Dates, UK kick-off times, full schedule, results and how to follow as England chase glory in iconic tournament

Posted On: October 21, 2023

The 2023 Rugby World Cup has reached the semi-finals as the world’s best teams battle in France for a shot at glory.

South Africa are the reigning world champions and the Springboks will be looking for another successful tournament this time around.

England will face South Africa in the semi-finals on SaturdayPhoto credit: Getty

Four years ago they beat England 32-12 in the final and Eddie Jones’ team came agonizingly close to winning the World Cup for the first time since 2003.

Now Steve Borthwick is bringing the Lions into the spotlight 20 years after their last triumph and giving them another shot at the prestigious crown.

Three-time winners New Zealand are also aiming for glory.

Rugby World Cup 2023: dates and information to follow

The 2023 Rugby World Cup began on Friday, September 8 and will end on Saturday, October 28.

The tournament takes place in France and matches will be played at nine different venues in Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Lille, Bordeaux, Saint-Etienne, Nice, Nantes and Toulouse.

All games will be broadcast live and free on ITV, with match lists shared between ITV1 and ITV4.

The action can also be watched on ITVX via mobile and tablet devices.

talkSPORT and talkSPORT.com will also keep you up to date with the latest news from France.

Click to tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 via the website HERE for the live stream.

You can also listen on the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, on your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

England wants to recover from the disappointment of four years agoPhoto credit: Getty Images – Getty

Rugby World Cup 2023: Groups

Group A: New Zealand, France, Italy, Uruguay, Namibia
B Group: South Africa, Ireland, Scotland, Tonga, Romania
Group C: Wales, Australia, Fiji, Georgia, Portugal
Group D: England, Japan, Argentina, Samoa, Chile

Rugby World Cup 2023: Schedule

All UK start times

Friday, September 8

Saturday September 9

Italy 52-8 Namibia
Ireland 82-8 Romania
Australia 35-15 Georgia
England 27-10 Argentina

Sunday September 10

Japan 42-12 Chile
South Africa 18-3 Scotland
Wales 32-26 Fiji

Thursday September 14

Friday, September 15

Saturday September 16

Samoa 43-10 Chile
Wales 28-8 Portugal
Ireland 59-16 Tonga

Sunday September 17

South Africa 76-0 Romania
Australia 15-22 Fiji
England 34-12 Japan

Wednesday, September 20

Thursday September 21

Friday, September 22

Saturday September 23

Georgia 18-18 Portugal
England 71-0 Chile
South Africa 8-13 Ireland

Sunday September 24

Scotland 45-17 Tonga
Wales 40-6 Australia

New Zealand is favorite to win the World CupPhoto credit: Getty

Wednesday, September 27

Thursday September 28

Friday, September 29

Saturday September 30

Argentina 59-5 Chile
Fiji 17-12 Georgia
Scotland 84-0 Romania

Sunday October 1

Australia 34-14 Portugal
South Africa 49-18 Tonga

Thursday October 5

Friday October 6

Saturday October 7

Wales 43-19 Georgia
England 18-17 Samoa
Ireland 36-14 Scotland

Sunday October 8

Japan 27-39 Argentina
Tonga 45-24 Romania
Fiji 23-24 Portugal

Ireland has been eliminated from the World Cup.Photo credit: AFP

Saturday October 14

Quarterfinals – Wales 17-29 Argentina
Quarterfinals – Ireland 24-28 New Zealand

Sunday October 15

Quarterfinals – England 30-24 Fiji
Quarterfinals – France 28-29 South Africa

Friday October 20

Semifinals – Argentina vs. New Zealand – 8 p.m.

Saturday October 21

Friday October 27

Elimination for 3rd place – Semifinal 1 runner-up vs. Semifinal 2 runner-up – 8 pm

Saturday October 28

Final – Winner of Semifinal 1 vs. Winner of Semifinal 2 – 8:00 pm

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