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Rugby World Cup ITV Coverage UK - ITV Listings Schedule

You can find the latest information on ITV's coverage of the Rugby World Cup and a full ITV listings schedule for the RWC here, showing a channel list of all Rugby World Cup matches being broadcast on ITV in the UK.

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This information includes TV channel listings for all home nation matches and shows what channel all England Rugby matches will be broadcast on, what channel Wales matches will be shown on and where to watch all Scotland Rugby RWC games. All Ireland Rugby World Cup matches will be broadcast on RTE and Virgin Media.

What Channel is the Rugby World Cup on in the UK?

If you have been looking for listings of what channel the Rugby World Cup is on in the UK I hope the following ITV channel list will help you. The France 2023 Rugby World Cup will be exclusively broadcast on ITV for UK viewers. Matches will be shown mainly on ITV1 HD ITV X and with some games being shown on ITV3 (1 game) or ITV4. See the Rugby World Cup match schedule below for a list of all the ITV channels showing UK coverage of the Rugby World Cup.

Also see my RWC TV Coverage FAQ below for some quick answers.

ITV Rugby World Cup Listings 2023

If your in the UK you will find TV coverage of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup on ITV1 HD ITV X, ITV4 and 1 game on ITV3!

The following ITV channel listings schedule is up to date as possible (see last updated below) and shows a match by match TV channel list of full coverage across the ITV network. All times and dates below are in UK GMT time, kick-off times will be +1hour for French local time and subject to daylight savings where applicable.

Please note: The following ITV channel listings are approximate, subject to change and will be updated/confirmed the moment ITV publish final listings nearer the start of the RWC.
Last updated; Accurate to 28th August 2023.

Friday 8th September

  • France v New Zealand | ITV1 HD ITV X | 20:15 | Fri 8th Sept

Saturday 9th September

  • Italy v Namibia | ITV1 HD ITV X | 12:00 | Sat 9th Sept
  • Ireland v Romania | ITV1 HD ITV X | 14:30 | Sat 9st Sept
  • Australia v Georgia | ITV1 HD ITV X | 17:00 | Sat 9th Sept
  • England v Argentina | ITV1 HD ITV X | 20:00 | Sat 9th Sept

Sunday 10th September

  • Japan v Chile | ITV1 HD ITV X | 12:00 | Sun 10th Sept
  • South Africa v Scotland | ITV1 HD ITV X | 16:45 | Sun 10th Sept
  • Wales v Fiji | ITV1 HD ITV X | 20:00 | Sun 10th Sept

Thursday 14th September

  • France v Uruguay | ITV4 ITV X | 20:00 | Thurs 14th Sept

Friday 15th September

  • New Zealand v Namibia | ITV4 ITV X | 20:00 | Fri 15th Sept

Saturday 16th September

  • Samoa v Chile | ITV4 ITV X | 14:00 | Sat 16th Sept
  • Wales v Portugal | ITV1 HD ITV X | 16:45 | Sat 16th Sept
  • Ireland v Tonga | ITV1 HD ITV X | 20:00| Sat 16th Sept

Sunday 17th September

  • South Africa v Romania | ITV1 HD ITV X | 14:00 | Sun 17th Sept
  • Australia v Fiji | ITV1 HD ITV X | 16:45 | Sun 17th Sept
  • England v Japan | ITV1 HD ITV X | 20:00 | Sun 17th Sept

Wednesday 20th September

  • Italy v Uruguay | ITV4 ITV X | 16:45 | Weds 20th Sept

Thursday 21st September

  • France v Namibia | ITV4 ITV X | 20:00 | Thurs 21st Sept

Friday 22nd September

  • Argentina v Samoa | ITV1 HD ITV X | 16:45 | Fri 22nd Sept

Saturday 23rd September

  • Georgia v Portugal | ITV1 HD ITV X | 13:00 | Sat 23rd Sept
  • England v Chile | ITV1 HD ITV X | 16:45 | Sat 23rd Sept
  • South Africa v Ireland | ITV1 HD ITV X | 20:00 | Sat 23rd Sept

Sunday 24th September

  • Scotland v Tonga | ITV1 HD ITV X | 16:45 | Sun 24th Sept
  • Wales v Australia | ITV1 HD ITV X | 20:00 | Sun 24th Sept

Wednesday 27th September

  • Uruguay v Namibia | ITV4 ITV X | 16:45 | Weds 27th Sept

Thursday 28th September

  • Japan v Samoa | ITV4 ITV X | 20:00 | Thurs 28th Sept

Friday 29th September

  • New Zealand v Italy | ITV1 HD ITV X | 20:00 | Fri 29th Sept

Saturday 30th September

  • Argentina v Chile | ITV1 HD ITV X | 14:00 | Sat 30th Sept
  • Fiji v Georgia | ITV1 HD ITV X | 16:45 | Sat 30th Sept
  • Scotland v Romania | ITV1 HD ITV X | 20:00 | Sat 30th Sept

Sunday 1st October

  • Australia v Portugal | ITV4 ITV X | 16:45 | Sun 1st Oct
  • South Africa v Tonga | ITV1 HD ITV X | 20:00 | Sun 1st Oct

Thursday 5th October

  • New Zealand v Uruguay | ITV4 ITV X | 20:00 | Thurs 5th Oct

Friday 6th October

  • France v Italy | ITV1 HD ITV X | 20:00 | Fri 6th Oct

Saturday 7th October

  • Wales v Georgia | ITV1 HD ITV X | 14:00 | Sat 7th Oct
  • England v Samoa | ITV1 HD ITV X | 16:45 | Sat 7th Oct
  • Ireland v Scotland | ITV1 HD ITV X | 20:00 | Sat 7th Oct

Sunday 8th October

  • Japan v Argentina | ITV1 HD ITV X | 12:00 | Sun 8th Oct
  • Tonga v Romania | ITV3 ITV X | 16:45 | Sun 8th Oct
  • Fiji v Portugal | ITV4 ITV X | 20:00 | Sun 8th Oct

Saturday 14th October

  • Wales v Argentina | ITV1 HD ITV X | 16:00 | Sat 14th Oct
  • Ireland v New Zealand | ITV1 HD ITV X | 20:00 | Sat 14th Oct

Sunday 15th October

  • England v Fiji | ITV1 HD ITV X | 16:00 | Sun 15th Oct
  • France v South Africa | ITV1 HD ITV X | 20:00 | Sun 15th Oct

Friday 20th October

  • Argentina v New Zealand | ITV1 HD ITV X | 20:00 | Fri 20th Oct

Saturday 21st October

  • England v South Africa | ITV1 HD ITV X | 20:00 | Sat 21st Oct

Friday 27th October

  • England v Argentina | ITV1 HD ITV X | 20:00 | Fri 27th Oct

Saturday 28th October

  • New Zealand v South Africa | ITV1 HD ITV X | 20:00 | Sat 28th Oct

Rugby World Cup Coverage FAQ

What UK TV channel is broadcasting the Rugby World Cup 2023?

ITV have exclusive UK broadcasting rights to the France 2023 Rugby World Cup.


Can I stream the Rugby World Cup online?

Yes, you can use ITV Player with your ITV account to stream live coverage of matches, as well as watch previous matches via the ITV Player.


What is the time difference between France and the UK?

France is 1 hour ahead of the UK. Matches played at 9pm French local time, will be broadcast here in the UK at 8pm, for example.


What time is the England Rugby World Cup game?

England matches in the Rugby World Cup pool stages include; Argentina at 8pm on Saturday 9th of September | Japan at 8pm on Sunday 17th of September | Chile at 16:45pm on Saturday 23rd of September | Samoa 16:45pm on Saturday 7th of October.


What time are the Wales games in the Rugby World Cup?

Wales will play their Rugby World Cup pool stage matches at; Fiji at 8pm on Sunday 10th of September | Portugal at 16:45pm on Saturday 16th September | Australia at 8pm on Sunday 24th September | Georgia at 2pm on Saturday 7th of October.


What time do Scotland play in the RWC?

Scotland play their RWC pool matches as follows; South Africa at 16:45pm on Sunday 10th of September | Tonga at 16:45 on Sunday 24th of September | Romania at 8pm on 30th of September | Ireland at pm on Saturday 7th of October.


Is the Rugby World Cup on BBC?

Unfortunately no, the France 2023 Rugby World Cup will not be broadcast on the BBC. However, the BBC may show match highlights and run a series of specialist shows about the Rugby World Cup hosted by TV Pundits, like Jonathon Davies, Gareth Thomas for example.


Is the Rugby World Cup on Sky Sports?

ITV have exclusive broadcasting rights to show all Rugby World Cup matches. SKY Sports may show highlights or specialist shows about the Rugby World Cup.


What time is the opening match of the Rugby World Cup?

The opening match between France and New Zealand will start at 8:15pm UK time on Friday 8th of September 2023. French local time that will be 9:15pm (France is 1 hour ahead of the UK).


Where can I find coverage of Rugby World Cup in Ireland?

RTE and Virgin Media have broadcasting rights for the Rugby World Cup in Ireland. Please see respective information online for times and listings.