Rugby World Cup 2023 LIVE: Dates, UK start times, full schedule ...

The 2023 Rugby World Cup has reached the semi-finals as the best teams on the planet compete in France for a shot at glory.

South Africa are the reigning world champions and the Springboks will be eyeing another successful tournament this time around. 

England face South Africa in their semi-final tie on SaturdayCredit: Getty

They beat England 32-12 in the final four years ago with Eddie Jones’ side coming agonisingly close to winning the World Cup for the first time since 2003. 

Now Steve Borthwick leads the Lions into the showpiece for another shot at the prestigious crown, 20 years on from their last triumph.

Three-time winners New Zealand will both be eyeing glory too.

Rugby World Cup 2023: Dates and how to follow 

The 2023 Rugby World Cup began on Friday, September 8 and will come to an end on Saturday, October 28. 

The tournament is being held in France and matches will be played at nine different venues in Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Lille, Bordeaux, Saint-Etienne, Nice, Nantes and Toulouse.

Every game will be shown live and free to watch on ITV with fixtures shared between ITV1 and ITV4.

The action will also be available to watch on ITVX via mobile and tablet devices. 

talkSPORT and talkSPORT.com will also keep you updated with all the latest from France. 

To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream.

ou can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

England are aiming to bounce back from disappointment four years agoCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Rugby World Cup 2023: Pools 

Pool A: New Zealand, France, Italy, Uruguay, Namibia Pool B: South Africa, Ireland, Scotland, Tonga, Romania Pool C: Wales, Australia, Fiji, Georgia, Portugal Pool D: England, Japan, Argentina, Samoa, Chile

Rugby World Cup 2023: Schedule 

All UK kick-off times 

Friday, September 8 

France 27-13 New Zealand

Saturday, September 9

Italy 52-8 Namibia Ireland 82-8 Romania Australia 35-15 Georgia England 27-10 Argentina

Sunday, September 10 

Japan 42-12 Chile South Africa 18-3 Scotland Wales 32-26 Fiji

Thursday, September 14

France 27-12 Uruguay

Friday, September 15

New Zealand 71-3 Namibia

Saturday, September 16

Samoa 43-10 Chile Wales 28-8 Portugal Ireland 59-16 Tonga

Sunday, September 17

South Africa 76-0 Romania Australia 15-22 Fiji England 34-12 Japan

Wednesday, September 20

Italy 38-17 Uruguay

Thursday, September 21

France 96-0 Namibia

Friday, September 22

Argentina 19-10 Samoa

Saturday, September 23

Georgia 18-18 Portugal England 71-0 Chile South Africa 8-13 Ireland

Sunday, September 24

Scotland 45-17 Tonga Wales 40-6 Australia New Zealand are the favourites to win the World CupCredit: Getty

Wednesday, September 27

Uruguay 36-26 Namibia

Thursday, September 28

Japan 28-22 Samoa

Friday, September 29

New Zealand 96-17 Italy

Saturday, September 30

Argentina 59-5 Chile Fiji 17-12 Georgia Scotland 84-0 Romania

Sunday, October 1

Australia 34-14 Portugal South Africa 49-18 Tonga

Thursday, October 5

New Zealand 73-0 Uruguay

Friday, October 6

France 60-7 Italy

Saturday, October 7

Wales 43-19 Georgia England 18-17 Samoa Ireland 36-14 Scotland

Sunday, October 8

Japan 27-39 Argentina Tonga 45-24 Romania Fiji 23-24 Portugal Ireland have been knocked out of the World CupCredit: AFP

Saturday, October 14

Quarter-final - Wales 17-29 Argentina Quarter-final - Ireland 24-28 New Zealand

Sunday, October 15

Quarter-final - England 30-24 Fiji Quarter-final - France 28-29 South Africa

Friday, October 20

Semi-final - Argentina vs New Zealand - 8pm

Saturday, October 21

Semi-final - England vs South Africa - 8pm

Friday, October 27

3rd Place Play-off - Semi Final 1 Runner-Up vs Semi Final 2 Runner-Up - 8pm

Saturday, October 28

Final - Semi-Final 1 Winner vs Semi-Final 2 Winner - 8pm