As France prepares to host the highly expected Rugby World Cup 2023, rugby fans from around the globe are eagerly awaiting what promises to be a blockbuster tournament. With the Les Bleus fan base hoping for a historic victory on home soil, the stakes have never been higher.
In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the details of the tournament, including the schedule, fixtures, results, kick-off times, venues, team records and more.
Rugby World Cup 2023 pools
- Pool A: France, New Zealand, Italy, Uruguay, Namibia.
- Pool B: South Africa, Ireland, Scotland, Tonga, Romania.
- Pool C: Wales, Australia, Fiji, Georgia, Portugal.
- Pool D: England, Japan, Argentina, Samoa, Chile.
Rugby World Cup 2023 full fixtures and schedule
POOL MATCHES
- Friday, Sept 8 – France 27 New Zealand 13
- Saturday, Sept 9 – Italy v Namibia, Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, 12.00pm
- Saturday, Sept 9 – Ireland v Romania, Stade de Bordeaux, 2.30pm
- Saturday, Sept 9 – Australia v Georgia, Stade de France, 5pm
- Saturday, Sept 9 – England v Argentina, Stade de Marseille, 8pm
- Sunday, Sept 10 – Japan v Chile, Stade de Toulouse, 12pm
- Sunday, Sept 10 – South Africa v Scotland, Stade de Marseille, 4.45pm
- Sunday, Sept 10 – Wales v Fiji, Stade de Bordeaux, 8pm
- Thursday, Sept 14 – France v Uruguay, Stade Pierre-Mauroy, 8pm
- Friday, Sept 15 – New Zealand v Namibia, Stadium de Toulouse, 8pm
- Saturday, Sept 16 – Samoa v Chile, Stade de Bordeaux, 2pm – ITV 4
- Saturday, Sept 16 – Wales v Portugal, Stade de Nice 4.45pm
- Saturday, Sept 16 – Ireland v Tonga, Stade de la Beaujoire, 8pm
- Sunday, Sept 17 – South Africa v Romania, Stade de Bordeaux, 2pm
- Sunday, Sept 17 – Australia v Fiji, Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, 4.45pm
- Sunday, Sept 17 – England v Japan, Stade de Nice, 8pm
- Wednesday, Sept 20 – Italy v Uruguay, Stade de Nice, 4.45pm – ITV 4
- Thursday, Sept 21 – France v Namibia, Stade de Marseille, 8pm – ITV 4
- Friday, Sept 22 – Argentina v Samoa, Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, 4.45pm
- Saturday, Sept 23 – Georgia v Portugal, Stadium de Toulouse, 1pm
- Saturday, Sept 23 – England v Chile, Stade Pierre-Mauroy, 4.45pm
- Saturday, Sept 23 – South Africa v Ireland, Stade de France, 8pm
- Sunday, Sept 24 – Scotland v Tonga, Stade de Nice, 4.45pm
- Sunday, Sept 24 – Wales v Australia, OL Stadium, 8pm
- Wednesday, Sept 27 – Uruguay v Namibia, OL Stadium, 4.45pm – ITV 4
- Thursday, Sept 28 – Japan v Samoa, Stade de Toulouse, 8pm – ITV 4
- Friday, Sept 29 – New Zealand v Italy, OL Stadium, 8pm
- Saturday, Sept 30 – Argentina v Chile, Stade de la Beaujoire, 2pm
- Saturday, Sept 30 – Fiji v Georgia, Stade de Bordeaux, 4.45pm
- Saturday, Sept 30 – Scotland v Romania, Stade Pierre-Mauroy, 8pm
- Sunday, Oct 1 – Australia v Portugal, Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, 4.45pm – ITV 4
- Sunday, Oct 1 – South Africa v Tonga, Stade de Marseille, 8pm
- Thursday, Oct 5 – New Zealand v Uruguay, OL Stadium, 8pm – ITV 4
- Friday, Oct 6 – France v Italy, OL Stadium, 8pm
- Saturday, Oct 7 – Wales v Georgia, Stade de la Beaujoire, 2pm
- Saturday, Oct 7 – England v Samoa, Stade Pierre-Mauroy, 4.45pm
- Saturday, Oct 7 – Ireland v Scotland, Stade de France, 8pm
- Sunday, Oct 8 – Japan v Argentina, Stade de la Beaujoire, 12pm
- Sunday, Oct 8 – Tonga v Romania, Stade Pierre-Mauroy, 4.45pm – ITV 3
- Sunday, Oct 8 – Fiji v Portugal, Stade de Toulouse, 8pm – ITV 4
QUARTER-FINALS
- Saturday, Oct 14 – Winner Pool C v Runner-up Pool D, Stade de Marseille, 4pm
- Saturday, Oct 14 – Winner Pool B v Runner-up Pool A, Stade de France, 8pm
- Sunday, Oct 15 – Winner Pool D v Runner-up Pool C, Stade de Marseille, 4pm
- Sunday, Oct 15 – Winner Pool A v Runner-up Pool B, Stade de France, 8pm
SEMI-FINALS
- Friday, Oct 20 – Winner QF 1 v Winner QF 2, Stade de France, 8pm
- Saturday, Oct 21 – Winner QF 3 v Winner QF 4, Stade de France, 8pm
BRONZE-MEDAL MATCH
- Friday, Oct 27 – Runner-up SF 1 v Runner-up SF 2, Stade de France, 8pm
FINAL
- Saturday, Oct 28 – Winner SF 1 v Winner SF 2, Stade de France, 8pm
FAQs
Which team has won the Rugby World Cup the most number of times?
New Zealand has emerged victorious in the Rugby World Cup three times, more than any other team.
When will the Rugby World Cup 2023 begin and end?
The Rugby World Cup 2023 is set to commence on Friday, September 8, and will culminate with the final match on Saturday, October 28.