England kick off their Rugby World Cup 2023 marketing campaign in the present day in Pool D towards Argentina – and for as soon as it’s the males in white who’re the underdogs.
A curious characteristic of England’s dismal run of simply three wins in 9 Tests main into this World Cup has been the shortage of type of key gamers reminiscent of Ellis Genge, Maro Itoje, Jamie George and Freddie Steward. If Argentina are to be dispatched, they might want to exit their stoop with a bang. On paper England have a robust beginning XV, however when so many are underperforming the percentages are stacked towards them.
England’s kind is in stark distinction to hosts France who, final evening, rode a wave of passionate home help to beat three-times champions New Zealand 27-13 within the opening match of the tenth Rugby World Cup, burnishing their title pretentions by prevailing in a contest of uncommon depth. The defeat was the primary ever in a World Cup pool match for the All Blacks, who misplaced skipper Sam Cane to damage simply earlier than kick-off.
What video games are on in the present day?
- Italy v Namibia, Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, 12.00pm
- Ireland v Romania, Stade de Bordeaux, 2.30pm
- Australia v Georgia, Stade de France, 5pm
- England v Argentina, Stade de Marseille, 8pm
How do I watch the Rugby World Cup on TV?
ITV have the unique broadcast rights within the UK. The channel for every match is listed beneath (the overwhelming majority are on ITV1). You can learn our information to the 12 greatest pundits and commentators working on the event.
The radio commentary of each match can be available solely on the BBC, throughout Radio 5 Live, 5 Sports Extra and the BBC Sounds service. The BBC says there can be a “bespoke output” in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
In the US, the event is being proven on NBC Sports. In South Africa the TV protection is on SuperSport.
Rugby World Cup 2023 full fixtures and schedule
All matches on ITV1 except specified
POOL MATCHES
- Friday, Sept 8 – France 27 New Zealand 13
- Saturday, Sept 9 – Italy v Namibia, Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, 12.00pm
- Saturday, Sept 9 – Ireland v Romania, Stade de Bordeaux, 2.30pm
- Saturday, Sept 9 – Australia v Georgia, Stade de France, 5pm
- Saturday, Sept 9 – England v Argentina, Stade de Marseille, 8pm
- Sunday, Sept 10 – Japan v Chile, Stade de Toulouse, 12pm
- Sunday, Sept 10 – South Africa v Scotland, Stade de Marseille, 4.45pm
- Sunday, Sept 10 – Wales v Fiji, Stade de Bordeaux, 8pm
- Thursday, Sept 14 – France v Uruguay, Stade Pierre-Mauroy, 8pm
- Friday, Sept 15 – New Zealand v Namibia, Stadium de Toulouse, 8pm
- Saturday, Sept 16 – Samoa v Chile, Stade de Bordeaux, 2pm – ITV 4
- Saturday, Sept 16 – Wales v Portugal, Stade de Nice 4.45pm
- Saturday, Sept 16 – Ireland v Tonga, Stade de la Beaujoire, 8pm
- Sunday, Sept 17 – South Africa v Romania, Stade de Bordeaux, 2pm
- Sunday, Sept 17 – Australia v Fiji, Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, 4.45pm
- Sunday, Sept 17 – England v Japan, Stade de Nice, 8pm
- Wednesday, Sept 20 – Italy v Uruguay, Stade de Nice, 4.45pm – ITV 4
- Thursday, Sept 21 – France v Namibia, Stade de Marseille, 8pm – ITV 4
- Friday, Sept 22 – Argentina v Samoa, Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, 4.45pm
- Saturday, Sept 23 – Georgia v Portugal, Stadium de Toulouse, 1pm
- Saturday, Sept 23 – England v Chile, Stade Pierre-Mauroy, 4.45pm
- Saturday, Sept 23 – South Africa v Ireland, Stade de France, 8pm
- Sunday, Sept 24 – Scotland v Tonga, Stade de Nice, 4.45pm
- Sunday, Sept 24 – Wales v Australia, OL Stadium, 8pm
- Wednesday, Sept 27 – Uruguay v Namibia, OL Stadium, 4.45pm – ITV 4
- Thursday, Sept 28 – Japan v Samoa, Stade de Toulouse, 8pm – ITV 4
- Friday, Sept 29 – New Zealand v Italy, OL Stadium, 8pm
- Saturday, Sept 30 – Argentina v Chile, Stade de la Beaujoire, 2pm
- Saturday, Sept 30 – Fiji v Georgia, Stade de Bordeaux, 4.45pm
- Saturday, Sept 30 – Scotland v Romania, Stade Pierre-Mauroy, 8pm
- Sunday, Oct 1 – Australia v Portugal, Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, 4.45pm – ITV 4
- Sunday, Oct 1 – South Africa v Tonga, Stade de Marseille, 8pm
- Thursday, Oct 5 – New Zealand v Uruguay, OL Stadium, 8pm – ITV 4
- Friday, Oct 6 – France v Italy, OL Stadium, 8pm
- Saturday, Oct 7 – Wales v Georgia, Stade de la Beaujoire, 2pm
- Saturday, Oct 7 – England v Samoa, Stade Pierre-Mauroy, 4.45pm
- Saturday, Oct 7 – Ireland v Scotland, Stade de France, 8pm
- Sunday, Oct 8 – Japan v Argentina, Stade de la Beaujoire, 12pm
- Sunday, Oct 8 – Tonga v Romania, Stade Pierre-Mauroy, 4.45pm – ITV 3
- Sunday, Oct 8 – Fiji v Portugal, Stade de Toulouse, 8pm – ITV 4
QUARTER-FINALS
- Saturday, Oct 14 – Winner Pool C v Runner-up Pool D, Stade de Marseille, 4pm
- Saturday, Oct 14 – Winner Pool B v Runner-up Pool A, Stade de France, 8pm
- Sunday, Oct 15 – Winner Pool D v Runner-up Pool C, Stade de Marseille, 4pm
- Sunday, Oct 15 – Winner Pool A v Runner-up Pool B, Stade de France, 8pm
SEMI-FINALS
- Friday, Oct 20 – Winner QF 1 v Winner QF 2, Stade de France, 8pm
- Saturday, Oct 21 – Winner QF 3 v Winner QF 4, Stade de France, 8pm
BRONZE-MEDAL MATCH
- Friday, Oct 27 – Runner-up SF 1 v Runner-up SF 2, Stade de France, 8pm
FINAL
