The Rugby World Cup 2023 is set to take place in France from 8 September to 28 October 2023. This is the ninth edition of the Rugby World Cup, which is held every four years. The tournament will feature 20 teams from across the world, competing for the coveted William Webb Ellis Trophy.
Schedule for RWC 2023 – Rugby World Cup 2023
The 20 teams will be divided into four pools of five teams each. The top two teams from each pool will advance to the knockout stage, which will feature quarter-finals, semi-finals, and a final. The winner of the tournament will be crowned the world champion of rugby.
The schedule for the Rugby World Cup 2023 has been released, and fans are excited about the matches that are to come. The tournament will start with a match between France and South Africa at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris. This match is set to be a spectacle, as both teams have a rich history in international rugby.
| Date | Fixture | UK Kick-off Time |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 8, 2023 | France vs New Zealand | 8pm |
| Saturday, September 9, 2023 | Italy vs Namibia | 12pm |
| Saturday, September 9, 2023 | Ireland vs Romania | 2.30pm |
| Saturday, September 9, 2023 | Australia vs Georgia | 5pm |
| Saturday, September 9, 2023 | England vs Argentina | 8pm |
| Sunday, September 10, 2023 | Japan vs Chile | 12pm |
| Sunday, September 10, 2023 | South Africa vs Scotland | 4.45pm |
| Sunday, September 10, 2023 | Wales vs Fiji | 8pm |
| Thursday, September 14, 2023 | France vs Uruguay | 8pm |
| Friday, September 15, 2023 | New Zealand vs Namibia | 8pm |
| Saturday, September 16, 2023 | Samoa vs Chile | 2pm |
| Saturday, September 16, 2023 | Wales vs Portugal | 4.45pm |
| Saturday, September 16, 2023 | Ireland vs Tonga | 8pm |
| Sunday, September 17, 2023 | South Africa vs Romania | 2pm |
| Sunday, September 17, 2023 | Australia vs Fiji | 4.45pm |
| Sunday, September 17, 2023 | England vs Japan | 8 pm |
Schedule From 20th September 2023.
| Date | Match | Time (UK Time) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2023 | Italy vs Uruguay | 4.45pm | Nice |
| September 21, 2023 | France vs Namibia | 8pm | Marseille |
| September 22, 2023 | Argentina vs Samoa | 4.45pm | Saint-Etienne |
| September 23, 2023 | Georgia vs Portugal | 1pm | Toulouse |
| September 23, 2023 | England vs Chile | 4.45pm | Lille |
| September 23, 2023 | South Africa vs Ireland | 8pm | Paris |
| September 24, 2023 | Scotland vs Tonga | 4.45pm | Nice |
| September 24, 2023 | Wales vs Australia | 8pm | Lyon |
| September 27, 2023 | Uruguay vs Namibia | 4.45pm | Lyon |
| September 28, 2023 | Japan vs Samoa | 8pm | Toulouse |
| September 19, 2023 | New Zealand vs Italy | 8pm | Lyon |
| September 30, 2023 | Argentina vs Chile | 2pm | Nantes |
| September 30, 2023 | Fiji vs Georgia | 4.45pm | Bordeaux |
| September 30, 2023 | Scotland vs Romania | 8pm | Lille |
| October 1, 2023 | Australia vs Portugal | 4.45pm | Saint-Etienne |
| October 1, 2023 | South Africa vs Tonga | 8pm | Marseille |
| October 5, 2023 | New Zealand vs Uruguay | 8pm | Lyon |
| October 6, 2023 | France vs Italy | 8pm | Lyon |
| October 7, 2023 | Wales vs Georgia | 2pm | Nantes |
| October 7, 2023 | England vs Samoa | 4.45pm | Lille |
| October 7, 2023 | Ireland vs Scotland | 8pm | Paris |
| October 8, 2023 | Japan vs Argentina | 12pm | Nantes |
| October 8, 2023 | Tonga vs Romania | 4.45pm | Lille |
| October 8, 2023 | Fiji vs Portugal | 8pm | Toulouse |
Preview
One of the highlights of the Rugby World Cup 2023 schedule is the match between New Zealand and England, which will take place on 2 October 2023 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis. Both teams are considered among the best in the world, and their match is sure to be a closely contested battle.Another match that fans are looking forward to is the clash between Ireland and Scotland, which will take place on 7 October 2023 at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes.
Both teams are renowned for their strong forward packs and aggressive playing styles, making for an exciting match.The quarter-finals will take place on 14 and 15 October 2023, with the semi-finals being played on 21 and 22 October 2023.
The final will be held on 28 October 2023 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis.The Rugby World Cup 2023 schedule is packed with exciting matches, and fans from around the world are already making their travel plans to France to witness the action.
The tournament promises to be one of the biggest events in international rugby, and fans are eager to see which team will be crowned world champion.In conclusion, the Rugby World Cup 2023 schedule is set to be an exciting tournament, with matches between some of the best teams in the world.
Fans are already eagerly awaiting the start of the tournament, and with the schedule now released, they can start planning their trips to France. The tournament promises to be an unforgettable experience, and fans are sure to witness some of the best rugby ever played.