Both New Zealand vs South Africa boast storied histories in the competition, each proudly claiming three Rugby World Cup victories. In 2015, the All Blacks made history by becoming the first team to successfully defend the revered Webb Ellis Cup. South Africa, affectionately known as the Springboks, now aim to replicate this extraordinary feat, aspiring to match it with a victory in this pivotal final showdown.

 

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Road to the Final

The journey to the final for both teams was marked by thrilling highs and nail-biting moments. New Zealand faced an initial setback with a loss to hosts France but quickly regained their stride with commanding victories over Namibia (71-3), Italy (96-17), and Uruguay (73-0), solidifying their spot in the quarter-finals.In a thrilling quarter-final clash, they dominated over Ireland, the world’s number one team, with a commanding 44-6 triumph, delivering a clear statement before their World Cup final showdown with Argentina.Meanwhile, the Springboks pursued a comparable path to the semi-finals.Despite a narrow 13-8 defeat to Ireland, they emerged triumphant in all their other group matches, securing the second position in their pool. Their quarter-final clash against France was a heart-stopping battle that culminated in a 29-28 victory, crushing French aspirations in a seven-try thriller.In the semi-finals, a resilient England side initially subdued the Springboks, taking a 15-6 lead early in the second half, courtesy of Owen Farrell’s accurate kicking. However, South Africa orchestrated a remarkable comeback, with RG Snyman’s try and Handre Pollard’s late penalty propelling them to a tense 16-15 victory, setting the stage for an epic showdown in the World Cup final.

How to watch the 2023 Rugby World Cup live

Please check local listings for broadcast schedules in your territories.

The Rugby World Cup 2023 will be live-streamed across various regions:

Australia – STAN

Andorra – MOVISTAR+

Austria: PROSIBEN

Belgium – TELENET

Cook Islands – Cook IslandsTelevision

Czech Republic – Ceska Televize

Fiji – Fiji

TV France – France TV, TF1, M6

Germany – RAN

Ireland – RTE, VIRGIN

Italy, San Marino, Vatican – Sky Italia, RAI

Japan – JSports, NTV, NHK

Luxembourg – TF1

Middle East and North Africa – StarzPlay

Netherlands – ZIGGO

New Zealand – Sky NZ, STUFF Papua

New Guinea – Digicel, EMTV

Portugal – Sport TV Samoa – TV1

Romania – Digisport

Spain and Andorra – MOVISTAR+ Solomon

Islands – Telekom Television

South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa – SuperSport

Tonga – Digicel, Tonga Broadcasting Commission (TBC)

Turkey – SSPORT (SARAN)

United Kingdom – ITV, S4C

United States of America – NBC

Vanuatu – Broadcasted by Vanuatu Broadcasting & Television Corporation

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Where is the Rugby World Cup Being Hosted?

The 2023 Rugby World Cup in France has unfolded across nine distinct stadiums, each set against a unique city backdrop. The semi-finals and the grand finale are set to captivate spectators at the iconic Stade de France in Saint-Denis, Paris. Let’s take a glimpse into the diverse array of stadiums that have graced this esteemed tournament:

• Stade de France (capacity 80,698) – Saint-Denis, Paris
• Stade de Marseille (67,394) – Marseille
• OL Stadium (59,186) – Lyon
• Stade Pierre-Mauroy (50,186) – Lille
• Stade de Bordeaux (42,115) – Bordeaux
• Stade Geoffroy-Guichard (41,965) – Saint-Étienne
• Stade de Nice (35,624) – Nice
• Stade de la Beaujoire (35,322) – Nantes
• Stade de Toulouse (33,150) – Toulouse

Rugby World Cup 2023 full fixtures and schedule

All matches on ITV1

Semi-finals

Argentina 6 New Zealand 44
England 15 South Africa 16

Bronze medal match

Friday, Oct 27 – Stade de France, 8pm – Argentina v England

Final

Saturday, Oct 28 – Stade de France, 8pm – New Zealand vs South Africa

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Quarter-final results in full

Saturday, Oct 14 (QF1) – Wales 17 Argentina 29
Saturday, Oct 14 (QF2) – Ireland 24 New Zealand 28
Sunday, Oct 15 (QF3) – England 30 Fiji 24
Sunday, Oct 15 (QF4) – France 28 South Africa 29

Pool-stage results in full

Friday, Sept 8 – France 27 New Zealand 13
Saturday, Sept 9 – Italy 52 Namibia 8
Saturday, Sept 9 – Ireland 82 Romania 8
Saturday, Sept 9 – Australia 35 Georgia 15
Saturday, Sept 9 – England 27 Argentina 10
Sunday, Sept 10 – Japan 42 Chile 12
Sunday, Sept 10 – South Africa 18 Scotland 3
Sunday, Sept 10 – Wales 32 Fiji 26
Thursday, Sept 14 – France 27 Uruguay 12
Friday, Sept 15 – New Zealand 71 Namibia 3
Saturday, Sept 16 – Samoa 43 Chile 10
Saturday, Sept 16 – Wales 28 Portugal 8
Saturday, Sept 16 – Ireland 59 Tonga 16
Sunday, Sept 17 – South Africa 76 Romania 0
Sunday, Sept 17 – Australia 15 v Fiji 22
Sunday, Sept 17 – England 34 Japan 12
Wednesday, Sept 20 – Italy 38 Uruguay 17
Thursday, Sept 21 – France 96 Namibia 0
Friday, Sept 22 – Argentina 19 Samoa 10
Saturday, Sept 23 – Georgia 18 Portugal 18
Saturday, Sept 23 – England 71 Chile 0
Saturday, Sept 23 – South Africa 8 Ireland 13
Sunday, Sept 24 – Scotland 45 Tonga 17
Sunday, Sept 24 – Wales 40 Australia 6
Wednesday, Sept 27 – Uruguay 36 Namibia 26
Thursday, Sept 28 – Japan 28 Samoa 22
Friday, Sept 29 – New Zealand 96 Italy 17
Saturday, Sept 30 – Argentina 59 Chile 5
Saturday, Sept 30 – Fiji 17 Georgia 12
Saturday, Sept 30 – Scotland 84 Romania 0
Sunday, Oct 1 – Australia 34 Portugal 14
Sunday, Oct 1 – South Africa 49 Tonga 18
Thursday, Oct 5 – New Zealand 73 Uruguay 0
Friday, Oct 6 – France 60 Italy 7
Saturday, Oct 7 – Wales 43 Georgia 19
Saturday, Oct 7 – England 18 Samoa 17
Saturday, Oct 7 – Ireland 36 Scotland 14
Sunday, Oct 8 – Japan 27 Argentina 39
Sunday, Oct 8 – Tonga 45 Romania 24
Sunday, Oct 8 – Fiji 23 Portugal 24

Which teams are left in contention?

At the start, 20 teams secured spots in the Rugby World Cup, yet now only a pair stand tall – South Africa and New Zealand.

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