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Rugby World Cup 2023: match schedule

Discover the detailed schedule of Rugby World Cup 2023 matches at the Stade de France and throughout France

The full schedule for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France

The Rugby World Cup 2023 in Paris and France kicks off with one of the biggest matches in the group stages: France v New Zealand (pool A).

This eagerly awaited match will take place on Friday 8 September 2023 from 9.15pm at the Stade de France. The host nation - France - takes on one of the serious contenders for the world title, New Zealand.
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Schedule of group stages :

Pool A

pool A comprises the following teams: France, New Zealand, Italy, Uruguay and Namibia
the matches in Pool A will be played between Friday 8 September and Friday 6 October 2023
France play their other group matches on Thursday 14 September 2023 (against Uruguay, 9pm in Lille, at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy), Thursday 21 September 2023 (against Namibia, 9pm at the Stade de Marseille) and Friday 6 October 2023 (against Italy, 9pm in Lyon, at the OL Stadium)

Pool B

pool B comprises the following teams: South Africa, Ireland, Scotland, Tonga and Romania
matches in Pool B will be played between Saturday 9 September and Sunday 8 October 2023

Pool C

pool C is made up of the following teams: Wales, Australia, Fiji, Georgia and Portugal
pool C matches will be played between Saturday 9 September and Sunday 8 October 2023

Pool D

pool D comprises the following teams: England, Japan, Argentina, Samoa and Chile
pool D matches will be played between Saturday 9 September and Sunday 8 October 2023

Final stages schedule

Quarter-finals

Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 October 2023
the first quarter-final will be played in Marseille at 5pm on Saturday 14 October 2023
the second quarter-final is played at the Stade de France, at 9pm, on Saturday 14 October 2023
the third quarter-final is played in Marseille at 5pm on Sunday 15 October 2023
the fourth quarter-final is played at the Stade de France, at 9pm, on Sunday 15 October 2023

Semi-finals

Friday 20 and Saturday 21 October 2023
the first semi-final will be played at the Stade de France at 9pm on Friday 20 October 2023
the second semi-final will be played at the Stade de France at 9pm on Saturday 21 October 2023

Finals

Friday 27 and Saturday 28 October 2023
the Bronze Final will be played at the Stade de France, at 9pm, on Friday 27 October 2023
the final at the end of which the world champion team is crowned is played at the Stade de France, at 9pm, on Saturday 28 October 2023

The schedule of matches at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis

The Stade de France in Saint-Denis is at the heart of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. One of the biggest sports stadiums in the world will host the opening match, some highly anticipated matches, two quarter-finals, the semi-finals and the finals. Complete schedule of matches not to be missed at the Stade de France: