CORE VALUES

Enjoyment

Enjoyment is the reason we play and support rugby union. We encourage players to enjoy training and playing. We use our sport to adopt a healthy lifestyle and build life skills. We safeguard our young players and help them have fun. We enjoy being part of a team and part of the rugby family.

Discipline

Strong discipline underpins our sport. We ensure that our sport is one of controlled physical endeavour and that we are honest and fair. We obey the laws of the game which ensure an inclusive and exciting global sport. We support our disciplinary system, which protects our sport and upholds its values. We observe the sport’s laws and regulations and report serious breaches.

Sportsmanship

Sportsmanship is the foundation upon which rugby union is built. We uphold the rugby tradition of camaraderie with teammates and opposition. We observe fair play both on and off the pitch and are generous in victory and dignified in defeat. We play to win but not at all costs and recognise both endeavour and achievement. We ensure that the wellbeing and development of individual players is central to all rugby activity.

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Registered in England & Wales. Company No 08358065

Directors: Mr Bindesh R Patel, F.C.C.A.

The tenth Rugby World Cup runs from 8th September to 28th October 2023

This is the second time that France has been the RWC host having held a succesful and memorable event in 2007. There will be 48 matches at 9 venues with 10 host cities. There’s 20 teams divided into 4 pools of 5 teams followed by quarter finals, semi finals, a bronze medal playoff, then the finals.

Twelve teams qualified directly by finishing in the top three of their pool in Japan 2019. The remaining 8 qualified through a global qualification process after 48 matches played across 51 days.

The qualified teams as of March 2022

The remaining eight spaces will be decided by regional competitions followed by a few cross- regional play-offs. The final spot will be decided by a repêchage tournament in November 2022.

Qualification

Top 3 - 2019 RWC pool

Top 3 - 2019 RWC pool

Hosts

Top 3 - 2019 RWC pool

Top 3 - 2019 RWC pool

Top 3 - 2019 RWC pool

Top 3 - 2019 RWC pool

Top 3 - 2019 RWC pool

Top 3 - 2019 RWC pool

Top 3 - 2019 RWC pool

Top 3 - 2019 RWC pool

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Top 3 - 2019 RWC pool

PREVIOUS BEST

Quarter-finals (2019) Champions (2003)

Runners-up (1987, 1999, 2011)

Quarter-finals (7 times)

Pool stage (9 times)

Fourth place (1991)

Third place (1987)

Champions (1991, 1999)

Champions (1987, 2011, 2015)

Third place (2007)

Quarter-finals (1987, 2007)

Quarter-finals (1991, 1995)

Champions (1995, 2007, 2019) Pool

(2003, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019)

The 2023 Rugby Word Cup Venues

CITY: Saint-Denis (Paris)

Just north of Paris this youthful energetic district was once the hub of the industrial revolution and is now a lively modern metropolis.

VENUE: Stade Geoffroy-Guichard

This stadium is famous for its incredible atmosphere. ‘Le Chauldron’ as it’s known will no doubt resonate with excitement and passion as it did when hosting the World cup in 2007 and UEFA Euro 2016. Capacity: 41,965.

VENUE: State de France

The largest and most impressive sporting venue in France, State de France, the national stadium, will be the venue for the opening game and the final too. Capacity: 80,698.

HOSTING: 9/9/23 Saturday, 17/9/23 Sunday, 22/9/23 Friday, 1/10/23 Sunday.

CITY: Bordeaux

Regarded as the wine capital of the world, Bordeaux is an exciting place, it’s been designated a World heritage site in recognition of its cultural riches and legacy, losing none of its splendour over the centuries. While Bordeaux may be known as ‘Belle Endormie’ (Sleeping Beauty) when major sporting events take place no one sleeps.

HOSTING: 8/9/23 Friday, 9/9/23 Sunday, 23/9/23 Saturday, 7/10/23 Saturday, 14/10/23 Saturday, 15/10/23 Sunday, 20/10/23 Friday, 21/10/23 Saturday, 27/10/23 Friday, 28/10/23 Saturday.

CITY: Saint-Etienne

A rich industrial past, Saint-Etienne was considered the industrial capital of Europe in the 19th century. A place where the railroad and the waterwheel originated, it’s a place of invention and innovation, where creativity and audacity are prized.

VENUE: Stade de Bordeaux, brand-new and ultra modern, it’s the largest sports arena in the south-west of France. Capacity: 42,115.

HOSTING: 9/9/23 Saturday, 10/9/23 Sunday, 16/9/23 Saturday, 17/9/23 Sunday, 30/9/23 Sunday.

CITY: Lille

A city charaterised by it’s cultural vitality, quality of life and festive energy. With its closeness to Belgium Lille also claims to be the most European of cities.

VENUE: OL Stadium

The third largest sporting venue in France, OL Stadium is ready and waiting to dazzle with another major event. Capacity: 59,186.

VENUE: Stade Pierre-Mauroy

An utra-modern venue with a retractable roof along with the ‘Boite a Spectacles’ a feature allowing half the pitch to slide under the other half to turn the stadium into an arena for

HOSTING: 24/9/23 Sunday, 27/9/23 Wednesday, 29/9/23 Friday, 5/10/23 Thursday, 6/10/23 Friday.

CITY: Marseille

Since ancient times this cosmopolitan city has been an important cultural and commercial crossroads with its prime position on the Mediterranean Sea. As Frances main port it’s known as the ‘Gateway to the Orient’.

concerts and other sports. Capacity: 50,157.

HOSTING: 14/9/23 Thursday, 23/9/23 Saturday, 30/9/23 Sunday, 7/10/23 Saturday, 8/10/23 Sunday.

CITY: Lyon

Located where the Rhone and the Saone rivers meet Lyon was the capital of Roman Gaul. Lyon has a rich food and wine tradition and boasts many cultural pioneers including the Lumiere brothers, the godfathers of cinema.

VENUE: Stade Velodrome

A Stadium that’s no stranger to great events following the 1998 FIFA World Cup, the Rugby World Cup 2007 and the UAFA Euro 2016. The Rugby World Cup 2023 should be the scene of some great rugby. Capacity 67,394.

HOSTING: 9/9/23 Saturday, 10/9/23 Sunday, 21/9/23 Thursday, 14/10/23 Saturday, 15/10/23 Sunday.

The World Cup 2023

CITY: Nantes

A stones throw from the centre of Paris this youthful energetic district was once the hub of the industrial revolution and is now a lively modern metropolis.

HOSTING: 16/9/23 Saturday, 17/9/23 Sunday, 20/9/23 Wednesday, 24/9/23 Sunday.

VENUE

The scene of many unforgettable rock concerts and the famous Fiji versus Wales stunner from the Rugby World cup in 2007, we’re expecting some more exciting outcomes during the Rugby World Cup 2023. Capacity: 35,322.

The European capital of aeronautics and space is situated on the banks of the Garonne. There’s a festive spirit here in the Pink City, so called because of the colour of the bricks used in all of its most notable buildings, including the Musee des Augustines, the Basilique SaintSernin and the magnificent Jacobin convent.

HOSTING: 16/9/23 Saturday, 30/9/23 Saturday, 30/9/23 Sunday, 7/10/23 Saturday, 8/10/23 Sunday,

CITY: Nice

The capital of the Cote d’aAzur, located in the French Riviera, between the Mediterranean and the foothills of the Alps.

Nick named little Wembley this stadium will once again witness the passion for rugby that is so strong in Toulouse. Capacity: 33,150.

Nice’s new stadium is one of the most environmentally responsible in Europe. Capacity: 35,624.

HOSTING: 10/9/23 Sunday, 15/9/23 Friday, 23/9/23 Saturday, 28/10/23 Thursday, 8/10/23 Sunday.