Rugby World Cup is the men’s tournament which takes place every 4 years. The top international team stake part in the tournament and compete for the World Cup. It is going to be the 9th edition of the tournament for season 2021. Check Rugby World Cup 2021 Qualifying Schedule, Where To Watch Live Stream?
The matches for the season will be starting from October 2022 and will continue till November 2022. The event is official to be taking place in 2021 however, the matches postpone 2022 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. There in all 12 nations taking part in the tournament and 26 matches will be played.
Rugby World Cup will have 23 participating teams in the league. The current holders of the title are South Africa (2019).
The most popular nations in the World Cup are New Zealand and South Africa both the nation has won a total of 3 titles. The 2019 tournament is hot by Japan whereas the nation that will be hosting the 2023 World Cup is France.
Check out more details about the Rugby World Cup 2021 qualifying schedule, team, and live streaming here on this page.
Rugby World Cup 2021 Qualifying Schedule
| Date | Team 1 | Team 2 | POOL | Venue | Time (Local) |
| 8 Oct 2021 | South Africa | France | C | Eden Park, Auckland | 14:15 |
| 8 Oct 2021 | Fiji | England | C | Eden Park, Auckland | 16:45 |
| 8 Oct 2021 | Australia | New Zealand | A | Eden Park, Auckland | 19:15 |
| 9 Oct 2021 | USA | Europe 1 | B | Northland Events Centre, Whangarei | 12:45 |
| 9 Oct 2021 | Asia 1 | Canada | B | Northland Events Centre, Whangarei | 15:15 |
| 9 Oct 2021 | Wales | Final Qualifier Winner | A | Northland Events Centre, Whangarei | 17:45 |
| 15 Oct 2021 | Final Qualifier Winner | Australia | A | Northland Events Centre, Whangarei | 15:00 |
| 15 Oct 2021 | USA | Asia 1 | B | Northland Events Centre, Whangarei | 17:30 |
| 15 Oct 2021 | France | England | C | Northland Events Centre, Whangarei | 20:00 |
| 16 Oct 2021 | Europe 1 | Canada | B | Waitakere Stadium, Auckland | 12:45 |
| 16 Oct 2021 | Wales | New Zealand | A | Waitakere Stadium, Auckland | 15:15 |
| 16 Oct 2021 | Fiji | South Africa | C | Waitakere Stadium, Auckland | 17:45 |
Rugby World Cup Matches Ctd.
| 22 Oct 2021 | Australia | Wales | A | Northland Events Centre, Whangarei | 14:15 |
| 22 Oct 2021 | New Zealand | Final Qualifier W | A | Northland Events Centre, Whangarei | 16:45 |
| 22 Oct 2021 | France | Fiji | C | Northland Events Centre, Whangarei | 19:15 |
| 23 Oct 2021 | Asia 1 | Europe 1 | B | Waitakere Stadium, Auckland | 12:45 |
| 23 Oct 2021 | Canada | USA | B | Waitakere Stadium, Auckland | 15:15 |
| 23 Oct 2021 | England | South Africa | C | Waitakere Stadium, Auckland | 17:45 |
| 29 Oct 2021 | TBC | TBC | Quarter Final 1 | Northland Events Centre, Whangarei | 16:30 |
| 29 Oct 2021 | TBC | TBC | Quarter-Final 2 | Northland Events Centre, Whangarei | 19:30 |
| 30 Oct 2021 | TBC | TBC | Quarter-Final 3 | Waitakere Stadium, Auckland | 13:30 |
| 30 Oct 2021 | TBC | TBC | Quarter-Final 4 | Waitakere Stadium, Auckland | 16:30 |
| 5 Nov 2021 | TBC | TBC | Semi- Finals 1 | Eden Park, Auckland | 16:30 |
| 5 Nov 2021 | TBC | TBC | Semi- Finals 2 | Eden Park, Auckland | 19:30 |
| 12 Nov 2021 | Runnerup Semi-Finals 1 | Runnerup Semi-Finals 2 | Bronze Final | Eden Park, Auckland | 16:30 |
| 12 Nov 2021 | Winner Semi- Finals 1 | Winner Semi- Final 2 | Final | Eden Park, Auckland | 19:30 |
Rugby World Cup Qualified Teams
the qualifiers of the game are decided in this way. New Zealand is the title winner for the previous season and hence directly enters into the qualification. The top 7 seasons of the previous season also is qualified.
The rest of the qualifying teams will be selected on the basis of the matches taking place in 2021.
| Region | Team | Method |
| Africa | South Africa | 2019 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup Wimmers |
| Europe | England | Top 7 (2017) |
| Europe | France | Top 7 (2017) |
| Europe | Wales | Top 7 (2017) |
| North America | Canada | Top 7 (2017) |
| North America | United States | Top 7 (2017) |
| Oceania | Australia | Top 7 (2017) |
| Oceania | Fiji | Oceania play-off winners |
| Oceania | New Zealand | Top 7 (2017) / (Host) |
Where To Watch Rugby World Cup 2021 Live Stream
The matches will be live streaming on the official broadcasting partners of the World Cup. The host broadcasting of the tournament is with Spark Sport. The will also be live streaming on the digital platform of Spark Sport.
The matches will be streaming in New Zealand on the TVNZ. Fans of the game from the United Kingdom (UK) can enjoy the streaming of the matches on ITV. Australian fans can enjoy the matches on Stan Sport.
Fans from Canada can enjoy the streaming of the matches on the TSN and RDS. The fans from Ireland can enjoy the streaming of the matches on the Eir Sport & RTE.
The matches will be live streaming in the USA on NBC Sports ad Univision Deportes
| New Zealand | Spark Sport & TVNZ |
| United Kingdom | ITV |
| Australia | Stan Sport |
| Canada | TSN and RDS |
| France | Eurosport & France Televisions |
| Ireland | Eir Sport & RTE |
| USA | NBC Sports, Univision Deportes |