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2019 Rugby Union World Cup Previews, Predictions & Betting Tips
What is the Rugby Union World Cup?
The International Rugby Union World Cup is a professional tournament that is played every four years between the top international teams in World Rugby. The Rugby World Cup falls under the jurisdiction of World Rugby, the sport’s governing body.
The winning team receives the prestigious Webb Ellis Cup, named after William Webb Ellis who was an English Anglican clergyman who allegedly invented the sport of rugby football.
The first tournament was played in 1987 and was co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia with New Zealand All Blacks emerging victorious. The All Blacks are the current world champions, having claimed the trophy in 2015 with a 34-15 victory over the Wallabies at Twickenham.
Where is the 2019 Rugby Union World Cup being played?
The 2019 Rugby World Cup will be the ninth Rugby World Cup and is being held in Japan. It will be the first tournament held in Asia, and the first time consecutive tournaments have been staged in the same hemisphere.
The 2019 Rugby World Cup will also be the first tournament to he held outside the traditional rugby union countries such as Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, France, Wales and England.
When is the 2019 Rugby Union World Cup?
The 2019 Rugby World Cup starts on 20 September 2019 with host nation Japan taking on Russia at Tokyo Stadium in Chōfu. The 2019 Rugby World Cup Final will be held on 2 November 2019 at International Stadium Yokohama in Kanagawa.
What teams will contest the 2019 Rugby Union World Cup?
There will be teams from 20 different nations taking part in the tournament. The teams taking part come from regions including Africa, North America, Asia, Europe, Oceania and South America.
| Region | Team | Qualification method | Previous appearances |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | South Africa | Automatic | 6 |
| Africa | Namibia | Africa 1 | 5 |
| North America | United States | Americas 1 | 7 |
| Asia | Japan | Hosts | 8 |
| Europe | England | Automatic | 8 |
| Europe | France | Automatic | 8 |
| Europe | Georgia | Automatic | 4 |
| Europe | Ireland | Automatic | 8 |
| Europe | Italy | Automatic | 8 |
| Europe | Russia | Europe 1 | 1 |
| Europe | Scotland | Automatic | 8 |
| Europe | Wales | Automatic | 8 |
| Oceania | Australia | Automatic | 8 |
| Oceania | Fiji | Oceania 1 | 7 |
| Oceania | New Zealand | Automatic | 8 |
| Oceania | Samoa | Play-off Winner | 7 |
| Oceania | Tonga | Oceania 2 | 7 |
| South America | Argentina | Automatic | 8 |
| South America | Uruguay | Americas 2 | 3 |
| Any | TBD | Repecharge |
What are the Pools in the 2019 Rugby Union World Cup?
The 20 teams contesting the tournament are seeded and split between four pools. The nations in each pool are as follows:
Pool A | Pool B | Pool C | Pool D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | New Zealand | England | Australia |
| Scotland | South Africa | France | Wales |
| Japan | Italy | Argentina | Georgia |
| Russia | Namibia | United States | Fiji |
| Samoa | Repecharge Winner | Tonga | Uruguay |
2019 Rugby Union World Cup Match Schedule
| Date | Fixture | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| 20 September 2019 | Japan vs Russia | Tokyo Stadium |
| 21 September 2019 | New Zealand vs South Africa | International Stadium Yokohama |
| 21 September 2019 | France vs Argentina | Tokyo Stadium |
| 21 September 2019 | Australia vs Fiji | Sapporo Dome |
| 22 September 2019 | Ireland vs Scotland | International Stadium Yokohama |
| 22 September 2019 | Italy vs Namibia | Hanazono Rugby Stadium |
| 22 September 2019 | England vs Tonga | Sapporo Dome |
| 23 September 2019 | Wales vs Georgia | City of Toyota Stadium |
| 24 September 2019 | Russia vs Samoa | Kumagaya Rugby Stadium |
| 25 September 2019 | Fiji vs Uruguay | Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium |
| 26 September 2019 | Italy vs Repecharge Winner | Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium |
| 26 September 2019 | England vs United States | Kobe Misaki Stadium |
| 28 September 2019 | Japan vs Ireland | Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa |
| 28 September 2019 | South Africa vs Namibia | City of Toyota Stadium |
| 28 September 2019 | Argentina vs Tonga | Hanazono Rugby Stadium |
| 29 September 2019 | Georgia vs Uruguay | Kumagaya Rugby Stadium |
| 29 September 2019 | Australia vs Wales | Tokyo Stadium |
| 30 September 2019 | Scotland vs Samoa | Kobe Misaki Stadium |
| 2 October 2019 | New Zealand vs Repecharge Winner | Oita Stadium |
| 2 October 2019 | France vs United States | Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium |
| 3 October 2019 | Ireland vs Russia | Kobe Misaki Stadium |
| 3 October 2019 | Georgia vs Fiji | Hanazono Rugby Stadium |
| 4 October 2019 | South Africa vs Italy | Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa |
| 5 October 2019 | Japan vs Samoa | City of Toyota Stadium |
| 5 October 2019 | England vs Argentina | Tokyo Stadium |
| 5 October 2019 | Australia vs Uruguay | Oita Stadium |
| 6 October 2019 | New Zealand vs Namibia | Tokyo Stadium |
| 6 October 2019 | France vs Tonga | Kumamoto Stadium |
| 8 October 2019 | South Africa vs Repecharge Winner | Kobe Misaki Stadium |
| 9 October 2019 | Scotland vs Russia | Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa |
| 9 October 2019 | Argentina vs United States | Kumagaya Rugby Stadium |
| 9 October 2019 | Wales vs Fiji | Oita Stadium |
| 11 October 2019 | Australia vs Georgia | Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa |
| 12 October 2019 | Ireland vs Samoa | Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium |
| 12 October 2019 | New Zealand vs Italy | City of Toyota Stadium |
| 12 October 2019 | England vs France | International Stadium Yokohama |
| 13 October 2019 | Japan vs Scotland | International Stadium Yokohama |
| 13 October 2019 | Namibia vs Repecharge Winner | Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium |
| 13 October 2019 | United States vs Tonga | Hanazono Rugby Stadium |
| 13 October 2019 | Wales vs Uruguay | Kumamoto Stadium |
| QUARTER-FINALS | ||
| 19 October 2019 | Winner of Pool C vs Runners-up of Pool D | Oita Stadium |
| 19 October 2019 | Winner of Pool B vs Runners-up of Pool A | Tokyo Stadium |
| 20 October 2019 | Winner of Pool D vs Runners-up of Pool C | Oita Stadium |
| 20 October 2019 | Winner of Pool A vs Runners-up of Pool B | Tokyo Stadium |
| SEMI-FINALS | ||
| 26 October 2019 | Winner of Quarterfinal 1 vs Winner of Quarterfinal 2 | International Stadium Yokohama |
| 27 October 2019 | Winner of Quarterfinal 3 vs Winner of Quarterfinal 4 | International Stadium Yokohama |
| BRONZE FINAL | ||
| 1 November 2019 | Loser of Semifinal 1 vs Loser of Semifinal 2 | Tokyo Stadium |
| FINAL | ||
| 2 November 2019 | Winner of Semifinal 1 vs Winner of Semifinal 2 | International Stadium Yokohama |
What Stadiums will host matches at the 2019 Rugby Union World Cup?
There are 12 different stadiums that will host matches across Japan, from the Egao Kenko Stadium in the south to the Sapporo Dome in the north.
| Stadium | Location | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Stadium | Chōfu | 49,970 |
| International Stadium Yokoham | Yokohama | 72,327 |
| Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa | Fukuroi | 50,889 |
| Hanazono Rugby Stadium | Higashiosaka | 30,000 |
| Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium | Fukuoka | 22,563 |
| Sapporo Dome | Sapporo | 41,410 |
| City of Toyota Stadium | Toyota | 45,000 |
| Oita Stadium | Oita | 40,000 |
| Kumamoto Stadium | Kumamoto | 32,000 |
| Kobe Misaki Stadium | Kobe | 30,132 |
| Kumagaya Rugby Stadium | Kumagaya | 24,000 |
| Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium | Kamaishi | 16,187 |
Who has won the most Rugby Union World Cup titles?
New Zealand are the most successful nation in World Rugby having won the World Cup on three occasions. Only four countries have ever won the tournament, Australia and South Africa winning twice and England once.
Who are the favourites to win the 2019 Rugby Union World Cup?
New Zealand are the early favourites to win the 2019 Rugby Union World Cup. The All Blacks have won the last two tournaments and boast a formidable side as reflected in the odds.
Ireland are given a chance by the bookmakers with England next best, followed by South Africa and New Zealand.
What are the 2019 Rugby Union World Cup Betting Odds?
Correct as of 31 October 2018:
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 2.20 |
| Ireland | 6.00 |
| England | 8.50 |
| South Africa | 12.00 |
| Australia | 15.00 |
| Wales | 21.00 |
| France | 29.00 |
| Argentina | 40.00 |
| Scotland | 51.00 |
Fiji, Japan, Georgia, Tonga, Samoa and Italy are all over 500/1 and realistically no chance of winning the 2019 Rugby Union World Cup.
What are your latest 2019 Rugby Union World Cup Betting Tips & Predictions?
It's difficult to go past New Zealand winning the 2019 Rugby Union World Cup to claim ttheir third in a row and fourth trophy.
How can I watch the 2019 Rugby Union World Cup?
Who were the recent Rugby Union World Cup Hosts, Winners and Runners-up?
Year | Hosts | Winners | Runners-Up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | England | New Zealand | Australia |
| 2011 | New Zealand | New Zealand | France |
| 2007 | France | South Africa | England |
| 2003 | Australia | England | Australia |
| 1999 | Wales | Australia | France |
| 1995 | South Africa | South Africa | New Zealand |
| 1991 | Europe | Australia | England |
| 1987 | Australia & New Zealand | New Zealand | France |
What tips will you have for the 2019 Rugby Union World Cup?
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When and where is the 2023 Rugby Union World Cup?
The 2023 Rugby Union World Cup will be held in France beween September and October 2023.
