2023 Rugby World Cup Warm-up Matches Fixtures (Schedule)
Prepare yourselves, rugby enthusiasts! The Rugby World Cup 2023 promises to surpass all previous editions, infusing unprecedented excitement and vigor into the global rugby arena. With France as the host nation from September 8 to October 28, 2023, the event will see the world’s most competitive rugby teams fiercely battle for the esteemed Webb Ellis Cup.
An intriguing series of warm-up matches will whet the fans’ appetite in the lead-up to this premier sporting spectacle.
Rugby World Cup Warm-up Matches
So, what exactly are the warm-up matches? They are friendly contests scheduled before the main tournament, providing teams with invaluable opportunities to fine-tune their strategies, assess different formations, and put their tactics to the test.
These games are an excellent platform for the coaching staff to experiment with various line-ups and player combinations.
When is the Rugby World Cup 2023 Warm-up Matches?
Fans can look forward to the Rugby World Cup 2023 warm-up matches in July and August 2023. These games will span over four weeks, with every participating team guaranteed at least two matches.
Who Will be in the RWC 2023 Warm-up Matches?
A total of 20 teams that have secured their spots in the Rugby World Cup 2023 will partake in the warm-up matches. The participant list includes rugby powerhouses such as New Zealand, South Africa, England, Wales, Ireland, France, Australia, and Scotland.
2023 Rugby World Cup Warm-up Fixtures
As we get closer to the Rugby World Cup, the teams leave no stone unturned to gear up for the grand event. Preceding the main event, a series of warm-up matches will set the stage on fire in various parts of the world.
Here is the Complete Rugby World Cup 2023 Warm-up Matches Schedule/Fixtures, including the date, time, match-ups, venue, and Score:
| Date | Time | Team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 August 2023 | 18:00 UYT | Uruguay v Namibia | Estadio Charrúa, Montevideo |
| 5 August 2023 | 19:00 CLT | Chile vs Argentina XV | Estadio Calvo y Bascuñán |
| 10 August 2023 | 15:00 TOT | Tonga v Canada | Teufaiva Sport Stadium, Nukuʻalofa |
| 12 August 2023 | 19:00 GET | Georgia v Romania | Mikheil Meskhi Stadium, Tbilisi |
| 12 August 2023 | 17:30 BST | England v Wales | Twickenham Stadium, London |
| 12 August 2023 | 21:05 CEST | France v Scotland | Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Etienne |
| 12 August 2023 | 21:00 WEST | Portugal v United States | Estádio Algarve, Algarve |
| 12 August 2023 | 17:00 CLT | Chile v Namibia | Estadio Elías Figueroa, Valparaíso |
| 15 August 2023 | TBA | Tonga v Canada | Teufaiva Sport Stadium, Nukuʻalofa |
| 18 August 2023 | 20:45 CEST | Samoa v Barbarians | Stade Amédée-Domenech, Brive-la-Gaillarde |
| 18 August 2023 | 20:00 UYT | Uruguay v Argentina XV | Estadio Charrúa, Montevideo |
| 19 August 2023 | 15:15 BST | Wales v South Africa | Millennium Stadium, Cardiff |
| 19 August 2023 | 19:00 GET | Georgia v United States | Mikheil Meskhi Stadium, Tbilisi |
| 19 August 2023 | 17:30 IST | Ireland v England | Aviva Stadium, Dublin |
| 19 August 2023 | 18:30 CEST | Italy v Romania | Stadio Riviera delle Palme, San Benedetto del Tronto |
| 19 August 2023 | 21:05 CEST | France v Fiji | Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes |
| 25 August 2023 | 19:30 BST | New Zealand v South Africa | Twickenham Stadium, London |
| 26 August 2023 | 16:00 CAT | Namibia v South Africa Bulls | Hage Geingob Rugby Stadium, Windhoek |
| 26 August 2023 | 15:15 BST | England v Fiji | Twickenham Stadium, London |
| 26 August 2023 | 18:30 CEST | Italy v Japan | Stadio Comunale di Monigo, Treviso |
| 26 August 2023 | 17:30 BST | Scotland v Georgia | Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh |
| 26 August 2023 | 20:00 CEST | Portugal v Australia A | Stade Jules-Ladoumègue, Brou-sur-Chantereine, France |
| 26 August 2023 | 20:45 CEST | Spain v Argentina | Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid |
| 26 August 2023 | 21:00 CEST | Ireland v Samoa | Stade Jean-Dauger, Bayonne, France |
| 26 August 2023 | 17:00 CLT | Chile v Argentina XV | Estadio Germán Becker, Temuco |
| 27 August 2023 | 17:45 CEST | France v Australia | Stade de France, Saint-Denis |
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