All games are streaming in New Zealand on Sky Sport Now. See below for a full schedule of games and kick-off times.
About the 2023 Rugby World Cup
The 2023 Rugby World Cup – the tenth – will be hosted by France and played in stadiums in Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Lille, Bordeaux, Saint-Etienne, Nice, Nantes, and Toulouse. The event runs from the opening game between the All Blacks and France on September 8th to the final on October 28th.
See below for all upcoming games and where to stream them live.
When are the 2023 Rugby World Cup finals?
Round robin play ends on October 9, and the quarter finals weekend runs from October 15 to October 16 (with two games on each day). The semi-finals are played on the 21st and 22nd of October, and the final at Stade de France Paris is set for the 29th October at 8am (NZT).
What teams are competing in the 2023 Rugby World Cup?
In order of world ranking, on the eve of the tournament: Ireland, South Africa, France, New Zealand, Scotland, Argentina, Fiji, England, Australia, Wales, Georgia, Samoa, Italy, Japan, Tonga, Portugal, Uruguay, Romania, Namibia, Chile.
Who are the favourites to win the 2023 Rugby World Cup?
The All Blacks go into the Cup as the bookies favourites, with perpetual runners-up France, South Africa, and current #1 ranked Ireland following closely behind.
Rugby World Cup History
This is the men's premier rugby union tournament, contested every four years, with the world’s top international teams vying for the Webb Ellis Cup. That trophy, by the way, was made in 1906. It’s sterling silver with a 24-carat gold plating. It was chosen, from the vault of the crown jeweller in London, before the inaugural 1987 tournament and named after Ellis, the supposed grandfather of rugby.
Previous World Cup winners
* 2019 – South Africa
* 2015 – New Zealand
* 2011 – New Zealand
* 2007 – South Africa
* 2003 – England
* 1999 – Australia
* 1995 – South Africa
* 1991 – Australia
* 1987 – New Zealand
Rugby World Cup Records
Most World Cup tournament wins – New Zealand and South Africa (3)
Most World Cup tries – Jonah Lomu, New Zealand and Bryan Habana, South Africa (15)
Top World Cup point scorer – Johnny Wilkinson, England (277)
Most World Cup matches – Richie McCaw, New Zealand and Jason Leonard, England (22)
Biggest World Cup winning margin – Australia v Namibia, 2003 (142-0)
Highest single match attendance – Ireland v Romania, 2015 at Wembley Stadium (89,267)
