Parc OL (Lyon) – 9 p.m.

  • FRIDAY OCTOBER 6

France-Italy (pool A) at Parc OL (Lyon) – 9 p.m.

  • SATURDAY OCTOBER 7

Wales-Georgia (pool C) at Beaujoire (Nantes) – 3 p.m.

England-Samoa (pool D) at the Pierre Mauroy stadium (Lille) – 5:45 p.m.

Ireland-Scotland (pool B) at the Stade de France (Saint-Denis) – 9 p.m.

  • SUNDAY 8 OCTOBER

Japan-Argentina (pool D) at Beaujoire (Nantes) – 1 p.m.

Tonga-Romania (pool B) at the Pierre Mauroy stadium (Lille) – 5:45 p.m.

Fiji-Portugal (pool C) at the Stadium (Toulouse) – 9 p.m.

THE PROGRAM OF THE FINAL PHASE

  • SATURDAY OCTOBER 14

Quarter-final 1: 1st pool C – 2nd pool D at the Vélodrome stadium (Marseille) – 5 p.m.

Quarter-final 2: 1st pool B – 2nd pool A at the Stade de France (Saint-Denis) – 9 p.m.

  • SUNDAY OCTOBER 15

Quarter-final 3: 1st pool D – 2nd pool C at the Vélodrome stadium (Marseille) – 5 p.m.

Quarter-final 4: 1st pool A – 2nd pool B at the Stade de France (Saint-Denis) – 9 p.m.

  • FRIDAY OCTOBER 20

Semi-final 1: winner QF 1 – winner QF 2 at the Stade de France (Saint-Denis) – 9 p.m.

  • SATURDAY 21 OCTOBER

Semi-final 2: winner QF 3 – winner QF 4 at the Stade de France (Saint-Denis) – 9 p.m.

  • FRIDAY OCTOBER 27

Match for 3rd place: loser DF 1 – loser DF 2 at the Stade de France (Saint-Denis) – 9 p.m.

  • SATURDAY 28 OCTOBER

Final: winner DF 1 – winner DF 2 at the Stade de France (Saint-Denis) – 9 p.m.

HOW TO WATCH RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023 ON TV?

Three broadcasters will share the broadcast of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. M6, France Television, and TF1 will broadcast the competition. All the matches of the French team in the group stage will be posted on TF1.

13 weeks away from The Rugby World Cup France 2023

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Little by little the anxiety for the start of the Tenth Rugby World Cup is gaining ground. On Wednesday, May 31, the countdown to the Kick off of France 2023 was presented in the heart of Paris, the tournament that promises to mark a before and after in the history of the World Cup ovals. The Arc de Triomphe was dyed with Rugby and all of France is looking forward to Friday, September 8, when their selected Les Blues face the All Blacks in the French capital, a dream debut for the organizers.

The numbers that are handled in the account or tickets already sold, the number of people who will attend the tournament, and the effect produced by an event of this magnitude, which is only behind the Soccer World Cup and the Olympic Games.

After passing through South Africa, from the country of the last champions, the Webb Ellis, the precious trophy lifted by champions, arrived in France. The person in charge of escorting the Cup was the South African Tendai Mtawarira, historic forward of the Springboks, champion in Japan 2029.

Not only for fans of rugby but also for sports, to schedule Thursday, September 8 at 4:15 p.m. (Argentine time) in Paris. Firstly, the opening ceremony and then the main course, a duel that has a lot of World Cup history, even both teams starred in two finals, as well as crosses in decisive instances: France vs. New Zealand or Les Blues vs. All Blacks. Not even the organizers imagined that the draw would give them this start to the tournament.

A day later, on Saturday, September 9 in Marseille at 4:00 p.m. (Argentine time), Los Pumas will debut for the third time against England, a team they could never defeat in World Cups, the record is three English wins in the same number of clashes. All in the group stage, on May 27, 199 urban Durban: Argentina 18, England 24; on September 10, 2011, in Dunedin: Argentina 9, England 13 and on October 5, 2019, in Tokyo: Argentina 10, England 39.

The second match that the team led by Australian Michael Cheika will play will be against Samoa on Friday, September 22 at 12:45 pm at the Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in Saint-Étienne.

The third game of D for Argentina will be against Chile, on Saturday, September 30 at 10 a.m. (Argentine time), at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes, and in the same stadium but eight days later (Sunday, October 8), Los Pumas will face Japan from 8 (Argentine time).

Astonishing numbers and data

Since France 2023, the organizing body for the World Cup together with World Rugby reported shocking figures. Firstly the provision of tournament medals made from recycled phones, collected through the community rugby initiative

It was then confirmed that RWC 2023 is the fastest-ever edition of ticket sales, with almost 2.5 million already sold and some 600,000 fans traveling to enjoy rugby union’s biggest celebration ever.

French public approval exceeds 90%, with 74% of the host nation’s population planning to interact with RWC 2023

Plans were unveiled for the stunning Rugby Villages that will provide celebration areas for local and international fans in host cities across France.

The most popular rugby event in history

Tournament organizers released the results of the public survey establishing this Rugby World Cup as the most popular and impactful, as rugby fever took hold.

90% of French people support the country as the host state Rugbld Cup, with 76% joining the celebrations in stadiums, Rugby Villages in host cities, or through media and television coverage

More than 600,000 international visitors are expected to join the celebrations in France, a record for a Rugby World Cup

Tickets sold out in record time – all available tickets sold out a year early and France 2023 will break the attendance record for RWC 2015

72% of those who bought tickets will attend with their family, and 45% with friends, underlining the celebration of the union.