Rugby World Cup 2023 Highlights

Unlock the archive’s incredible moments and tell the stories that matter

From the teams, athletes, fans and beyond - it’s been another incredible journey following this year’s Rugby World Cup. Each tournament brings new excitement, and with ten tournaments now to browse, there’s no short supply of historic moments to help tell your story. 

Check out some of our favourite highlights from 2023:

The reigning champions take the 2023 trophy  

Following a nail biting, hard-fought game, watching Siya Kolisi lift the trophy for his team, and for South Africa was incredible. The pure joy was palpable as the Springboks became the first ever four-time World Champions of the Rugby World Cup, and remain the reigning champions from 2019. An epic end to a spectacular tournament. 

Portugal’s unexpected victory against Fiji 

With a 78th minute try by Rodrigo Marta and an all-important conversion by Samuel Marques…history was made on the final whistle. Despite this being only their second Rugby World Cup, Portugal secured the victory 24 - 23, and players and fans celebrated wildly at Stadium de Toulouse (despite not progressing to the quarter finals). 

Argentina send Wales out of the World Cup

A breathtaking final six minutes for the first quarter final of the tournament. Despite Wales leading throughout the game, Argentina fought back with a superb second half and scored two late tries, including an incredible intercept try from Nicolas Sanchez, securing their spot in the semis. 

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