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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SELECTION OF HOSTS............................................................................................................................2
FRANCE..................................................................................................................................................2
Bordeaux...............................................................................................................................................2
Lille........................................................................................................................................................3
Lyon.......................................................................................................................................................4
Marseille................................................................................................................................................5
Nantes...................................................................................................................................................5
Nice.......................................................................................................................................................6
Saint-Denis............................................................................................................................................7
Saint-Étienne.........................................................................................................................................7
Toulouse................................................................................................................................................8
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OVERVIEW
R
ugby World Cup is one of the world’s most popular sport’s brands, the pinnacle 15s
event in men’s and women’s rugby union, held every four years and contested by the
best international teams in the world. It is run by World Rugby, the game’s global
governing body, and the men’s tournament provides the finances to fund the global
game.
The term Rugby World Cup is the gender-neutral name of the tournaments, with World Rugby
having announced in August 2019 that the two events would no longer be known as Rugby World
Cup and Women’s Rugby World Cup.
The men’s Rugby World Cup is one of the world’s biggest and most popular major events. It was first
held in 1987 in Australia and New Zealand and most recently hosted in Asia for the first time with
Japan welcoming the world to its shores in 2019. The next tournament will take place in France from
8 September-28 October, 2023.
SELECTION OF HOSTS
The World Rugby Council selects Rugby World Cup hosts after a comprehensive process to identify
candidates that align with the strategic requirements of a growing global sport.
France was awarded Rugby World Cup 2023 by the World Rugby Council following two rounds of
voting. France received 24 votes to South Africa’s 15 in the final round of voting. In the first round,
France had received 18 votes to South Africa’s 13 and Ireland’s eight.
Almost a year to the day later, New Zealand were awarded the hosting rights to Rugby World Cup
2021 by the World Rugby Council on 14 November, 2018. A first women’s Rugby World Cup in the
southern hemisphere was guaranteed with Australia the other host candidates.
The host locations for the next five Rugby World Cups through to 2033 – two men’s and three
women’s – were confirmed in Dublin in May 2022.
FRANCE
France, in Western Europe, encompasses medieval cities, alpine villages and Mediterranean
beaches. Paris, its capital, is famed for its fashion houses, classical art museums including the Louvre
and monuments like the Eiffel Tower. The country is also renowned for its wines and sophisticated
cuisine. Lascaux’s ancient cave drawings, Lyon’s Roman theater and the vast Palace of Versailles
attest to its rich history.
Bordeaux
Regarded as the wine capital of the world, Bordeaux is an exciting destination for many reasons.
Located on the banks of the Garonne in south-west France, Bordeaux was designated a World
Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2007 in recognition of its priceless cultural riches and legacy which has
survived through the centuries without losing any of its splendour.
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You can wander through the iconic columns of the Grand Théâtre; sample vintage wines at the Cité
du Vin; enjoy the local speciality canelé cake; visit the impressive Place de la Bourse or take in the
reflections of the Miroir d’Eau, the largest reflecting pool in the world. Alternatively, on the right
bank of the river, marvel at the curiosities you will find at Darwin, a new, ecologically restored,
creative space where skaters, street artists and green entrepreneurs mingle.
In contradiction to its nickname of ‘Belle Endormie’ (Sleeping Beauty), Bordeaux has been the venue
for many memorable public celebrations during major sporting events, including Rugby World Cup
2007 and UEFA Euro 2016. Many more memories will be created during Rugby World Cup 2023 at
the brand-new, ultra-modern Stade de Bordeaux, the largest sports arena in the south-west of
France.
Lille
Close to the border with Belgium, Lille can lay claim to being the most European city of France. The
capital of Flanders is renowned for its hospitality, its generosity and its friendly disposition, so the
anthem of the European Union, Ode to Joy, has a special resonance here.
Whether you’re strolling along the Grand’Place, wandering around the Old Quarter of Lille or
admiring the Vielle Bourse (the Old Stock Exchange), discovering Lille is an enjoyable experience. It is
a city characterised by its cultural vitality, quality of life and festive spirit. This is evident at the Lille
Braderie, a huge street market that attracts between two and three million visitors each year.
The gastronomic specialties of the city include carbonnade, a Flemish beef dish, and waterzoï, a fish
stew. Lille has a tradition of hosting major events, both cultural and sporting. It successfully hosted
Eurobasket 2015, UEFA Euro 2016 and the 2017 World Men's Handball Championship, as well as the
Davis Cup tennis finals in 2014, 2017 and 2018.
The Stade Pierre-Mauroy is an ultra-modern venue with a retractable roof and a special feature, the
‘Boîte à Spectacles’ which allows half of the pitch to slide back over the other to transform the
stadium into an arena for concerts or sports such as basketball.
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Lyon
Lyon is a city at the heart of many currents, located as it is where the Rhône and the Saône rivers
meet. The city's illustrious heritage is marked by a litany of notable people, from the Lumière
brothers, the godfathers of cinema, to Paul Bocuse, a three-star Michelin chef for 53 years. The
history of Lyon, the capital of Roman Gaul, reads like a Who’s Who of French cultural pioneers.
Situated at the centre of the major wine regions of Beaujolais and Côtes-du-Rhône, Lyon is famous
for wine but also has a rich food tradition. No visit to Lyon would be complete without a visit to one
of the ‘bouchons’, traditional restaurants unique to Lyon serving the local specialties and found in
the alleyways of the Old Town, the Terreaux district, Rue Mercière and Rue des Marronniers.
Lyon dazzles, especially during the annual Festival of Lights when the city organises a remarkable
visual and interactive display that illuminates the masterpieces of the Basilique de Fourvière, the
Place Bellecour, the Théâtre des Célestins and the Fresque des Lyonnais among others.
It is in this context of hospitality that during Rugby World Cup 2023 Lyon will welcome the world’s
best players to the OL Stadium, the third largest in France. After hosting RWC 2007 and the
European Challenge Cup final in 2016, Lyon is again ready to shine and host another major event.
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Marseille
Marseille has always been a cosmopolitan city, open to the world from its prime position on the
Mediterranean Sea. Since ancient times, it has been an important cultural and commercial
crossroads.
You should take the time to climb up to Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde (called the ‘Good Mother’) which
overlooks the city, stroll through the legendary Panier district, or relish a bouillabaisse at the Old
Port. You could also get away from the bustle of the city by hiking the trails of the Sormiou or
Sugiton calanques, rocky inlets which offer breath-taking views over the sea.
Marseille, France’s main port, is known as the ‘Gateway to the Orient’. Rugby World Cup 2023
presents a new opportunity to showcase all it has to offer after the successful hosting of the 1998
FIFA World Cup, Rugby World Cup 2007 and UEFA Euro 2016. Known for its passion for sport,
Marseille welcomes Rugby World Cup 2023 to the Stade Vélodrome, the scene of some of the
greatest sporting exploits.
Nantes
Nantes, in the west of France, traversed by the Loire River and close to the Atlantic, is well-known
for the quality of life there. Nantes is a vibrant city, full of history, impressive monuments and
cultural interests.
Between the Château des Ducs de Bretagne and the Machines de l’Île, between the Passage
Pommeraye and the Creative Arts District, the city effortlessly balances tradition with modernity. Its
easy living, historical heritage and cultural vitality are appreciated by tourists and visitors who
increasingly find reasons to return.
Despite its deep roots in history, Nantes is resolutely looking to the future. The city prides itself on
its commitment to green, eco-responsible progress and 100 per cent of its population lives within
300 metres of one of its 100 parks and gardens. It was named European Green Capital in 2013.
Stade de la Beaujoire has been the scene for many unforgettable concerts (Pink Floyd, U2, Johnny
Hallyday, to name a few), while it left its mark on Rugby World Cup 2007 when Fiji stunned Wales
38-34 in their pool match to reach the quarter-finals, to the delight of the crowd. Will it again be the
backdrop for more sensational upsets during Rugby World Cup 2023?
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Nice
Nice, the capital of the Côte d’Azur, is one of the most beautiful cities in France and is located in the
French Riviera, between the Mediterranean and the foothills of the Alps. Each year, the Nice
Carnival, famous all over the world, takes place here. The natural beauty of its landscapes has
captivated generations of great painters and artists. Henri Matisse, in particular, was much inspired
by its palm trees.
With 300 days of sunshine on average per year, there is no bad time of the year to visit Nice, a city
loved by both tourists and the French alike. Try the Mediterranean gastronomic specialties of Nice,
pan bagnat, pissaladière or socca in one of the small restaurants hidden away on the typical narrow
streets of the city or on the piazzettas. Alternatively, pack a picnic and head to one of the beaches,
or take refuge in the shade of the wooded parks.
With its Italian influences and its famous Promenade des Anglais, the city is full of Mediterranean
character and is a perfect setting for the Rugby World Cup 2023.
Following the success of UEFA Euro 2016, Nice is ready for another international celebration during
Rugby World Cup 2023, showing off its new stadium which prides itself on being one of the most
environmentally responsible in Europe.
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Saint-Denis
Throughout its history as a medieval city, a royal necropolis, a hub of the industrial revolution and
now lively modern metropolis, Saint-Denis has maintained its character and is full of treasures to be
visited. Here, you’ll find the Basilica of Saint-Denis, Street Art Avenue, its vast flea market and the
Cité du Cinéma, a film studio complex which brings together studios, students, professionals, and
stars in celebration of the art of cinema.
The story of Saint-Denis continues to be written before our eyes (Spotlight on saint denis)A short
distance from the centre of Paris, this energetic district draws its strength from its multiculturalism,
its inspiring dynamism and its ability to reinvent itself.
Saint-Denis is also home to the largest and most impressive sporting venue in France, the Stade de
France. It has provided the backdrop for exceptional events and concerts and is inseparable from the
most iconic sporting events; the 1998 FIFA World Cup the 2003 IAAF World Championships, Rugby
World Cup 2007 and UEFA Euro 2016 among others.
As the venue for the opening match and the final, Rugby World Cup 2023 will add to the illustrious
history of the Stade de France.
Saint-Étienne
Saint-Étienne has a rich industrial past and was considered the industrial capital of Europe in the
19th century. It values its distinctiveness and pioneering spirit and is the only French city to be
designated a City of Creative Design by UNESCO.
The richness and variety of the territory lies waiting to be discovered in the Cité du Design; the
Musée de la Mine; its theatre, La Comédie de Saint-Étienne; and the Museum of Modern Art.
Steeped in history, Saint-Étienne is proud of its unique heritage. A place where the railroad and the
waterwheel originated, it has always been a land of invention and innovation, where creativity and
audacity are prized.
Sports fans will know how dear the green jersey of Saint-Étienne is to its supporters. Its football
team has thrilled generations of fans and excited the entire country. At the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard,
internationally known for its incredible atmosphere, the emotional experience cannot be beaten!
Having already hosted Rugby World Cup 2007 and UEFA Euro 2016, the stadium will once again
resonate with excitement for France 2023.
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Toulouse
Toulouse is a destination not to be missed in the south-west of France. It embodies the best of the
region’s festive spirit and unique atmosphere. Located on the banks of the Garonne, the charming
city centre combines tradition and easy living, with the iconic meeting place the Place du Capitole,
and its imposing Provencal cross, at its heart.
In this home of ‘bon vivants’, the food is generous and hearty, offering such local specialties as the
world-famous cassoulet and saucisse de Toulouse.
The city welcomes you with the friendliness you’d expect from a rugby-loving community. The pride
in the exploits of its local red and black attired team, multiple champions of France and Europe, is
obvious everywhere in the Pink City, so called because of the colour of bricks used in all of its
notable buildings, including the Musée des Augustins, the Basilique Saint-Sernin and the magnificent
Jacobin convent.
The European capital of aeronautics and space, Toulouse will be reaching for the stars during Rugby
World Cup 2023. Its enthusiasm for the oval ball will be on full display throughout the city, and even
more in its stadium, nicknamed Little Wembley, where the opportunity to support and cheer on
sporting exploits is never missed.