The 2023 Rugby World Cup final is finally here as New Zealand takes on South Africa as the sport's two powerhouses collide in Paris, France.
The final itself was designed to be one of the greatest matches of all time (which we've seen plenty of in this tournament). Double winners in 2011 and 2015, the All Blacks are eager to re-establish their dominance in the sport's top flight, and nothing could be sweeter than a World Cup final win over their biggest rivals.
On the other hand, more than 20 members of the South African squad were part of the team that won the final four years ago in Yokohama. They have come through tough times, both injury-wise and physically, a very tight run to reach the 2023 decider, and will perhaps revive the spirit of 1995 to bring back a record-breaking fourth Rugby World Cup title. Rainbow Nation.
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What time does the Rugby World Cup final start?
New Zealand and South Africa face off in the final of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, which is being played at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France. The match starts at 9 pm local time Saturday, October 28 2023.
Here's a translation of the time in North American time zones:
| Kick-off time | |
| Eastern time | 3 pm |
| Central Time | 2:00 pm |
| Mountain Time | 1 p.m |
| Pacific time | 12 noon |
Rugby World Cup final live broadcast, TV channels
| television channels | Flow | |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | CNBC | FuboPeacock |
| Canada | TSN |
TSN+ |
Viewers in America can tune in to CNBC to watch the game on TV while the final is available to stream Fubo and Peacock.
TSN provides fans in Canada with live TV and streaming options.
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