One year to go until the Rugby World Cup 2023 kicks off in France

The countdown to the Rugby World Cup 2023 in France, which kicks off on 8 September next year, is well and truly underway.

The tenth staging of the men’s world finals, exactly one year away, promises to be a record breaker and will take the game to new heights.

While eyes will be on the famous Stade De France for the opening ceremony, as well as the final, the tournament will take fans across eight other beautiful venues, from the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Villeneuve-d’Ascp to the Stade Velodrome in the southern city of Marseille.

England fans travelling over for their opening fixture against Argentina, will be able to experience the beautiful Stade Vélodrome. Based in Marseille, it is one of the most renowned in French sport, and home to the French football giants Olympique Marseille. The venue has become a special entity for the city’s inhabitants, and is not only known for generating one of the loudest environments in France, but in the whole of Europe.

Furthermore, the Allianz Riviera in Nice will host England second fixture against Japan, in what will be one of the most unpredictable fixtures of the group stages. Despite being less than 10 years old, the stadium already flaunts a rich history, as it has previously hosted UEFA Euro 2016, and 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

For England’s fixtures against Chile and Samoa, fans will explore the Stade Pierre-Mauroy, located in the picturesque suburb of Lille, Villeneuve. Away from the impressive 50,000-seater stadium, Lille is one of France’s best kept secrets with its unique architectural style and fascinating city attractions.

Additionally, there’s still time to secure your tickets with Official Travel Agent to Rugby World Cup France 2023, Sportsbreaks.com.

With multiple options for fans to create the perfect experience in France, in what is sure to be a bucket list event, Sportsbreaks.com is the perfect place for sporting enthusiasts. Check out the RWC 2023 packages at https://www.sportsbreaks.com/Rugby/Rugby-World-Cup-2023.

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