The Rugby World Cup is one of the biggest sporting events in the world, attracting millions of fans from all corners of the globe. The tournament takes place every four years and brings together the best rugby teams worldwide to compete for the coveted Webb Ellis Cup. The next edition of this highly anticipated event is set to take place in France in 2024, and fans are already eagerly anticipating what promises to be an unforgettable spectacle. So, what is the Rugby world cup 2024 schedule?
So, what can we expect from Rugby World Cup 2024? A key piece of information is the schedule. With so much at stake and so many matches to play, teams and supporters alike must know when their favorite teams will take to the pitch.
Teams
Here are the teams in each pool:
| Poll A | Newzeland
France Italy Uruguay Namibia |
| Pool B | South Africa
Ireland Scotland Tonga Namibia |
| Pool C | Wales
Australia Fizi Georgia Portuga |
| Pool D | England
Japan Argentina Samoa Chili |
These teams will compete against each other in the pool stage of the tournament. The matches will determine the rankings within each pool and decide which teams will advance to the Rugby World Cup 2024 knockout stages.
Venues
- Stade de France, Saint-Denis
- Stadium de Toulouse, Toulouse
- Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes
- Stade de Marseille, Marseille
- Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Étienne
- Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille
- OL Stadium, Lyon
- Stade de Nice, Nice
- Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux
Schedule
The Rugby World Cup 2024 is scheduled to take place in France between September 8 and October 28. The tournament will feature twenty teams from around the world, with 48 matches set to take place across nine venues in France.
The tournament’s opening match will see France play host to New Zealand at Stade de France on September 8. From then on, there will be a flurry of matches played over a period of six weeks, culminating in the grand finale at Stade de France on October 21. Apart from rugby, there will also be a variety of cultural events planned throughout the duration of the tournament.
Rugby fans worldwide eagerly anticipate this event, which promises to be one of the most exciting and closely contested Rugby World Cups ever.
According to the official website, here is a summary of the Rugby World Cup 2024 schedule:
Pool A:
- France vs. New Zealand on September 8th at Stade de France, Saint-Denis.
- France vs. Uruguay on September 14th at Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille.
- France vs. Italy on October 6th at OL Stadium, Lyon.
- France vs. Namibia on September 21st at Stade de Marseille, Marseille.
- New Zealand vs. Namibia on September 15th at Stadium de Toulouse, Toulouse.
- New Zealand vs. Italy on September 29th at OL Stadium, Lyon.
- Uruguay vs. Namibia on September 27th at OL Stadium, Lyon.
Pool B:
- Ireland vs. Romania on September 9th at Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux.
- Ireland vs. Tonga on September 16th at Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes.
- Ireland vs. Scotland on October 7th at Stade de France, Saint-Denis.
- South Africa vs. Scotland on September 17th at Stade de Marseille, Marseille.
- South Africa vs. Romania on September 24th at Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux.
- Scotland vs. Tonga on October 8th at Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille.
Pool C:
- Italy vs. Namibia on September 9th at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Étienne.
- Australia vs. Georgia on September 9th at Stade de France, Saint-Denis.
- Australia vs. Fiji on September 17th at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Étienne.
- Australia vs. Portugal on October 1st at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Étienne.
- Wales vs. Georgia on October 7th at Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes.
- Wales vs. Australia on September 24th at OL Stadium, Lyon.
- Fiji vs. Georgia on September 30th at Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux.
- Fiji vs. Portugal on October 8th at Stadium de Toulouse, Toulouse.
Pool D:
- England vs. Argentina on September 9th at Stade de Marseille, Marseille.
- England vs. Japan on October 8th at Stade de Nice, Nice.
- England vs. Samoa on October 7th at Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille.
- Argentina vs. Samoa on September 22nd at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Étienne.
- Argentina vs. Chile on September 30th at Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes.
- Japan vs. Chile on September 28th at Stadium de Toulouse, Toulouse.
- Japan vs. Argentina on October 8th at Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes.
Quarter-Finals:
- Winner Pool C vs. Runner-up Pool D on October 14th at Stade de Marseille, Marseille.
- Winner Pool B vs. Runner-up Pool A on October 14th at Stade de France, Saint-Denis.
- Winner Pool D vs. Runner-up Pool C on October 15th at Stade de Marseille, Marseille.
- Winner Pool A vs. Runner-up Pool B on October 15th at Stade de France, Saint-Denis.
Semi-Finals:
- Winner QF1 vs. Winner QF2 on October 20th at Stade de France, Saint-Denis.
- Winner QF3 vs. Winner QF4 on October 21st at Stade de France, Saint-Denis.
Bronze Final match
- The Runner-up of Semi-Final 1 vs. the Runner-up of Semi-Final 2 on October 27th at Stade de France in Saint-Denis.
Final
- Winner of Semi-Final 1 vs. the Winner of Semi-Final 2 on October 28th at Stade de France in Saint-Denis.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Rugby World Cup 2024 schedule is finally out, and fans worldwide can start planning their trips to France. The tournament promises to be exciting, with some of the best rugby nations in the world set to compete. With matches spread across different cities in France, fans can explore the country while enjoying their favorite sport. While we eagerly await the start of what promises to be a memorable tournament, we urge fans to book their tickets and accommodation early so as not to miss out on this amazing experience. Get ready for an unforgettable rugby adventure!
