The 2023 World Cup of Rugby is scheduled to be held between September 8 and October 28. The excitement kicks off with an eagerly anticipated opening match between the host team, France, and New Zealand, a team that is considered a powerhouse in the sport. Twelve teams have qualified for the 2023 Rugby World Cup tournament, with the remaining eight still to be determined after qualifying matches.
In this article, we will tell you all you need to know about this mega-event.
RWC 2023 Matches Schedule
The schedule for this highly anticipated blockbuster event was announced on Friday, February 26, 2021. There are going to be nine host cities in France – all within France. The tournament will be divided into four pools, each with five teams, with the top two teams from each pool advancing to the knockout stages. Check out the details on an online sports betting site.
The biggest pool matches are spread between Wednesdays and Sundays, while Mondays and Tuesdays are game-free.
The quarter-finals will be held in Marseille (Stade Vélodrome) and Saint-Denis (Stade de France) on 14-15 October 2023. Stade de France, which can accommodate up to 80,000 spectators, will also host the semi-final game on Friday, 20 and Saturday, October 21, the bronze game on Friday, October 27, and the final game on Saturday, October 28.
Make sure to shop your team’s rugby jersey in time to support your favorite team during this thrilling tournament. This way, you can proudly display your team spirit and be a part of the excitement as they compete on the grand stage of the rugby world.
RWC 2023 Qualified Teams
In a statement, World Rugby said, “With 12 teams already secured their spots in France 2023 after finishing in the top three of their respective pools at the Rugby World Cup 2019, the remaining eight places will be determined by regional and cross-regional qualifiers.”
Final qualifying will be determined by a four-team round-robin tournament to be held in November 2022. The qualified nations include France (host), New Zealand, Wales, South Africa, England, Japan, Australia, Uruguay, Italy, Argentina, Ireland, Scotland, Fiji, Georgia, Spain, and Samoa.
RWC 2023 Pools
The 2023 RWC pool draw was held at the iconic Palais Brongniart on December 14, 2020. Find out more about the pool draw below:
Pool A
Pool A features:
- Italy
- New Zealand
- France
- Uruguay
- Africa 1
Pool B
Pool B features:
- South Africa
- Ireland
- Scotland
- Asia/Pacific 1
- Spain
Pool C
Pool C features:
- Fiji
- Georgia
- Wales
- Australia
- Final Qualifier
Pool D
Pool D features:
- Argentina
- Samoa
- England
- Japan
- Americas 2
Interesting Facts About the Rugby World Cup
Here are some interesting facts about the highly anticipated mega event. This event is the most-awaited one all around the world and is expected to be huge.
- Rather than its usual six-week run, the 2023 championship will be extended to seven weeks to allow for optimal rest between matches.
- Rugby World Cup 2023 will feature a total of 20 teams.
- It will be the 10th edition of the World Cup in 2023
- The host country of France has never won the World Cup.
- South Africa is the defending champion.
- There will be nine stadiums in nine different cities in France where the matches will be played.
Where can I buy tickets for the 2023 RWC?
Rugby World Cup 2023 tickets details were first announced on March 4, 2021. Over 500,000 people registered for the pre-sale. A pre-sale period was available exclusively to fans who signed up to be part of the 2023 Family, starting on March 15 at 12:00 CET and ending on April 5, 2021.
- The Travel and Hospitality program sales began on March 18, 2021.
- The general public was able to purchase Follow My Team and The City Pack beginning on April 6, 2021, at 18:00 CET.
- The phase for purchasing individual tickets opened on September 28-30, 2021, on a first-come, first-served basis.
- In an exclusive pre-sale beginning on March 15 (18:30 CET), 2023, Family members will be able to purchase four new types of packages, followed by a general public sale on March 17 (18:30 CET).
- In 2022, we will launch an official resale platform. These tickets can be resold to other fans through this secure platform.
- Rugby World Cup France 2023 fans interested in buying tickets are invited to join the 2023 Family for exclusive advantages, including pre-sale access.
The most accessible Rugby World Cup to date
World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont said: “Rugby World Cup France 2023 will showcase the best of rugby and the best of France, and we are delighted to launch the tournament’s ticketing program.” Our goal is to make France 2023 the most accessible rugby tournament to date in partnership with the tournament’s organizing committee. The ticketing program certainly does that. We invite everyone to come to celebrate 200 years of rugby in France.
How to Watch RWC 2023?
The Rugby World Cup 2021 and 2023 will be broadcasted by TF1, which will provide free-to-air coverage for both the women’s and men’s tournaments.
World Rugby and Dutch pay-television broadcaster Ziggo Sports have agreed to a rights deal for the Rugby World Cup 2023. In February 2022, Ziggo signed the exclusive rights deal for the 2023 World Cup in the Netherlands.
Rugby World Cup Commercial Partnerships
Worldwide Partners for the Rugby World Cup France 2023 include Societe Generale, Facebook, Capgemini Mastercard, and Asahi
It was confirmed in April 2021 that Asahi Superdry will be the official beer of the RWC 2023 in France and the first Asian commercial partner of the tournament. Rugby World Cup 2023 announced its partnership with Capgemini and Facebook in September 2021.
- Andros has been named as the Official Supplier for Rugby World Cup France 2023 by the France 2023 Organising Committee.
- It has been announced that Facebook will provide the Official Social Media Services for Rugby World Cup France 2023.
- Land Rover has been confirmed as the fifth Worldwide Partner for France’s Rugby World Cup (RWC) 2023.
- As a global digital transformation partner, Capgemini will also be a partner of World Rugby.
Official Rugby Ball of RWC 2023
The official Gilbert Rugby World Cup 2023 match ball was unveiled in September 2021. According to World Rugby, it symbolizes the special bond between rugby and French host cities, which will provide a welcoming home for teams and fans from across France and around the world.
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