Rugby World Cup 2023, Schedule & Live Streaming

The 2023 Rugby World Cup is scheduled in France from Friday, September 8, to Saturday, October 28. It’s already shaping up to be a fascinating event, with Ireland, the hosts, France will remain Rugby World Cup favourites. South Africa will defend their championship after defeating England 32-12 in the 2019 final in Japan, while three-time winners New Zealand will also try to get over their top place again. Romania has taken over Pool B after Spain’s appeal against their exclusion was rejected in June 2022.

Namibia qualified for their sixth World Cup by defeating Kenya 36-0 in the final of the Rugby Africa Cup in Aix-en-Provence. They are assigned to Pool A. Chile will participate in their first Rugby World Cup after defeating the United States in two legs to qualify as Americas Two and grab the last berth in Pool D, while Tonga completed Pool B by defeating Hong Kong 44-22 in the Asia Pacific One play-off.

Finally, Portugal qualified for the Rugby World Cup 2023 after defeating the United States in a two-leg match. They are located in Pool C. In this guide, I will share the complete details of Rugby World Cup 2023, so be seated for a while. If anything is missing, please do mention it in the comment section.

The Rugby World Cup held in a different location every four years. In 2023, it will be hosted in France, while the last one will be held in Japan at the Hanazono, Rugby Stadium. The Men’s Rugby World Cup consists of 48 games spread over seven weeks.

How to Watch Rugby World Cup 2023 Online Anywhere in the World

Just as the TV broadcasters, there are online streaming apps that will be broadcasting the matches of the Rugby WC in 2023. But during the event you may be traveling outside your native country. But there is a unique way to live stream the Rugby World Cup 2023 anywhere in the world.

1. Subscribe to ExpressVPN and install it on your devices after downloading the app form the official website.
2. Launch the app and set your location to the country whose broadcasters you wish to unblock. For example, if you want to watch the games on US broadcasters, set your location to the US servers. To watch the games on UK broadcasters, navigate to the UK server.

How to Live Stream Rugby World Cup 2023 Online for Free

Rugby is prevalent in many nations, although many do not have an official broadcaster. If you live in a nation without a broadcaster and want to watch the Rugby World Cup 2023, here is a simple and inexpensive way!

Follow the steps outlined below:

• Get ExpressVPN.
• Connect to a server located in the UK.
• Sign up for ITV. You may need to enter a valid UK postal code (e.g., WC1X 0AA).
• Start watching for free.

Rugby World Cup 2023 Schedule and Fixtures

Here is the complete schedule of matches from the Group Stage. There are 4 Groups, where each team will play their games. Finally, the top 2 teams will qualify for the knockout stage of the event. This year the groups are made to be balanced so that the competition remains intact.

Here is the complete split:

Pool A – New Zealand, France, Italy, Uruguay, Namibia

• Fri 8 Sept France v New Zealand (Stade de France, Saint-Denis)
• Sat 9 Sept Italy v Namibia (Stade Geoffroy Guichard, Saint-Étienne)
• Thu 14 Sept France v Uruguay (Stade Pierre Mauroy, Lille)
• Fri 15 Sept New Zealand v Namibia (Stadium de Toulouse, Toulouse)
• Wed 20 Sept Italy v Uruguay (Stade de Nice, Nice)
• Thu 21 Sept France v Namibia (Stade Vélodrome, Marseille)
• Wed 27 Sept Uruguay v Namibia (Parc OL, Lyon)
• Fri 29 Sept New Zealand v Italy (Parc OL, Lyon)
• Thu 5 Oct New Zealand v Uruguay (Parc OL, Lyon)
• Fri 6 Oct France v Italy (Parc OL, Lyon)

Pool B – South Africa, Ireland, Scotland, Romania, Tonga

• Sat 9 Sept Ireland v Romania (Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux)
• Sun 10 Sept South Africa v Scotland (Stade Vélodrome, Marseille)
• Sat 16 Sept Ireland v Tonga (Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes)
• Sun 17 Sept South Africa v Romania (Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux)
• Sat 23 Sept South Africa v Ireland (Stade de France, Saint-Denis)
• Sun 24 Sept Scotland v Tonga (Stade de Nice, Nice)
• Sat 30 Sept Scotland v Romania (Stade Pierre Mauroy, Lille)
• Sun 1 Oct South Africa v Tonga (Stade Vélodrome, Marseille)
• Sat 7 Oct Ireland v Scotland (Stade de France, Saint-Denis)
• Sun 8 Oct Tonga v Romania (Stade Pierre Mauroy, Lille)

Pool C – Wales, Australia, Fiji, Georgia, Portugal

• Sat 9 Sept Australia v Georgia (Stade de France, Saint-Denis)
• Sun 10 Sept Wales v Fiji (Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux)
• Sat 16 Sept Wales v Portugal (Stade de Nice, Nice)
• Sun 17 Sept Australia v Fiji (Stade Geoffroy Guichard, Saint-Étienne)
• Sat 23 Sept Georgia v Portugal (Stadium de Toulouse, Toulouse)
• Sun 24 Sept Wales v Australia (Parc OL, Lyon)
• Sat 30 Sept Fiji v Georgia (Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux)
• Sun 1 Oct Australia v Portugal (Stade Geoffroy Guichard, Saint-Étienne)
• Sat 7 Oct Wales v Georgia (Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes)
• Sun 8 Oct Fiji v Portugal (Stadium de Toulouse, Toulouse)

Pool D – England, Japan, Argentina, Samoa, Chile

• Sat 9 Sept England v Argentina (Stade Vélodrome, Marseille)
• Sun 10 Sept Japan v Chile (Stadium de Toulouse, Toulouse)
• Sat 16 Sept Samoa v Chile (Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux)
• Sun 17 Sept England v Japan (Stade de Nice, Nice)
• Fri 22 Sept Argentina v Samoa (Stade Geoffroy Guichard, Saint-Étienne)
• Sat 23 Sept England v Chile (Stade Pierre Mauroy, Lille)
• Thu 28 Sept Japan v Samoa (Stadium de Toulouse, Toulouse)
• Sat 30 Sept Argentina v Chile (Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes)
• Sat 7 Oct England v Samoa (Stade Pierre Mauroy, Lille)
• Sun 8 Oct Japan v Argentina (Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes)

Quarter-finals

• Sat 14 Oct Winner Pool C v Runner-up Pool D (Stade Vélodrome, Marseille)
• Sat 14 Oct Winner Pool B v Runner-up Pool A (Stade de France, Saint-Denis)
• Sun 15 Oct Winner Pool D v Runner-up Pool C (Stade Vélodrome, Marseille)
• Sun 15 Oct Winner Pool A v Runner-up Pool B (Stade de France, Saint-Denis)

Semi-finals

• Fri 20 Oct Winner Quarter-final 1 v Winner Quarter-final 2 (Stade de France, Saint-Denis)
• Sat 21 Oct Winner Quarter-final 3 v Winner Quarter-final 4 (Stade de France, Saint-Denis)

Third-place match

• Fri 27 Oct Third-place Play-off (Stade de France, Saint-Denis)

Final

• Sat 28 Oct Final (Stade de France, Saint-Denis)

Schedule Breakdown

Australia Schedule

Argentina Schedule

Chile Schedule

England Schedule

Fiji Schedule

Georgia Schedule

Ireland Schedule

Italy Schedule

Japan Schedule

Namibia Schedule

New Zealand Schedule

Portugal Schedule

Romania Schedule

Samoa Schedule

Scotland Schedule

South Africa Schedule

Tonga Schedule

Uruguay Schedule

Wales Schedule

France Schedule

Venues for RWC 2023

The tournament will be held at nine different locations around the country. The final will be held in the Stade de France, Saint-Denis, which has a capacity of 81,338 people. The Stadium de Toulouse, Toulouse, has the least capacity of 33,150 people.

There are seven more venues, and the venue is as follows:

• Stade de France, Saint-Denis – 81,338 capacity
• Stade Vélodrome, Marseille – 67,394
• Groupama Stadium, Lyon – 59,186
• Stade Pierre Mauroy, Lille – 50,186
• Matmut Atlantique, Bordeaux – 42,115
• Geoffroy Stadium (Stade Geoffroy Guichard) – 41,965
• Beaujoire Stadium (Stade de la Beaujoire) – 37,473
• Allianz Riviera – Nice Stadium (Allianz Riviera) – 35,169
• Stadium de Toulouse (Stadium TFC), Toulouse – 33,150

Rugby World Cup 2023 Squads and Records

1. England Team Squad and Record
2. Australia Team Squad and Record
3. South Africa Team Squad and Record
4. Wales Team Squad and Record
5. France Team Squad and Record
6. New Zealand Team Squad and Record
7. Ireland Team Squad and Record
8. Argentina Team Squad and Record
9. Scotland Team Squad and Record
10. Italy Team Squad and Record
11. Japan Team Squad and Record
12. Fiji Team Squad and Record

RWC Hosts Over the Year

Event	Year	Country
12	2031	USA
11	2027	Australia
10	2023	France
9	2019	Japan
8	2015	England
7	2011	New Zealand
6	2007	France
5	2003	Australia
4	1999	Wales
3	1995	South Africa

Where to Buy Rugby World Cup 2023 Tickets

The official website is arguably the best source to buy the Rugby World Cup tickets. The online sale has already been launched so hurry up and book your tickets immediately.

Rugby WC 2023 Ticket Prices

Types of Tickets for Rugby World Cup 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023 tickets are available in various varieties.

These are some examples:

Individual Tickets

These tickets allow you to attend a single match of your choice. They are offered in several categories, including Category A (the best seats in the stadium), Category B, Category C, and Category D (the cheapest tickets in the stadium). Individual match tickets vary in price depending on the category, match, and location.

Follow My Team Pack

You may follow a certain team throughout the tournament with this ticket bundle. It includes tickets to all of your preferred team’s matches, as well as lodging, transportation, and other benefits.

City Pack

This ticket package allows you to attend matches in a specific host city. It includes tickets to all matches played in that city, as well as accommodations, transportation, and other perks.

Knockout Pack

This ticket package allows you to attend all of the tournament’s knockout matches, including the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final. It includes Category A tickets to all matches and hotel accommodations, transportation, and other perks.

Travel Packages

These packages include tickets, accommodations, transportation, and other perks all in one easy package. Travel packages for specific matches, host cities, and the full tournament are available. It should be noted that Rugby World Cup 2023 tickets are in high demand and will likely sell out rapidly. As a result, it is strongly advised that you get your tickets as soon as possible to avoid any disappointment.

Rugby World Cup 2023 Tickets Buying Tips

There are several options to acquire tickets to attend the Rugby World Cup in 2023. When it becomes available, you can purchase tickets straight from the website.

1. You can register your interest in purchasing tickets on the Rugby World Cup 2023 official website. This ensures that you are among the first to know when tickets go on sale and have access to unique pre-sales.
2. Ticket resellers that are allowed to sell tickets are also available. These resellers may provide packages that include tickets, accommodations, and other perks. However, when purchasing tickets from resellers, it is crucial to be cautious because there is always the risk of fraudulent activity.
3. When purchasing tickets, make sure to read the terms and conditions carefully. These will include important information such as the stadium’s refund policy, restrictions on ticket transfers, and prohibited items.

Obtaining Rugby World Cup 2023 tickets might be difficult because demand is high and tickets are limited. Here are some pointers to help you get your tickets:

1. By expressing your interest on the official Rugby World Cup 2023 website, you will be among the first to hear when tickets go on sale and will have access to unique pre-sale opportunities.
2. You may have a higher chance of obtaining tickets if you are willing to attend numerous matches or follow a specific club.
3. Follow My Team Packs and City Packs may be less in demand than individual match tickets or knockout packs, so consider them if you can’t obtain the desired tickets.
4. When tickets go on sale, have your payment information and other details ready to ensure a smooth and quick checkout process.
5. Examine for special offers and discounts: Some credit card companies, travel agencies, and other organizations may give special offers or discounts on Rugby World Cup 2023 tickets.
6. When purchasing tickets from illegal resellers or other third-party websites, exercise caution because there is always the potential for fraudulent activity.

World Cup Rugby 2023 Official TV Broadcasters

Here is the complete list of TV broadcasters for the Rugby WC 2023 worldwide.

RWC 2023 Europe TV Channels

Country or Region	Broadcasters
France	TF1 Group
Albania, Kosovo	DigitAlb
Belgium	Telenet
Cyprus	CYTA
Czech Republic, Slovakia	Pragosport
Georgia	GPB
Germany	Click Here To Know
Ireland	Eir Sport RTE
Italy	RAI
Latvia	LTV7
Netherlands	Ziggo Sport
Nordic (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden)	NENT
Poland	Polsat
Portugal	Sport TV
Russia	Match TV
Romania	TVR
Spain, Andorra	Movistar+
United Kingdom (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland)	ITV, S4C (in Welsh language)

Related: How to Watch RWC 2023 in Canada

RWC 2023 TV Channels ASIA, OCEANIA AND PACIFIC

Country or Region	Broadcasters
Australia	Fox Sports, Network Ten
Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Cook Islands, East Timor, Solomon Islands, Niue, Nauru, Vanuatu, Kiribati, Northern Marianas, Tokelau, Tahiti, Tuvalu, New Caledonia, American Samoa, Marshall Islands, Palau and Federated States of Micronesia. Papua New Guinea Wallis and Futuna, Nouvelle Caledonie, Iles Esparses, Polynesie Francaise	Fiji TV
Hong Kong	beIN SPORTS
Indian Sub-Continent (India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Maldives)	Sony Pictures Networks India
Japan	DAZN, J Sports, NHK, Nippon TV
Malaysia	RTM
New Zealand	TVNZ, Spark
South-East Asia (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam)	beIN SPORTS
Taiwan	ELTA

AMERICAS TV Channels for Rugby WC 2023

Country or Region	Broadcasters
Watch RWC online in Argentina on	Television Publica (TPA)
Brazil	ESPN (Brasil)
Canada	TSN (English), RDS (French)
Latin America (Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, Mexico, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama)	ESPN Latin America
United States of America	NBCUniversal (NBC, NBCSN, CNBC in English; Univision in Spanish)
Uruguay	Channel 10
Caribbean (Anguilla, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bonaire, Cayman Islands, Curacao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Haiti, Nevis, St Kitts, St Lucia, St Maarten, Tortola, Trinidad & Tobago, Antigua, British Virgin Islands, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Barts, St. Eustatias, St Vincent).	ESPN

MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA TV Channels

Country or Region	Broadcasters
Middle East and North Africa (Algeria, Bahrain, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Somalia, Sudan, Tunisia, Syria, United Arab Emirates, Yemen)	beIN SPORTS
Israel	Charlton
Sub-Saharan Africa (Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Reunion, Rwanda, Sao Tome & Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Socotra, South Africa, St. Helena and Ascension, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zanzibar, Zimbabwe)	SuperSport

Live Stream RWC online in South Africa

Best Apps to Live Stream Rugby World Cup 2023 Online

As previously said, rugby is a sport only practised in a few nations. However, the craze is enormous wherever the sport is passionately followed.

The user has several streaming choices; however, many are geo-restricted, so fans must find the best streaming platform in their country. A few years ago, a cable network and television were the only perfect combo for watching sports. However, via various online streaming platforms, you can now watch live rugby streams on mobile, television, laptops, and desktop computers.

TenPlay and Fox Sports will jointly broadcast Australia’s forthcoming Rugby World Cup 2023. Some of the matches will be shown live on Ten Network. Fox Sports can stream all 48 of the league’s matches live. Fox Sports is available for streaming on Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows PC, and Mac. TenPlay, on the other hand, is accessible via Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and Apple TV.

ITV and ITVX (UK)

ITV plc controls thirteen franchises through its subsidiary business ITV Broadcasting Limited and broadcasts to England, Wales, southern Scotland, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, and Northern Ireland. ITV is the sole broadcaster for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in the United Kingdom, meaning you’ll be able to watch all of the games on one of the numerous ITV-branded channels. If you don’t have a TV, you may watch ITVX on your computer, phone, tablet, or smart TV, which allows you to live stream ITV stations.

Related: How to Watch Rugby World Cup 2023 outside the UK

beIN Sports (MENA and Middle East)

beIN Sports is a major broadcasting network in MENA and South Asian nations and a handful in Europe. However, this does not imply that beIN Sports will broadcast Rugby World Cup matches in all of these locations. France participates in the RLWC, and beIN Sports is the official broadcaster in France and Middle East, streaming all 48 matches.

Sport en France (France)

TF1 is a live and on-demand streaming service that provides the greatest programming if you reside in France. MYTF1 is a TF1, TMC, and TFX online service that allows Internet users to stream programs, sports, and series for a modest cost. It is one of the official broadcasters of the Rugby World Cup, and it appears it will remain so soon.

You can stream it on Android, iOS, PC, Mac, and Xbox; you have access to one of the top channels in the world.

Related: How to Watch Rugby World Cup 2023 in France

Sky Sports (New Zealand)

If you reside in New Zealand, Sky Sport will broadcast all rugby matches live. Sky Sports will broadcast all 48 RLWC matches live in English commentary. You may watch all of the matches without interruption on the app too.

Related: Watch Rugby World Cup online in Australia and New Zealand

EM TV (Papua New Guinea)

EM TV has the official broadcasting TV rights of the Rugby World Cup 2023 in Papua New Guinea. It is a free-to-air channel, and fans can enjoy the matches live with a cable subscription. You do not have to pay extra fees to access EM TV.

NBC Sports (USA)

The official broadcaster for this year’s RWC will be NBC Sports. The channel covers practically every aspect of sports. It broadcasts many other sporting events, including the NFL, Nascar, Formula 1, Premier League, PGA, and the RWC.

A cable subscription is required to watch NBC Sports. Aside from that, you’ll only be able to watch a few videos that aren’t particularly important. After signing in with your cable credentials, you can watch the 2023 Rugby World Cup live on Xbox, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, Windows, Apple iOS, Android, and Mac.

Related: Live Stream RWC 2023 Outside USA

How to Listen to the Rugby World Cup 2023 (Radio Coverage)

BBC got the official radio coverage rights for the rugby world cup 2023. read more

Rugby World Cup 2023 Opening Ceremony

The participants of the Rugby World Cup 2023 is not announced yet, however, it will be held on Fri 8 Sept at Stade de France, Saint-Denis, before the match between France v New Zealand. There will be fireworks, song and dance performances besides the trophy revelation and flag ceremony.

Here are the few glimpse of the Rugby WC 2019.

Rugby World Cup 2023 Prize Money

The prize money for the RWC 2023 is not yet out, however it is expected to be manifold in comparison to the last cup which was held in Japan in 2019.

RFU claimed that the 2019 world cup jackpot stands for £7 million, around £220,000 per player. While the winner took home a fortune of £325,000, around £10,000 per player.

The team wise breakdown was not found anywhere on the internet.

According to rumors, the current world cup will bring an opportunity of about £8 million. For winners it will be £400,000.

Rugby World Cup Past Winners

Here is the complete list of the past RWC winners.

Year	Winners	Final score	Runners-up	Venue	Location	Attendance
1987	New Zealand	29–9	France	Eden Park	Auckland, New Zealand	48,035
1991	Australia	12–6	England	Twickenham	London, England	56,208
1995	South Africa	15–12	New Zealand	Ellis Park	Johannesburg, South Africa	62,000
1999	Australia	35–12	France	Millennium Stadium	Cardiff, Wales	72,500
2003	England	20–17	Australia	Telstra Stadium	Sydney, Australia	82,957
2007	South Africa	15–6	England	Stade de France	Paris, France	80,430
2011	New Zealand	8–7	France	Eden Park	Auckland, New Zealand	61,079
2015	New Zealand	34–17	Australia	Twickenham	London, England	80,125
2019	South Africa	32–12	England	Nissan Stadium	Yokohama, Japan	70,103

Who has won the most Rugby World Cups

NewZealand and South Africa are leading the board with the total number of 3 cups in their wardrobes.

National team	Wins	Runners-up	Total finals	Years won	Years runners-up
New Zealand	3	1	4	1987, 2011, 2015	1995
South Africa	3	0	3	1995, 2007, 2019	—
Australia	2	2	4	1991, 1999	2003, 2015
England	1	3	4	2003	1991, 2007, 2019
France	0	3	3	—	1987, 1999, 2011

How to Watch Rugby World Cup While Traveling Abroad

While the Rugby World Cup is going, it may be possible that you are outside your current jurisdiction. What will you di in this situation? Don’t worry I have the solution to your problem.

A VPN allows you to virtually change your location where ever you want to. It means that if you are in UK, you can be virtually in the US by merely connecting to the US server. With a VPN you can access to any blocked streaming services you want in a go!

Is Rugby Same as USA’s NFL

No, Rugby is a different game in comparison to USA’s NFL.

In short, the playing rules are quite different between the NFL and Rugby. Since American football only allows 11 players each game, rugby allows 15. In American football, a player may be subbed in or out at any time. A substituted player in rugby is not permitted to enter the field again since there is a 23-player squad.

Related: NFL 2023-24 Schedule

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FAQs

How can I watch the Rugby World Cup live online?

You can watch the Rugby World Cup live online through various streaming platforms and websites that have acquired broadcasting rights for the event. These platforms includes official sports streaming services, sports networks’ websites, or dedicated Rugby World Cup streaming platforms. Most common known apps includes the SlingTV, fuboTV, DirecTV Stream, HuluTV and Youtube TV.

Which streaming platforms typically offer Rugby World Cup live streaming?

Major sports networks and streaming services that have acquired broadcasting rights often offer Rugby World Cup live streaming. Examples might include platforms like ESPN, Sky Sports, NBC Sports, beIN Sports, and more, depending on your region.

Can I watch the Rugby World Cup on my mobile device?

Yes, you can watch the Rugby World Cup on your mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet, through dedicated streaming apps provided by the broadcasting platforms. Many streaming services offer apps for both iOS and Android devices, allowing you to watch matches on the go.

Is there a way to watch the Rugby World Cup live for free?

While many streaming options require a subscription or payment, there are some websites or platforms that offer free live streams of the Rugby World Cup matches for free. You can avail free trail period of certain streaming services. Streaming apps like YoutubeTV, SlingTV, HuluTV and DirecTV Stream offer free trials.

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