Get ready for every thrilling try and every desperate defensive tackle as the 2023 Rugby World Cup swings into action. Four years on from South Africa’s victory over England in the final of the previous edition, the elite teams in the world go at it again.
But the question on the lips of every punter is, who is going to walk away with the coveted prize jewel of rugby? Also, what will their Rugby World Cup winners odds be? The Rugby World Cup title is the most coveted at the pinnacle of the sport.
Only four nations, New Zealand, Australia, England and South Africa have had a taste of that glory before. Will there be a new name etched onto the cup this year? It’s all eyes on France for the latest round of Rugby World Cup betting.
France 11/4
New Zealand 11/4
Ireland 4/1
South Africa 9/2
Australia 10/1
England 10/1
Argentina 28/1
Wales 40/1
France has one of the strongest rugby squads in the world at the moment. After winning the 2022 Six Nations and finishing runners-up in this year’s competition, Les Bleus look well-primed to potentially make history by winning the Rugby World Cup for the first time. With the added boost of home advantage, can France make it count?
The New Zealand All Blacks can never be written off from any World Cup title challenge. Despite arguably not looking at their greatest in the last couple of years, the All Blacks are still a team to fear as they look to get their hands on the title for the fourth time. France and New Zealand are 11/4 favourites in Rugby World Cup winners odds.
Much like France, Ireland are perhaps in the best position to make a run at the World Cup title. The Irish landed an impressive 2023 Six Nations title and could be at their peak to launch a bold bid.
Reigning champions South Africa won’t let their title go easily and have plenty of power in their ranks to potentially defend their crown. The Springboks won the World Cup the last time the tournament was solely hosted by France in 2007. So they will have fond memories of their previous trip to the country.
Popular Rugby World Cup Outright Markets at 888sport
A poor 2023 Rugby Championship by Australia was far from ideal preparation for the Wallabies in this World Cup year. The last time that Australia held the Webb Ellis trophy was in 1999 and they appear to be in a rebuild mode.
So too do England, who had its misfires in this year’s Six Nations. Under new head coach Steve Borthwick, England look like a work in progress at pre-tournament outright winner odds of 10/1 alongside Australia in Rugby World Cup 2023 odds.
But it may not take much from either of them to put together a big performance at the right time. So England and Australia still may carry plenty of appeal as dark horse contenders in the Rugby betting.
New Zealand (3), 1987, 2011, 2015
South Africa (3), 1995, 2007, 2019
Australia (2), 1991, 1999
England (1), 2003
Three of the previous Rugby World Cup tournaments were won by the host nation. New Zealand did it in their backyard in the 1987 and 2011 editions, with South Africa delivering in front of their fans in Johannesburg in 1995.
Four times the Rugby World Cup has been held in the Northern Hemisphere. From those four events, New Zealand claimed two titles, with the other Rugby World Cup winners in the other tournaments being Australia and South Africa.
Fans and punters will find out who wins the 2023 Rugby World Cup outright on October 28th. The final will be hosted at the famous Stade de France in Saint-Denis, Paris.
The stadium hosted the 2007 Rugby World Cup Final between South Africa and England. The Springboks came out on top 15-6 in the feature, a match which didn’t produce a single try.
Both sides had one big chance each to score one in the match, but couldn't convert, England denied by the most minimal of margins with Marc Cueto adjudged to have had a foot in touch. Catch the Rugby World Cup live betting odds at 888sport along with the latest rugby news, rugby tips and insights from the tournament.
While the Rugby World Cup winners market is hugely popular for punters at 888sport, there are plenty more tournament-based markets to explore. The Rugby World Cup To Reach The Final market gives punters the chance just to back a team to get to the showcase match, regardless of the result in it.
Another market of similar interest in focusing on long-term prospects in Rugby World Cup outright betting is picking the Pool Winners.
When Is the Rugby World Cup 2023?
The tournament starts in September and the Rugby World Cup Final is booked for October 28th.
How Many Teams Are In The Rugby World Cup?
Twenty teams will start the Rugby World Cup in four groups of five. The top two from each make it to the next round.
What are popular Rugby World Cup Outrights?
Along with the selection of the tournament winner, other popular options are Top Try Scorer, Stage of Elimination and Player of the Tournament.
How Do I Place A Rugby World Cup Outright Bet?
Click on the Rugby World Cup link in our sportsbook and you will see the listings for the outright winners market along with the current odds. Make a selection and confirm it with a stake on your bet slip.