Live stream the 2023 Rugby World Cup online

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Get ready for another thrilling Rugby World Cup! The action starts in France on Friday, September 8, as South Africa and New Zealand seek their record fourth championships. The Springboks took down England four years ago and return to the pitch vying to become the first repeat winners in tournament history. France hopes to become the fourth host nation to win the Rugby World Cup.

Even if you can’t make it to France to watch rugby, ExpressVPN has you covered. Learn how to safely and securely stream the entire Rugby World Cup with an ExpressVPN subscription.

  
DateSeptember 8, 2023 – October 28, 2023
No. of nations20 (93 qualifying)
LocationFrance
No. of Matches:48

How to watch 2023 Rugby World Cup matches for free

You can stream the 2023 Rugby World Cup with a VPN by following just a few simple steps:

  1. Get ExpressVPN.
  2. Connect to the VPN server location that matches the broadcaster you want to watch. For example, Aussie rugby fans can connect to a secure server in Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth to stream the free Australian broadcast on 9Now.
  3. Check the schedule of the broadcaster you want to watch, such as 9Now or ITVX.
  4. Tune in and enjoy!

Watching on a computer? For the best streaming experience, use the ExpressVPN browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.

Can I use a VPN to watch the Rugby World Cup from another country?

While you can watch the Rugby World Cup by connecting to a VPN server location in a country other than your own, doing so may infringe upon your streaming service’s and ExpressVPN’s terms of use. ExpressVPN is a security and privacy tool, not intended to be used for copyright circumvention. By design, we cannot see or control what you do when connected to our VPN service, so we must insist that you respect the entertainment industry and always honor the terms of use.

ITVX

Country: UK

ITVX (formerly ITV Hub) offers both on-demand content and live events, including free streams of every 2023 Rugby World Cup match. Check the schedule before tuning in! 

TF1, France TV, and 6Play

Country: France

TF1 will air France’s matches (and a few of the other big pool contests) for free as well as two quarterfinals, both semifinals and the third-place playoff and final. TF1 has a high-quality streaming service, so you can watch the matches in crystal-clear HD wherever you are! France TV will also show 10 matches, while 6Play will show the other 18 games.

9Now

Country: Australia

Australia’s Channel 9 will air all of the Australian team’s Rugby World Cup games (and the final, whether or not the Wallabies make it). Viewers can tune in through the 9Now website or via the mobile apps for iOS and Android. You may need to enter a valid Australian postal code (e.g. 2000 or 3001) to sign up, but it’s entirely free.

RTÉ and Virgin Media

Country: Republic of Ireland

Irish free-to-air channels RTÉ and Virgin Media will air all 48 Rugby World Cup matches. Both services will air Ireland’s matches and the Rugby World Cup Final.

RAI

Country: Italy

RaiPlay will offer Italy matches and other top games throughout the 2023 Rugby World Cup. You can watch via your browser or through its apps for iOS and Android. RaiPlay also allows you to stream other sports, including football, and thousands of Italian movies and TV programs live and on-demand.

Why do you need a VPN to watch the 2023 Rugby World Cup?

A home-cooked meal and singing your country’s national anthem aren’t the only ways to best enjoy the 2023 Rugby World Cup. You’ll want to add ExpressVPN to your rugby-viewing palate this fall. Not only does ExpressVPN offer servers in 94 countries across the globe, all of which are optimized for speed and security, but you can stream every Rugby World Cup match on computers, smartphones, and even smart TVs and gaming consoles. You can have up to five simultaneous connections, allowing you to watch your favorite teams in blazing-fast HD.

Best VPN for watching the 2023 Rugby World Cup

ExpressVPN is the best VPN for safely and securely streaming the entire 2023 Rugby World Cup. Our high-speed servers allow you to enjoy every point without missing a single second regardless of your device. ExpressVPN offers easy-to-use apps for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS, as well as platforms that other VPN companies don’t support, like Linux, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, and routers, plus browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. If you need help along the way, ExpressVPN offers 24/7 live chat support and a risk-free 30-day money-back guarantee!

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Where to watch the 2023 Rugby World Cup in your country

If none of the free options appeal to you, you can watch the 2023 Rugby World Cup using a variety of other services, some of which offer free trials.

Watch the 2023 Rugby World Cup in the United States

Peacock

Price: 6 USD/month

Peacock will offer a live simulcast of every 2023 Rugby World Cup match. Free trials are not available. 

CNBC/NBC

CNBC will air 15 matches live throughout the tournament, while NBC will air encores of four matches, including two quarterfinal matches and the final. Your best bet for finding these matches is signing up for a cord-cutting service such as Sling TV Blue, YouTube TV, FuboHulu+Live TV, or DirecTV Stream. Fubo, YouTube TV, and DirecTV Stream each offer free trials.

Watch the 2023 Rugby World Cup in Australia

Stan Sport

Price: 20 AUD/month and up

Every match of the 2023 Rugby World Cup will be available to stream ad-free, live, and on-demand via Stan Sport. The Australian broadcaster offers a seven-day free trial for its Stan Sport add-on package.

Note: You may need an Australian credit/debit card and postcode to sign up.

Watch the 2023 Rugby World Cup in Canada

TSN

Price: 20 CAD/month or 200 CAD/year

Country: Canada

TSN will offer all 48 Rugby World Cup matches. Please know you will need a Canadian credit card to subscribe.

Watch the 2023 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand

Sky Sport NZ

Price: 40 NZD/month, or 400 NZD/year

Sky Sport NZ will offer all 48 matches throughout the 2023 Rugby World Cup, with 12 matches, free-to-air–six of them live–showing on Prime NZ. The live matches should include one semi-final, the third-place play-off, and the final. Free trials are not available.

2023 Rugby World Cup schedule

You can find the 2023 Rugby World Cup schedule below. Please note all matches will air free on ITVX (formerly ITV Hub) throughout the entire tournament.

MatchDate and time
France 27, New Zealand 13Friday, September 8, 9:15 p.m. local time / 3:15 p.m. ET
Italy 52, Namibia 8Saturday, September 9, 1 p.m. local time / 7 a.m. ET
Ireland 82, Romania 8Saturday, September 9, 3:30 p.m. local time / 9:30 a.m. ET
Australia 35, Georgia 15Saturday, September 9, 6 p.m. local time / 12 p.m. ET
England 27, Argentina 10Saturday, September 9, 9 p.m. local time / 3 p.m. ET
Japan 42, Chile 12Sunday, September 10, 1 p.m. local time / 7 a.m. ET
South Africa 18, Scotland 3Sunday, September 10, 5:45 p.m. local time / 11:45 a.m. ET
Wales 32, Fiji 26Sunday, September 10, 1 p.m. local time / 7 a.m. ET
France 27, Uruguay 12Thursday, September 14, 9 p.m. local time / 3 p.m. ET
New Zealand 71, Namibia 3Friday, September 15, 9 p.m. local time / 3 p.m. ET
Samoa 43, Chile 10Saturday, September 16, 3 p.m. local time / 9 p.m. ET
Wales 28, Portugal 8 Saturday, September 16, 5:45 p.m. local time / 11:45 a.m. ET
Ireland 59, Tonga 16Saturday, September 16, 9 p.m. local time / 3 p.m. ET
South Africa 76, Romania 0Sunday, September 17, 3 p.m. local time / 9 p.m. ET
Australia 15, Fiji 22Sunday, September 17, 5:45 p.m. local time / 11:45 a.m. ET
England 34, Japan 12Sunday, September 17, 9 p.m. local time / 3 p.m. ET
Italy 38, Uruguay 17Wednesday, September 20, 5:45 p.m. local time / 11:45 a.m. ET
France 96, Namibia 0Thursday, September 21, 9 p.m. local time / 3 p.m. ET
Argentina 19, Samoa 10Friday, September 22, 5:45 p.m. local time / 11:45 a.m. ET
Georgia 18, Portugal 18Saturday, September 23, 2 p.m. local time / 8 a.m. ET
England 71, Chile 0Saturday, September 23, 5:45 p.m. local time / 11:45 a.m. ET
South Africa 8, Ireland 13Saturday, September 23, 9 p.m. local time / 3 p.m. ET
Scotland 45, Tonga 17Sunday, September 24, 5:45 p.m. local time / 11:45 a.m. ET
Wales 40, Australia 6Sunday, September 24, 9 p.m. local time / 3 p.m. ET
Uruguay 36, Namibia 26Wednesday, September 27, 5:45 p.m. local time / 11:45 a.m. ET
Japan 28, Samoa 22Thursday, September 28, 9 p.m. local time / 3 p.m. ET
New Zealand vs. ItalyFriday, September 29, 9 p.m. local time / 3 p.m. ET
Argentina vs. ChileSaturday, September 30, 3 p.m. local time / 9 a.m. ET
Fiji vs. GeorgiaSaturday, September 30, 5:45 p.m. local time / 11:45 a.m. ET
Scotland vs. RomaniaSaturday, September 30, 9 p.m. local time / 3 p.m ET
Australia vs. PortugalSunday, October 1, 5:45 p.m. local time / 11:45 a.m. ET
South Africa vs. TongaSunday, October 1, 9 p.m. local time / 3 p.m ET
New Zealand vs. UruguayThursday, October 5, 9 p.m. local time / 3 p.m ET
France vs. ItalyFriday, October 6, 9 p.m. local time / 3 p.m ET
Wales vs. GeorgiaSaturday, October 7, 3 p.m. local time / 9 a.m. ET
England vs. SamoaSaturday, October 7, 5:45 p.m. local time / 11:45 a.m. ET
Ireland vs. ScotlandSaturday, October 7, 9 p.m. local time / 3 p.m ET
Japan vs. ArgentinaSunday, October 8, 1 p.m. local time / 7 a.m. ET
Tonga vs. RomaniaSunday, October 8, 5:45 p.m. local time / 11:45 a.m. ET
Fiji vs. PortugalSunday, October 8, 9 p.m. local time / 3 p.m ET
QUARTER FINAL – Pool C Winner vs. Pool D Runner-UpSaturday, October 14, 5 p.m. local time / 11 a.m. ET
QUARTER FINAL – Pool B Winner vs. Pool A Runner-Up Saturday, October 14, 9 p.m. local time / 3 p.m ET
QUARTER FINAL – Pool D Winner vs. Pool C Runner-UpSunday, October 15, 5 p.m. local time / 11 a.m. ET
QUARTER FINAL – Pool A Winner vs. Pool B Runner-UpSunday, October 15, 9 p.m. local time / 3 p.m ET
SEMI FINAL – Quarter Final 1 Winner vs. Quarter Final 2 WinnerFriday, October 20, 9 p.m. local time / 3 p.m ET
SEMI FINAL – Quarter Final 3 Winner vs. Quarter Final 4 WinnerSaturday, October 21, 9 p.m. local time / 3 p.m ET
3rd Place Play-off – Semi Final 1 Runner-Up vs. Semi Final 2 Runner-UpFriday, October 27, 9 p.m. local time / 3 p.m ET
FINAL – Semi-Final 1 Winner vs. Semi-Final 2 WinnerSaturday, October 28, 9 p.m. local time / 3 p.m ET

2023 Rugby World Cup odds

Who will win the 2023 Rugby World Cup? Here are the latest odds according to the FanDuel Sportsbook.

CountryOdds
France+280
New Zealand+300
South Africa+380
Ireland+470
Australia+1100
England+1400
Argentina+2200
Wales+3400
Scotland+3700
Fiji+8500
Japan+16000
Georgia+20000
Tonga+20000
Italy+20000
Samoa+20000
Namibia+20000
Romania+20000
Uruguay+20000
Chile+20000
Portugal+20000

When is the 2023 Rugby World Cup?

The 2023 Rugby World Cup will be held in France from September 8 through October 28, 2023. The opening match and the final will both be played at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis.

Where will the 2023 Rugby World Cup be?

The 2023 Rugby World Cup will be held in France, marking the third time France has hosted the tournament. France previously hosted the 2007 Rugby World Cup on its own, and co-hosted the 1991 Rugby World Cup with England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.

What teams are in the 2023 Rugby World Cup?

    
Pool APool BPool CPool D
France (host)IrelandAustraliaArgentina
ItalyRomaniaFijiChile
NamibiaScotlandGeorgiaEngland
New ZealandSouth AfricaPortugalJapan
UruguayTongaWalesSamoa

Recent Rugby World Cup winners

South Africa and New Zealand have historically dominated the Rugby World Cup. Here is a full list of winners.

YearWinnerHost nation
1987New ZealandAustralia and New Zealand
1991AustraliaEngland, France, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales
1995South AfricaSouth Africa
1999AustraliaWales
2003EnglandAustralia
2007South AfricaFrance
2011New ZealandNew Zealand
2015New ZealandEngland
2019South AfricaJapan
2023TBDFrance

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Comments

    1. Thanks for you enquiry, Thomas! We’ll be updating our page with the 2023 streaming options very shortly. Should be a great tournament. Stay tuned!

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