Rugby Union World Cup Betting Tips
The Rugby Union World Cup is the pinnacle of the sport for all countries and players. The tournament is held every four years and falls under the jurisdiction of World Rugby, the sports’ governing body.
The Webb Ellis Cup is given to the victorious team at the end of the tournament, named after William Webb Ellis who is credited with inventing the sport while at Rugby School in 1823 in the UK.
The 2023 Rugby World Cup will be the 10th edition of the showpiece event and will be held in France, the second time the country has hosted the event. 20 teams will qualify and split into four pools with the top two progressing to the knockout rounds.
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Rugby World Cup Free Bets
You can take advantage of Rugby World Cup free bets with a number of online bookmakers when you open a new account. Existing customers may also be offered free bets so keep an eye out so that you can get your rugby bankroll up and running.
2023 Rugby World Cup Betting Odds
Three years out from the 2023 Rugby World Cup New Zealand are the current favourites to claim the prize. The defending champions, South Africa are second favourites but much can change over the next few years. If you’re confident it may be worth a punt now on your favourite as value is likely to decrease closer to the event.
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 2.75 |
| South Africa | 4.50 |
| England | 4.50 |
| France | 7.00 |
| Ireland | 11.00 |
| Wales | 13.00 |
| Australia | 15.00 |
| Argentina | 41.00 |
| Scotland | 67.00 |
| Japan | 101.00 |
| Fiji | 251.00 |
| Italy | 751.00 |
| Samoa | 1001.00 |
| Tonga | 1001.00 |
| USA | 1001.00 |
| Romania | 1001.00 |
| Georgia | 1001.00 |
| Uruguay | 2001.00 |
| Namibia | 2501.00 |
| Russia | 2501.00 |
| Spain | 2501.00 |
| Canada | 2501.00 |
Source: betway
2023 Rugby World Cup Fixtures
The fixtures for the 2023 Rugby World Cup will be announced closer to the time of the event. We should know by early 2021.
Where will the 2023 Rugby World Cup be played?
The 2023 Rugby World Cup will be hosted in France. It will be the second time France has hosted the completion after hosting it in 2007.
When is the 2023 Rugby World Cup?
The 2023 Rugby World Cup will kick off on 8 September 2023 and the final will take place on 21 October 2023.
When is the 2023 Rugby World Cup final?
The 2023 Rugby World Cup final will take place on 21 October 2023 at the Stade de France in Paris.
Which cities will host the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France?
A total of nine venues will host the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.
| Stadium | City | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Stade de France | Paris | 80 698 |
| Stade Velodrome | Marseille | 67 394 |
| Decines-Charpieu | Lyon | 59 186 |
| Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Lille | 50 157 |
| Matmut Atlantique | Bordeaux | 42 115 |
| Stade Geoffroy Guichard | Saint-Etienne | 41 965 |
| Allianz Riviera | Nice | 35 624 |
| Stade de la Beaujoire | Nantes | 35 322 |
| Stadium Municipal | Toulouse | 33 150 |
What teams will contest the 2023 Rugby World Cup?
There will be a total of 20 teams that contest the 2023 Rugby World Cup. 12 have already been confirmed while eight others need to go through a qualification process.
- South Africa
- Japan
- England
- France
- Ireland
- Italy
- Scotland
- Wales
- Australia
- Fiji
- New Zealand
- Argentina
What are the Pools for the 2023 Rugby World Cup?
The draw for the 2023 Rugby World Cup will take place on 20 November 2020. We will update you as soon as that draw is made.
Who has won the most Rugby World Cup titles?
New Zealand and South Africa have won three World Cup title each. That means six of the nine completed tournaments have gone to two nations. England (1) and Australia (2) are the other winners.
What took place at the 2019 Rugby World Cup?
The 2019 Rugby World Cup was hosted by Japan and turned out to be a massive success. With record attendances recorded interest in the country grew massively. South Africa beat England 32-12 in the final after England knocked favourites New Zealand out in the semi final.
Earlier in the competition New Zealand defeated South Africa in the pool stage which meant the Springboks became the first country to win the World Cup after losing a group stage game.
More exciting was perhaps the performance of the hosts, Japan. Japan went through the Pool phased undefeated, beating one of the favourites Ireland and another rugby powerhouse, Scotland on their way. Japan were eventually knocked out in the quarter final by South Africa.
Rugby World Cup Winners, Runners-Up, Score and Hosts
New Zealand and South Africa have both won the Rugby World Cup on three occasions. Below is a list of hosts, winners and runners-up.
| Year | Winners | Runners-Up | Score | Hosts | Venue | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | South Africa | England | 32-12 | Japan | Nissan Stadium | 70 103 |
| 2015 | New Zealand | Australia | 34-17 | England | Twickenham | 80 125 |
| 2011 | New Zealand | France | 8-7 | New Zealand | Eden Park | 61 079 |
| 2007 | South Africa | England | 15-6 | France | Stade de France | 80 430 |
| 2003 | England | Australia | 20-17 | Australia | Telstra Stadium | 82 957 |
| 1999 | Australia | France | 35-12 | England/Wales | Principality Stadium | 72 500 |
| 1995 | South Africa | New Zealand | 15-12 | South Africa | Ellis Park | 62 000 |
| 1991 | Australia | England | 12-6 | England | Twickenham | 56 208 |
| 1987 | New Zealand | France | 29-9 | New Zealand | Eden Park | 48 035 |
2023 Rugby World Cup favourites
Three years out from the 2023 Rugby World Cup and New Zealand are comfortable favourites. That said they have entered every previous Rugby World Cup as the favourites but have only claimed the title on three occasions.
2023 Rugby World Cup Fixtures
The 2023 Rugby World Cup fixtures will be concluded on 20 November 2020 after the draw is made.
Rugby World Cup World Cup Results
Stay up to date with all the latest Rugby World Cup results. Despite much promise from some nations they tend to fold when the World Cup comes around. Check previous World Cup results as much as you look for recent results and form.
Rugby World Cup Highlights
Rugby World Cup highlights should be checked regularly. This can give you insight into how teams have previously played at World Cup tournaments. There are numerous YouTube channels that offer highlights of most games.
Rugby World Cup News
Be sure to follow reliable sources when looking for your Rugby World Cup news. The World Rugby website is always a good place to go, while all nations have plenty of trusted news options available.
Rugby World Cup Social Media
Stay in touch with all your Rugby World Cup news and events by following the following accounts.
- World Rugby Twitter – twitter.com/WorldRugby
- World Rugby Facebook – facebook.com/worldrugby
- World Rugby Instagram - instagram.com/worldrugby
Rugby World Cup Twitter – twitter.com/rugbyworldcup
Rugby World Cup Facebook – facebook.com/rugbyworldcup
Rugby World Cup Instagram - instagram.com/rugbyworldcup
Rugby World Cup History
The first edition of the Rugby World Cup took place in 1987, hosted by New Zealand. It was also won by New Zealand when they beat France 29-9 at Eden Park. Much like the 1991 Rugby World Cup the tournament took place before the professional era.
Due to apartheid South Africa could not attend the first two World Cup tournaments. They are largely seen as the best side in the world, or at the very least, the only side that could match the mighty All Blacks.
That was however chucked out the window in 1991 when Australia beat England 12-6 in the final at Twickenham. As 1995 approached South Africa’s government was removed and they were back on the international circuit.
South Africa did not only host the 1995 showpiece event but also won it, beating New Zealand 15-12 in the final at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.
The game also became professional in 1995 which meant rugby went to a whole new sphere over the next decade. 1999 was won by Australia in England before England claimed the title in Australia in 2003. 2007 saw South Africa march to the title in France while New Zealand eventually won it again in 2011 when they hosted it for the second time.
New Zealand had been the best team in the world for years and went into each World Cup as favourites, bar maybe 2003 when England won it. After numerous surprise exits from World Cup’s New Zealand defended their 2011 title in 2015 at Twickenham.
But it was not to be a hat-trick of titles as England upset New Zealand in the 2019 Rugby World Cup semi final. South Africa eventually beat England 32-12 in the 2019 final in Yokohama, Japan.
Japan was the first tournament to be hosted by a country other than what is considered the big rugby nations. 2023 will see France host their second World Cup after beating South Africa to the hosting rights by one vote.
2023 Rugby Union World Cup FAQ
When is the 2023 Rugby World Cup?
The 2023 Rugby World Cup will take place from 8 September to 21 October 2023.
What is the Rugby Union World Cup?
The Rugby Union World Cup is an international men's rugby union tournament that takes place every four years. 20 teams compete for the Webb Ellis Cup, the pinnacle of the international sport.
Where is the 2023 Rugby Union World Cup?
The 2023 Rugby Union World Cup will take place France.
How many teams will play in the 2023 Rugby Union World Cup?
There will be 20 teams at the 2023 Rugby World Cup. 12 have already been confirmed while eight others still need to go through the qualifying process.
Who won the 2019 Rugby Union World Cup?
South Africa beat England 32-12 in the final of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Yokohama. It was South Africa's third World Cup title.
When is the final of the 2023 Rugby Union World Cup?
The final of the 2023 Rugby Union World Cup will be played on 21 October 2023.
When is the 2023 Rugby Union World Cup draw?
The 2023 Rugby Union World Cup draw will take place on 20 November 2020.
Who has won the most Rugby Union World Cup titles?
New Zealand and South Africa have won three Rugby World Cup titles each. England have won once and Australia twice - no other nation has claimed the title.
