{"id":36630,"date":"2023-09-08T15:25:48","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T13:25:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1881105"},"modified":"2023-09-08T23:38:25","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T21:38:25","slug":"rugby-world-cup-2023-on-tv-schedule-tv-channels-and-live-stream","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/rugby-world-cup-2023-on-tv-schedule-tv-channels-and-live-stream\/","title":{"rendered":"Rugby World Cup 2023 on TV: Schedule, TV channels and live stream"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"> Check out the full Rugby World Cup 2023 TV schedule including kick-off times, channel details and live stream information for the whole tournament. <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Michael Potts\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Friday, 08 September 2023 at 13:25 PM<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body> <p>The Rugby World Cup kick-starts this weekend with a feast of matches to savour, including a host of the finest international teams in the sport.<\/p>\n<p>The seven-week tournament is a marathon, not a sprint, but the early stages of the competition will shape the complexion of everything to come and offer clues as to which teams will go far.<\/p>\n<p>Host nation France rank among the favourites to claim the trophy, but opening opponents New Zealand, reigning champions South Africa and Six Nations top dogs Ireland may have a thing or two to say about that.<\/p>\n<p>Australia and Scotland enter the RWC as dark horses, while England head into proceedings in dire form. Wales have also been dogged by problems on and off the field in recent times.<\/p>\n<p>The beauty of the Rugby World Cup lies within its unpredictability, with a host of simmering nations hoping to break through to mix it with the traditional elite.<\/p>\n<p>ITV boasts exclusive rights to show the tournament, taking place across France, in all its glory in 2023 and we\u2019ve got more details below.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/RadioTimes.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RadioTimes.com<\/a> has rounded up everything you need to know about the Rugby World Cup 2023 TV schedule, channel details and live stream information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more RWC guides and explainers: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/sport\/rugby-union\/rugby-world-cup-2023-fixtures\/\">Rugby World Cup fixtures<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/sport\/rugby-union\/rugby-world-cup-2023-radio\/\">Rugby World Cup radio coverage<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/sport\/rugby-union\/rugby-world-cup-2023-presenters\/\">Rugby World Cup presenters and commentators<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/sport\/rugby-union\/rugby-world-cup-bonus-points\/\">Bonus points explained<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/sport\/rugby-union\/rugby-world-cup-most-wins\/\">Who has won most RWC titles?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Rugby World Cup 2023 on TV<\/strong><\/h2> <div class=\"brightcove embed\"> <div class=\"embed__intrinsic\"> <div class=\"brightcove__player vjs-playlist-player-container\"> <video data-video-id=\"6336733939112\" data-account=\"69912529001\" data-player=\"ByeOf0VZEl\" data-embed=\"default\" data-application-id=\"\" controls=\"\" class=\"video-js\"> <\/video> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<script src=\"\/\/players.brightcove.net\/69912529001\/ByeOf0VZEl_default\/index.min.js\"\/> <p>Every game will be shown exclusively live on ITV throughout the duration of the tournament.<\/p>\n<p>The majority of matches will be shown on ITV1, while several will be broadcast on ITV4.<\/p>\n<p>Games will also be available to watch on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itv.com\/hub\/itv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ITVX<\/a>, so you don\u2019t have to miss a moment \u2013 even on the move.<\/p>\n<p>You can tune into either platform via a range of devices, including smart TVs, laptops and smartphones, meaning you never have to miss a moment.<\/p>\n<p>Check out which channel each match will be shown on throughout the tournament.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who\u2019s next? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/sport\/rugby-union\/rugby-world-cup-2023-next-match-england\/\">England fixtures<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/sport\/rugby-union\/rugby-world-cup-2023-next-match-ireland\/\">Ireland fixtures<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/sport\/rugby-union\/rugby-world-cup-2023-next-match-scotland\/\">Scotland fixtures<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/sport\/rugby-union\/rugby-world-cup-2023-next-match-wales\/\">Wales fixtures<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Rugby World Cup 2023 TV schedule<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>All UK times.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Pool stage<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Friday 8th September<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>France v New Zealand (8:15pm, Stade de France) ITV1 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday 9th September<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Italy v Namibia (12pm, Stade Geoffroy-Guichard) ITV1 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p>Ireland v Romania (2:30pm, Stade de Bordeaux) ITV1 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p>Australia v Georgia (5pm, Stade de France) ITV1 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p>England v Argentina (8pm, Stade de Marseille) ITV1 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday 10th September<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Japan v Chile (12pm, Stade de Toulouse) ITV1 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p>South Africa v Scotland (4:45pm, Stade de Marseille) ITV1 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p>Wales v Fiji (8pm, Stade de Bordeaux) ITV1 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday 14th September<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>France v Uruguay (8pm, Stade Pierre-Mauroy) ITV4 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday 15th September<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>New Zealand v Namibia (8pm, Stadium de Toulouse) ITV4 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday 16th September<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Samoa v Chile (2pm, Stade de Bordeaux) ITV4 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p>Wales v Portugal (4:45pm, Stade de Nice) ITV1 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p>Ireland v Tonga (8pm, Stade de la Beaujoire) ITV1 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday 17th September<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>South Africa v Romania (2pm, Stade de Bordeaux) ITV1 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p>Australia v Fiji (4:45pm, Stade Geoffroy-Guichard) ITV1 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p>England v Japan (8pm, Stade de Nice) ITV1 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday 20th September<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Italy v Uruguay (4:45pm, Stade de Nice) ITV4 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday 21st September<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>France v Namibia (8pm, Stade de Marseille) ITV4 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday 22nd September<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Argentina v Samoa (4:45pm, Stade Geoffroy-Guichard) ITV1 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday 23rd September<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Georgia v Portugal (1pm, Stadium de Toulouse) ITV1 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p>England v Chile (4:45pm, Stade Pierre-Mauroy) ITV1 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p>South Africa v Ireland (8pm, Stade de France) ITV1 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday 24th September<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scotland v Tonga (4:45pm, Stade de Nice) ITV1 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p>Wales v Australia (8pm, OL Stadium) ITV1 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday 27th September<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Uruguay v Namibia (4:45pm, OL Stadium) ITV4 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday 28th September<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Japan v Samoa (8pm, Stade de Toulouse) ITV4 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday 29th September<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>New Zealand v Italy (8pm, OL Stadium) ITV1 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday 30th September<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Argentina v Chile (2pm, Stade de la Beaujoire) ITV1 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p>Fiji v Georgia (4:45pm, Stade de Bordeaux) ITV1 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p>Scotland v Romania (8pm, Stade Pierre-Mauroy) ITV1 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday 1st October<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Australia v Portugal (4:45pm, Stade Geoffroy-Guichard) ITV1 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p>South Africa v Tonga (8pm, Stade de Marseille) ITV1 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday 5th October<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>New Zealand v Uruguay (8pm, OL Stadium) ITV1 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday 6th October<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>France v Italy (8pm, OL Stadium) ITV1 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday 7th October<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wales v Georgia (2pm, Stade de la Beaujoire) ITV1 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p>England v Samoa (4:45pm, Stade Pierre-Mauroy) ITV1 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p>Ireland v Scotland (8pm, Stade de France) ITV1 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday 8th October<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Japan v Argentina (12pm, Stade de la Beaujoire) ITV1 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p>Tonga v Romania (4:45pm, Stade Pierre-Mauroy) ITV3 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p>Fiji v Portugal (8pm, Stade de Toulouse) ITV4 \/ ITVX<\/p>\n<p><em>Knockout rounds 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