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 |
