Rugby World Cup 2023 prize money: How much do national teams including the winners of the tournament earn?

Ben Miller

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Going far at the Rugby World Cup can be a lucrative business for the national teams in Tier One – the Six Nations contestants, plus Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

In 2019, England were even reportedly offered a separate pot internally of £7 million ($8.6m) to win the tournament, ultimately losing to South Africa in Japan.

For Tier Two sides, earnings from the finals can be far more vital in terms of providing funding for the growth of the game

How much is the 2023 Rugby World Cup said to be worth for its participants? What might the rewards look like for reaching different stages in France? The Sporting News takes a look.

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How much do the Rugby World Cup winners get?

While organisers World Rugby have not confirmed the figures, lifting the trophy appears to be a well-paid business.

Money may not be the first reward on the minds of the champions, but it is worth £4.8 million ($5.9m), according to Sporting Lad.

Should that amount be correct, it represents a significant hike from the widely-reported sum of around £325,000 ($399,000) handed to the winners in 2019.

How much is qualifying for the Rugby World Cup worth?

The losing pool stage teams are said to earn an amount approaching the sum cited for the winners four years ago.

The 12 teams who finish outside of the top two of the four groups each reportedly receive a return of £250,000 ($307,000) for their participation.

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Rugby World Cup prize money 2023

Here's the full list of how much this year's Rugby World Cup teams are said to earn according to the stage they are eliminated at during the finals.

Stage Prize
Pool stage £250,000 ($306,000)
Quarterfinals £600,000 ($734,000)
Semifinals £1.2m ($1.47m)
Runners-up £2.5m ($3.1m)
Final £4.8m ($5.9m)

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

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Ben Miller has been writing about sport for 25 years, following all levels of football as well as boxing, MMA, athletics and tennis. He’s seen five promotions, three relegations, one World Cup winner and home games in at least three different stadiums as a result of his lifelong devotion to Brighton & Hove Albion. His main aim each week is to cover at least one game or event that does not require a last-minute rewrite.