Where to watch the Rugby World Cup 2023

Rugby fans from far and wide will no doubt welcome the news of the Rugby World Cup 2023 and the countdown is officially on to the tournament opener where France take on New Zealand on September 8th.

Where better to enjoy every minute of this year’s epic tournament than at one of the best rugby pubs in the South of England? We are proud to share the rugby love this year with our extensive selection of beers, spirits, and delicious pub food – it’s all you need to this Rugby World Cup the most memorable yet!

We can’t wait to get you pumped and help you to celebrate all the action of the mighty Rugby World Cup. So whether you‘re a seasoned rugby fan, looking to discover the best spots, join fellow sport fans or just looking for a great night out, come to Young‘s Pubs and soak up the atmosphere.

Book your table early to ensure you can enjoy the rugby in the midst of an unbeatable pub atmosphere. You don’t want to leave this to the last minute!

We look forward to welcoming you.

North London pubs

Central London pubs

South London pubs

West London pubs

East London pubs

Surrey pubs

Somerset & Oxfordshire pubs

Devon & Exeter pubs

Rugby World Cup 2023 Fixtures

Group stages

See all the key dates and times for the matches below

Friday September 8, 2023

France vs New Zealand (8pm, Paris)

Saturday September 9, 2023

Italy vs Namibia (12pm, Saint-Etienne)
Ireland vs Romania (2.30pm, Bordeaux)
Australia vs Georgia (5pm, Paris)
England vs Argentina (8pm, Marseille)

Sunday September 10, 2023

Japan vs Chile (12pm, Toulouse)
South Africa vs Scotland (4.45pm, Marseille)
Wales vs Fiji (8pm, Bordeaux)

Thursday September 14, 2023

France vs Uruguay (8pm, Lille)

Friday September 15, 2023

New Zealand vs Namibia (8pm, Toulouse)

Saturday September 16, 2023

Samoa vs Chile (2pm, Bordeaux)
Wales vs Portugal (4.45pm, Nice)
Ireland vs Tonga (8pm, Nantes)

Sunday September 17, 2023

South Africa vs Romania (2pm, Bordeaux)
Australia vs Fiji (4.45pm, Saint-Etienne)
England vs Japan (8pm, Nice)

Wednesday September 20, 2023

Italy vs Uruguay (4.45pm, Nice)

Thursday September 21, 2023

France vs Namibia (8pm, Marseille)

Friday September 22, 2023

Argentina vs Samoa (4.45pm, Saint-Etienne)

Saturday September 23, 2023

Georgia vs Portugal (1pm, Toulouse)
England vs Chile (4.45pm, Lille)
South Africa vs Ireland (8pm, Paris)

Sunday September 24, 2023

Scotland vs Tonga (4.45pm, Nice)
Wales vs Australia (8pm, Lyon)

Wednesday September 27, 2023

Uruguay vs Namibia (4.45pm, Lyon)

Thursday September 28, 2023

Japan vs Samoa (8pm, Toulouse)

Friday September 29, 2023

New Zealand vs Italy (8pm, Lyon)

Saturday September 30, 2023

Argentina vs Chile (2pm, Nantes)
Fiji vs Georgia (4.45pm, Bordeaux)
Scotland vs Romania (8pm, Lille)

Sunday October 1, 2023

Australia vs Portugal (4.45pm, Saint-Etienne)
South Africa vs Tonga (8pm, Marseille)

Thursday October 5, 2023

New Zealand vs Uruguay (8pm, Lyon)

Friday October 6, 2023

France vs Italy (8pm, Lyon)

Saturday October 7, 2023

Wales vs Georgia (2pm, Nantes)
England vs Samoa (14.45pm, Lille)
Ireland vs Scotland (8pm, Paris)

Sunday October 8, 2023

Japan vs Argentina (12pm, Nantes)
Tonga vs Romania (4.45pm, Lille)
Fiji vs Portugal (8pm, Toulouse)

Fantastic Food & Drink

If you’re after a hearty pub classic to prepare you for a day of singing ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ or you’d prefer something lighter but equally tasty, our seasonal menus have the dish for you. So whether you’re pit-stopping for pre-match beers, or settling in for the big game itself, make the pub the perfect excuse to round up your squad, secure a table for match day and immerse yourself in the excitement of this year’s tournament.

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Unbeatable Atmosphere

For us, you can’t beat the pub on game-day. With real ales and craft beers on tap, extensive cocktail and wine lists, along with delicious all day food menus, we stand corrected. You can’t beat a Young’s pub on a Rugby game-day. Whether you’re near the birthplace of English rugby in South West London, or at your local in Bristol, Surrey and beyond, our pubs are full of passionate rugby fans providing a quality atmosphere for you to enjoy throughout the tournament.

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Post-match Celebrations

Why should the fun end when the full time whistle blows? With all our rugby pubs open until late, make a day (and night) of it and stay on to soak up the post-match vibes with your fellow supporters, enjoying something delicious from our curated, seasonal menu – all washed down with a real ale or craft beer of your choice.

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Which pubs are showing the Rugby World Cup 2023?

Few things capture a rugby fan’s attention like the pub atmosphere during a major international tournament. Come and soak up the action and atmosphere from one of the UK’s best rugby pubs – from North to South London, Kent, Bristol and beyond, whatever you do this year, don’t stay at home.

Check out our top recommendations on where to watch and celebrate the Rugby World Cup games.

Where to watch the Rugby World Cup 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023 Fixtures

Group stages

Fantastic Food & Drink

Unbeatable Atmosphere

Post-match Celebrations

Which pubs are showing the Rugby World Cup 2023?

Pubs showing the Rugby World Cup in North London

Beaufort

Bull & Gate

Canonbury

Castle, Islington

Duchess of Kent

Fellow

Grand Junction Arms

King’s Head, Islington

Kings Head Winchmore Hill

Lion and Unicorn

Lord Palmerston

Narrowboat

Naturalist

Queens

Roebuck

Spread Eagle

Pubs showing the Rugby World Cup in Central London

Adam and Eve

Albion

Betjeman Arms

Bishop’s Vaults

Buckingham Arms

Bunch of Grapes

Candlemaker

Dirty Dicks

Finch’s

Founder’s Arms

Fox & Anchor

Grocer

Lamb, Conduit Street

Leman Street Tavern

Lockhouse

Marquess of Anglesey

Mitre, Lancaster Gate

Morpeth Arms

Mulberry Bush

Old Shades

One Tun

Owl and Pussycat

Oyster Shed

Paternoster

Phoenix, Victoria

Smith’s of Smithfield

The Station

Theodore Bullfrog

Waterside

Wheatsheaf

Windmill, Mayfair

Woolpack

Pubs showing the Rugby World Cup in South London

Alexander Pope

Alexandra

Bickley

Bishop

Boathouse

Brewer’s Inn

Bull, Streatham

Bull’s Head

Bull’s Head, Barnes

Canbury Arms

Castle, Tooting

Chelsea Ram

Cherry Tree

Clarence

Clockhouse

Coach & Horses

Coach & Horses Greenwich

Coach and Horses, Barnes

Coat and Badge

Cock Tavern

Coopers Arms

County Arms