Welcome to the 2023 Rugby Union Calendar, a comprehensive guide by TalkRugbyUnion to the upcoming year’s rugby events that will keep fans on the edge of their seats. In this section, we will provide you with an overview of the anticipated tournaments, competitions, and matches that will shape the rugby landscape in 2023, including their respective dates.
The year 2023 promises to be an exhilarating time for rugby enthusiasts around the world, as it features several prestigious tournaments and competitions that showcase the pinnacle of the sport. Let’s explore the key events, along with their scheduled dates, that are set to captivate fans throughout the year.
- Six Nations Championship: February 4 – March 18, 2023
- Rugby Championship: August 12 – October 14, 2023
- European Rugby Champions Cup: October 2023 – May 2024
- Super Rugby: February 18 – July 29, 2023
- Gallagher Premiership: September 2023 – June 2024
- National Rugby Championship: August – November 2023
- Currie Cup: July – October 2023
- Rugby World Cup: September 8 – October 21, 2023
- United Rugby Championship: September 16, 2022 – May 27, 2023
- Top 14: September 3, 2022 – May 27, 2023
- Summer Internationals: July 29 – August 27, 2023
These are just a few of the highlights from the 2023 Rugby Union Calendar, along with their scheduled dates. As the year unfolds, fans can mark their calendars and prepare for a year packed with thrilling rugby action, unforgettable moments, and fierce competition.
To close off this page, we are providing you with a table of the most important upcoming rugby union fixtures:
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 13-15, 2023 | Champions Cup Round 3 Fixtures |
| January 20-22, 2023 | Champions Cup Round 4 Fixtures |
| February 4, 2023 | Wales vs Ireland – Six Nations Opening Round |
| February 4, 2023 | England vs Scotland – Six Nations Opening Round |
| February 5, 2023 | Italy vs France – Six Nations Opening Round |
| February 11, 2023 | Ireland vs France – Six Nations Round 2 |
| February 11, 2023 | Scotland vs Wales – Six Nations Round 2 |
| February 12, 2023 | England vs Italy – Six Nations Round 2 |
| February 25, 2023 | Italy vs Ireland – Six Nations Round 3 |
| February 25, 2023 | Wales vs England – Six Nations Round 3 |
| February 26, 2023 | France vs Scotland – Six Nations Round 3 |
| March 11, 2023 | Italy vs Wales – Six Nations Round 4 |
| March 11, 2023 | England vs France – Six Nations Round 4 |
| March 12, 2023 | Scotland vs Ireland – Six Nations Round 4 |
| March 18, 2023 | Scotland vs Italy – Six Nations Final Round |
| March 18, 2023 | France vs Wales – Six Nations Final Round |
| March 18, 2023 | Ireland vs England – Six Nations Final Round |
| March 23, 2023 | United Rugby Championship Final Round |
| March 29-30, 2023 | Champions Cup Semi-finals |
| March 29-30, 2023 | Challenge Cup Semi-finals |
| April 7-9, 2023 | Champions Cup Quarter-finals |
| April 28-30, 2023 | Champions Cup Semi-finals |
| May 13, 2023 | Gallagher Premiership Rugby Semi-final 1 |
| May 14, 2023 | Gallagher Premiership Rugby Semi-final 2 |
| May 19, 2023 | The European Challenge Cup Final |
| May 20, 2023 | The Champions Cup Final |
| May 27, 2023 | Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final |
| June 9, 2023 | The French Top 14 Semi-final 1 |
| June 10, 2023 | The French Top 14 Semi-final 2 |
| June 17, 2023 | The French Top 14 Final |
| July 5, 2023 | Summer International – Wales vs England |
| July 12, 2023 | Summer International – England vs Wales |
| July 19, 2023 | Summer International – Wales vs South Africa |
| July 25, 2023 | Summer International – New Zealand vs South Africa |
| Late July (TBC) 2023 | The Rugby Championship Starts |
| Early August (TBC) 2023 | The Rugby Championship Ends |
| September 8, 2023 | Rugby World Cup Opening Game – France vs New Zealand |
| September 9, 2023 | Rugby World Cup Group Game – Ireland vs Romania |
| September 9, 2023 | Rugby World Cup Group Game – England vs Argentina |
| September 10, 2023 | Rugby World Cup Group Game – South Africa vs Scotland |
| September 16, 2023 | Rugby World Cup Group Game – Ireland vs Tonga |
| September 23, 2023 | Rugby World Cup Group Game – South Africa vs Ireland |
| September 24, 2023 | Rugby World Cup Group Game – Wales vs Australia |
| October 7, 2023 | Rugby World Cup Group Game – Ireland vs Scotland |
| October 14, 2023 | Rugby World Cup Quarter-final 1 |
| October 14, 2023 | Rugby World Cup Quarter-final 2 |
| October 15, 2023 | Rugby World Cup Quarter-final 3 |
| October 15, 2023 | Rugby World Cup Quarter-final 4 |
| October 20, 2023 | Rugby World Cup Semi-final 1 |
| October 21, 2023 | Rugby World Cup Semi-final 2 |
| October 28, 2023 | Rugby World Cup Final |
| December 8-10, 2023 | 2023-24 Champions Cup Opening Round |
| December 15-17, 2023 | 2023-24 Champions Cup 2nd Round |
Please note that some dates are still to be confirmed, denoted by (TBC) in the table.