
The BBC has secured unique audio rights to each match of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.
The event kicks off at Stade de France on Friday 8 September, with the the host nation going through New Zealand.
All 48 matches shall be stay throughout BBC Radio 5 Dwell, BBC Radio 5 Sports activities Additional, BBC Sounds and on the BBC Sport web site and app.
“We’re delighted the BBC has secured the UK audio rights for Rugby World Cup 2023,” Sir Invoice Beaumont stated.
England begin their World Cup marketing campaign in opposition to Argentina on 9 September, the identical day Eire face Romania. Scotland meet reigning champions South Africa on the next day, with Wales additionally taking part in Fiji.
Beaumont, the chairman of World Rugby, added: “With nearly 100 days to go, France 2023 is shaping-up to be the best celebration of rugby and togetherness within the sport’s two hundredth birthday yr and the BBC’s skilled storytelling, reporting, commentary and evaluation will guarantee listeners are on the coronary heart of the celebrations.”
BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Radio Foyle will produce bespoke output for the tenth version of the boys’s World Cup for his or her nations.
In the meantime, the Rugby Union Each day podcast may also convey all of the information, debate and massive points from France.