Rugby World Cup groups 2023

Rugby World Cup groups 2023

Stakes high for Hong Kong as they head to Dubai for Rugby World Cup repechage

  • Hong Kong have never qualified for a World Cup, and face tough opposition in Portugal, Kenya and the US
  • Centre Tom Hill says he ‘genuinely thinks’ any of the teams in Dubai have the chance to cement their spot for Paris 2023

Hong Kong squad named for Rugby World Cup repechage tournament in Dubai

The likes of lock James Cunningham and hooker Alex Post will form the spine the Hong Kong squad for next month’s World Cup repechage tournament in Dubai.

The likes of lock James Cunningham and hooker Alex Post will form the spine the Hong Kong squad for next month’s World Cup repechage tournament in Dubai.

Hong Kong to face Portugal in final qualification for RWC 2023

Teams from Hong Kong, Kenya, Portugal and USA will face each other in a round-robin format for the last spot at France 2023.

Teams from Hong Kong, Kenya, Portugal and USA will face each other in a round-robin format for the last spot at France 2023.

Battling Australia topple South Africa in Rugby Championship

The Wallabies produced an impressive performance with a 25-17 win over South Africa in their Rugby Championship Test at Adelaide Oval.

The Wallabies produced an impressive performance with a 25-17 win over South Africa in their Rugby Championship Test at Adelaide Oval.

New Zealand Rugby back Foster as All Blacks coach through to World Cup

Ian Foster will coach the All Blacks through to next year’s World Cup, New Zealand Rugby said on Wednesday, giving him a vote of confidence despite recent poor performances.

Ian Foster will coach the All Blacks through to next year’s World Cup, New Zealand Rugby said on Wednesday, giving him a vote of confidence despite recent poor performances.

Tonga ease past Hong Kong in 2023 Rugby World Cup qualifier

Lewis Evans’ team looked sharp in first half, but Tonga proved too strong, booking their spot in World Cup Pool B alongside South Africa, Ireland, Scotland and Romania.

Lewis Evans’ team looked sharp in first half, but Tonga proved too strong, booking their spot in World Cup Pool B alongside South Africa, Ireland, Scotland and Romania.

Mud-splattered pitch to host Hong Kong as they face Tonga for RWC 2023 qualifier

The 19th team in the 20-team Rugby World Cup in France next year is set to be determined Saturday on what is expected to be a mud-splattered pitch in a 10,000-seat stadium north of Brisbane.

The 19th team in the 20-team Rugby World Cup in France next year is set to be determined Saturday on what is expected to be a mud-splattered pitch in a 10,000-seat stadium north of Brisbane.

Hong Kong coach Evans rings changes for Rugby World Cup qualifier against Tonga

Lewis Evans has made six changes to the starting 15 that won the Asia Rugby Championship against South Korea two weeks ago, and has named six forwards on the bench.

Lewis Evans has made six changes to the starting 15 that won the Asia Rugby Championship against South Korea two weeks ago, and has named six forwards on the bench.

Injuries leave Tonga without big guns for World Cup qualifier against Hong Kong

Star trio Israel Folau, Malakai Fekitoa and Charles Piutau all missing from side for Saturday’s clash on the Sunshine Coast.

Star trio Israel Folau, Malakai Fekitoa and Charles Piutau all missing from side for Saturday’s clash on the Sunshine Coast.

Hong Kong ‘under no illusions’ as to threat Tonga pose in World Cup qualifier

Two sides will play each other on Australia’s Sunshine Coast on July 23, with winners going to Paris next year.

Two sides will play each other on Australia’s Sunshine Coast on July 23, with winners going to Paris next year.

Namibia ‘leave everything on field’ to reach Rugby World Cup

Victory over Kenya sees Johan Deysel’s side qualify for event for seventh time in a row. Losers Kenya now go into repechage tournament alongside Portugal, with two from USA, Chile, Tonga and Hong Kong to join them.

Victory over Kenya sees Johan Deysel’s side qualify for event for seventh time in a row. Losers Kenya now go into repechage tournament alongside Portugal, with two from USA, Chile, Tonga and Hong Kong to join them.

Hong Kong add fresh blood for South Korea clash as Rugby World Cup beckons

Head coach Lewis Evans hands debuts to Football Club pair Josh Hrstich and John McCormick-Houston, Tigers’ David Tang, and UK-based Jack Combes in 29-man squad for Asia Rugby Championships final on July 9.

Head coach Lewis Evans hands debuts to Football Club pair Josh Hrstich and John McCormick-Houston, Tigers’ David Tang, and UK-based Jack Combes in 29-man squad for Asia Rugby Championships final on July 9.

Cyclists deliver Rugby World Cup whistles from Tokyo to Auckland and Paris

Ron Rutland cycled from London to Tokyo, to deliver the 2019 Rugby World Cup whistle, and is doing the same again from the women and men’s tournaments.

Ron Rutland cycled from London to Tokyo, to deliver the 2019 Rugby World Cup whistle, and is doing the same again from the women and men’s tournaments.

Hong Kong calls on Hammond for Rugby World Cup qualification bid

Former national men’s 15s assistant and current Hong Kong Scottish head coach Craig Hammond eyes ‘a third straight win’ in the Asia Rugby Championship as he prepares for a ‘pivotal year’ in Hong Kong rugby.

Former national men’s 15s assistant and current Hong Kong Scottish head coach Craig Hammond eyes ‘a third straight win’ in the Asia Rugby Championship as he prepares for a ‘pivotal year’ in Hong Kong rugby.

All Blacks face France in 2023 Rugby World Cup pool stages

Host nation will play the three-time winners in a mouthwatering pool game, while England have drawn against Japan, who hosted the last World Cup.

Host nation will play the three-time winners in a mouthwatering pool game, while England have drawn against Japan, who hosted the last World Cup.

Who is playing in the Rugby World Cup 2023?

Twelve of the 20 teams qualified automatically by finishing in the top three places of their Rugby World Cup 2019 pool. These 12 teams are: South Africa, New Zealand, England, Wales, Ireland, France, Australia, Japan, Scotland, Argentina, Fiji and Italy.

What group is England in for the Rugby World Cup 2023?

The draw for RWC 2023 has placed England in Pool D with Japan, Argentina and Samoa, alongside one as yet unknown qualifier.

What teams have qualified for the 2023 Rugby World Cup?

Qualifying Pathway.
Europe 1 & 2. Georgia Qualified for RWC 2023. Romania Qualified for RWC 2023. ... .
Americas 1 & 2. Uruguay Qualified for RWC 2023. Chile Qualified for RWC 2023. ... .
Oceania. Samoa Qualified for RWC 2023. View info..
Asia/Pacific. Tonga Qualified for RWC 2023. ... .
Namibia Qualified for RWC 2023. View info..
FQT Winner. View info..

Who is most likely to win the 2023 Rugby World Cup?

8, 2020: New Zealand has opened with the shortest odds to win the 2023 Rugby World Cup, sitting at +175 to win a record fourth title.