The 2019 edition of the Rugby World Cup was claimed by organisers to have been the most viewed event in the history of the sport.
More than 857 million viewers around the world are said to have tuned in, with a peak in Japan of almost 55 million seeing the host nation reach the quarterfinals for the first time by beating Scotland.
The 2023 tournament will be held in France and will seek to build on the 26% increase in global viewers the 2019 finals recorded on the previous edition.
The Sporting News has all the details on how fans around the world can catch all the Rugby World Cup action this time through September and October.
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How to watch Rugby World Cup 2023 on TV
TV networks worldwide will be showing all 48 matches at the tournament live, including many on free-to-air television.
| Country | TV Channel |
|---|---|
| USA | NBC |
| Canada | TSN |
| United Kingdom | ITV |
| Australia | Stan Sport |
| New Zealand | Sky GO |
| Singapore | beIN Sports |
| Hong Kong | beIN Sports |
| Malaysia | beIN Sports |
| India | — |
How to watch Rugby World Cup online
On social platforms alone, video content from the Rugby World Cup and organisers World Rugby drew more than 2.1 billion views in 2019 – almost six times the previous figure.
The tournament also has its own app, delivering highlights, news and more across the seven weeks of action.
| Country | Streaming |
|---|---|
| USA | Peacock |
| Canada | TSN+ |
| United Kingdom | ITVX |
| Australia | Stan Sport |
| New Zealand | Sky GO |
| Singapore | beIN Sports |
| Hong Kong | beIN Sports |
| Malaysia | beIN Sports |
| India | Fan Code |
