2023 Rugby World Cup statistics explained

This article documents the statistics of the 2023 Rugby World Cup that was held in France from 8 September to 28 October.[1] [2]

Team statistics

The following table shows the team's results in major statistical categories.

Team statistics
width=246TeamPlayedwidth=60Wonwidth=60Drawnwidth=60Lostwidth=60Points
for		width=60Points
against		width=60Points
width=60Trieswidth=60Conversionswidth=60Penaltieswidth=60Drop goalswidth=60width=60
7403185156+29191818020
42029091−11177030
400427215−188421050
7601221102+119211623501
5203112113−1121111050
540123861+177302512010
401364113−49747020
540121474+14030254010
4202114181−6715153020
4202109107+212118130
400437255−218326042
750233689+24749357052
411264103−39864021
400432287−255432050
41039275+171187051
420214671+7521191010
760120888+120271911030
410396177−811385021
410365164−99961120
540116088+72191610130
Last updated: 28 October 2023

Try scorers

8 tries
6 tries
5 tries
4 tries
3 tries
2 tries
1 try

Conversion scorers

21 conversions
18 conversions
17 conversions
14 conversions
12 conversions
11 conversions
9 conversions
8 conversions
7 conversions
6 conversions
5 conversions
4 conversions
3 conversions
2 conversions
1 conversion

Penalty goal scorers

15 penalties
13 penalties
9 penalties
8 penalties
7 penalties
6 penalties
5 penalties
4 penalties
3 penalties
2 penalties
1 penalty

Drop goal scorers

3 drop goals
2 drop goals
1 drop goal

Top point scorers

Top 10 points scorers
PlayerTeamTotalDetails
width=14%Trieswidth=14%Conversionswidth=14%Penaltieswidth=14%Drop goals
Owen Farrell75012152
Thomas Ramos7412190
Emiliano Boffelli6729130
Johnny Sexton5831730
Richie Mo'unga5611850
Damian McKenzie5351400
Rikiya Matsuda4601180
Ben Donaldson452770
George Ford410483
Will Jordan408000

Scoring

Timing

Hat-tricks

Unless otherwise noted, players in this list scored a hat-trick of tries.

scope=colRank scope=colPlayerscope=colTeam scope=colOpponentscope=colStage scope=colResultscope=colVenuescope=colDate
1scope=row style="background-color:#FBCEB1"D3Pool27–10
2scope=rowPool76–0Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux17 September 2023
3scope=rowPool76–0Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux17 September 2023
4scope=rowPool96–0Stade Vélodrome21 September 2023
5scope=rowT5Pool71–0Stade Pierre-Mauroy23 September 2023
6scope=rowPool96–17Parc Olympique Lyonnais29 September 2023
7scope=rowT4Pool84–0Stade Pierre-Mauroy30 September 2023
8scope=rowPool73–0Parc Olympique Lyonnais5 October 2023
9scope=rowPool43–19Stade de la Beaujoire7 October 2023
10scope=rowPool39–27Stade de la Beaujoire8 October 2023
11scope=rowSemi Final44–6Stade de France20 October 2023
Key
D3Scored hat-trick of drop goals
T4Scored 4 tries
T5Scored 5 tries

Player of the match awards

PlayerTeamOpponentRef
2Emiliano BoffelliSamoaPM, WalesQF[3] [4]
George FordArgentinaPM, JapanPM[5] [6]
Grégory AlldrittNew ZealandPM, ItalyPM[7] [8]
Bundee AkiTongaPM, South AfricaPM[9] [10]
Ardie SaveaItalyPM, IrelandQF[11] [12]
1Mateo CarrerasJapanPM[13]
Nicolás SánchezChilePM[14]
Ben DonaldsonGeorgiaPM[15]
Rob ValetiniPortugalPM[16]
Henry ArundellChilePM[17]
Owen FarrellFijiQF[18]
Sam UnderhillArgentinaBF[19]
Levani BotiaGeorgiaPM[20]
Josua TuisovaAustraliaPM[21]
Maxime LucuUruguayPM[22]
Damian PenaudNamibiaPM[23]
Peter O'MahonyRomaniaPM[24]
Jamison Gibson-ParkScotlandPM[25]
Lorenzo CannoneNamibiaPM[26]
Michele LamaroUruguayPM[27]
Amato FakatavaChilePM[28]
Lomano LemekiSamoaPM[29]
Jordie BarrettArgentinaSF[30]
Damian McKenzieUruguayPM[31]
Cam RoigardNamibiaPM[32]
Nicolas MartinsFijiPM[33]
Jerónimo PortelaGeorgiaPM[34]
Theo McFarlandChilePM[35]
Lima SopoagaEnglandPM[36]
Pieter-Steph du ToitNew ZealandF[37]
Deon FourieTongaPM[38]
Manie LibbokScotlandPM[39]
Makazole MapimpiRomaniaPM[40]
Bongi MbonambiFranceQF[41]
Handré PollardEnglandSF[42]
Darcy GrahamRomaniaPM[43]
Duhan van der MerweTongaPM[44]
George MoalaRomaniaPM[45]
Santiago ArataNamibiaPM[46]
Gareth AnscombeAustraliaPM[47]
Dan BiggarFijiPM[48]
Jac MorganPortugalPM[49]
Tommy ReffellGeorgiaPM[50]
Key
PMPool match
QFQuarter-final
SFSemi-final
BFBronze final
FFinal

Squads

See main article: 2023 Rugby World Cup squads. Each team named a squad made up of 33 players, two more than the previous World Cup.[51] [52]

Coaches

Players

Discipline

Yellow cards

2 yellow cards
1 yellow card

Red cards

A record equaling eight red cards for a Rugby World Cup was issued, same as in 2019.

1 red card

Penalty tries

1 penalty try

Citing/bans

PlayerOppositionCite dateLaw breachedResultNoteRef
Tom Curry9 September 20239.13 – Dangerous tackle
Red card		3-match ban–[75]
Ethan de Groot15 September 20239.16 – Charging without attempting to grasp the opponent
Red card		3-match ban–[76]
16 September 20239.11 – Players must not do anything reckless to others
Red card		3-match ban–[77]
16 September 20239.13 – Dangerous tackleCiting not upheld–[78]
21 September 20239.13 – Dangerous tackle
Red card		6-match ban–[79]
24 September 20239.20 – Dangerous charging into ruck or maul
Red card		4-match ban–[80]
Desiderius Sethie27 September 20239.13 – Dangerous tackle
Red card		3-match ban–[81]
27 September 20239.13 – Dangerous tackle3-match ban–[82]
28 September 20239.13 – Dangerous tackle
Red card		3-match ban–[83]
28 October 20239.13 – Dangerous tackle
Red card		3-match ban–[84]

Stadiums

Attendances

Top 10 highest attendances. All Top 10 games were played in Stade de France, Saint-Denis.

Rank Attendance Match Stage
1 vs F
2 vs QF
3 vs QF
4 vs PM
5 vs PM
6 vs PM
7 vs SF
8 vs SF
9 vs BF
10 vs PM
Key
PMPool match
QFQuarter-final
SFSemi-final
BFBronze final
FFinal

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: France 2023 ready to welcome the world with "The Host" . www.rugbyworldcup.com. en. 2022-09-08.
  2. Web site: Rugby World Cup 2023 : France enters the fray! . www.france.fr/en/. en. 2022-09-08.
  3. News: ARG 19-10 SAM: Argentina back on track with win over Samoa . Rugby World Cup . 22 September 2023 . 22 September 2023 .
  4. News: WAL 17-29 ARG: Argentina comeback seals semi-final spot . Rugby World Cup . 14 October 2023 . 14 October 2023 .
  5. News: Ford drops Argentina: England win Pool D opener 27-10 in Marseille . Rugby World Cup . 9 September 2023 . 11 September 2023 .
  6. News: ENG 34-12 JPN: England get a heads up to beat Japan . Rugby World Cup . 17 September 2023 . 17 September 2023 .
  7. News: France beat 'beautiful and fabulous' New Zealand 27-13 in opener . rugbyworldcup.com . Rugby World Cup . 8 September 2023 . 9 September 2023.
  8. News: FRA 60-7 ITA: France surge into quarter-finals after topping Pool A in style . rugbyworldcup.com . Rugby World Cup . 6 October 2023 . 6 October 2023.
  9. Web site: Ireland 59-16 Tonga: Rugby World Cup Pool B – as it happened . theguardian.com . The Guardian . 16 September 2023 . 16 September 2023.
  10. News: RSA 8-13 IRE: Ireland beat Boks in battle of titans . rugbyworldcup.com . Rugby World Cup . 23 September 2023 . 24 September 2023.
  11. News: NZL 96-17 ITA: All Blacks turn on the style in spectacular 14-try show . rugbyworldcup.com . Rugby World Cup . 29 September 2023 . 29 September 2023.
  12. News: IRE 24-28 NZL: New Zealand edge Ireland in classic to book Argentina semi-final . rugbyworldcup.com . Rugby World Cup . 14 October 2023 . 14 October 2023.
  13. News: Pumas take heart from solving Japan riddle to reach last eight . . 8 October 2023 . 8 October 2023 .
  14. News: ARG ARG 59-5 CHI: Argentina beat Chile to set up Japan showdown . Rugby World Cup . 30 September 2023 . 30 September 2023 .
  15. News: Donaldson stars as Australia beat Georgia 35-15 in Pool C opener . rugbyworldcup.com . Rugby World Cup . 9 September 2023 . 11 September 2023.
  16. News: AUS 34-14 POR: Australia win but still face early exit . rugbyworldcup.com . Rugby World Cup . 1 October 2023 . 1 October 2023.
  17. News: ENG 71-0 CHI: Five tries by Arundell as England win . rugbyworldcup.com . Rugby World Cup . 23 September 2023 . 24 September 2023 .
  18. News: ENG 30-24 FIJ: England end Fiji dreams in Marseille . rugbyworldcup.com . Rugby World Cup . 15 October 2023 . 15 October 2023 .
  19. News: ARG 23-26 ENG: England claim third place with hard-fought win . rugbyworldcup.com . Rugby World Cup . 27 October 2023 . 27 October 2023 .
  20. News: FIJ 17-12 GEO: Fiji comeback puts them on brink of quarter-finals . rugbyworldcup.com . Rugby World Cup . 30 September 2023 . 30 September 2023 .
  21. News: AUS 15-22 FIJ: Fiji beat Australia for first time in 69 years . rugbyworldcup.com . Rugby World Cup . 17 September 2023 . 17 September 2023.
  22. News: France pushed hard by Uruguay but seal 27-12 win . rugbyworldcup.com . Rugby World Cup . 14 September 2023 . 15 September 2023.
  23. Web site: France v Namibia LIVE: Final score, result and reaction as Rugby World Cup hosts claim record win . aol.com . AOL . 21 September 2023 . 21 September 2023.
  24. News: Ireland beat Romania 82-8 in Pool B opener . rugbyworldcup.com . Rugby World Cup . 9 September 2023 . 9 September 2023.
  25. News: IRE 36-14 SCO: Ireland send Scotland home to set up All Blacks date in last eight . rugbyworldcup.com . Rugby World Cup . 7 October 2023 . 7 October 2023.
  26. News: Italy defeat Namibia 52-8 in Pool A . rugbyworldcup.com . Rugby World Cup . 9 September 2023 . 9 September 2023.
  27. News: ITA 38-17 URU: Italy come from behind to beat Uruguay . rugbyworldcup.com . Rugby World Cup . 20 September 2023 . 20 September 2023.
  28. News: Japan score six tries to beat 'spirited' Chile 42-12 in Pool D . Rugby World Cup . 10 September 2023 . 11 September 2023 .
  29. News: JPN 28-22 SAM: Japan eye last eight after holding off Samoa . Rugby World Cup . 28 September 2023 . 28 September 2023 .
  30. News: ARG 6-44 NZL: New Zealand beat Argentina to reach final . rugbyworldcup.com . Rugby World Cup . 20 October 2023 . 20 October 2023.
  31. News: NZL 73-0 URU: McKenzie inspires 11-try All Blacks to clinch quarter-final spot . rugbyworldcup.com . Rugby World Cup . 5 October 2023 . 5 October 2023.
  32. News: NZL 71-3 NAM: New Zealand score 11 tries to brush aside Namibia . rugbyworldcup.com . Rugby World Cup . 15 September 2023 . 15 September 2023.
  33. News: FIJ 23-24 POR: Portugal secure historic win but Fiji reach last eight . rugbyworldcup.com . Rugby World Cup . 8 October 2023 . 8 October 2023.
  34. News: GEO 18-18 POR: Portugal and Georgia serve up thriller . rugbyworldcup.com . Rugby World Cup . 23 September 2023 . 24 September 2023.
  35. News: SAM 43-10 CHI: Samoa claim a bonus-point win over Chile . Rugby World Cup . 16 September 2023 . 16 September 2023 . en.
  36. News: ENG 18-17 SAM: Care's late show saves England . Rugby World Cup . 16 September 2023 . 7 October 2023 . en.
  37. News: NZL 11-12 RSA: South Africa win tense final to claim fourth Rugby World Cup . www.rugbyworldcup.com . Rugby World Cup . 28 October 2023 . 28 October 2023.
  38. News: RSA 49-18 TGA: South Africa score bonus-point win after Tonga test . rugbyworldcup.com . Rugby World Cup . 1 October 2023 . 1 October 2023.
  39. News: Ruthless South Africa 'grind out' 18-3 win over Scotland in Pool B . rugbyworldcup.com . Rugby World Cup . 10 September 2023 . 11 September 2023.
  40. News: RSA 76-0 ROU: South Africa dominate Romania in Bordeaux . rugbyworldcup.com . Rugby World Cup . 17 September 2023 . 17 September 2023.
  41. News: FRA 28-29 RSA: South Africa beat France in seven-try thriller . rugbyworldcup.com . Rugby World Cup . 15 October 2023 . 15 October 2023.
  42. News: ENG 15-16 RSA: South Africa edge England to book final v New Zealand . rugbyworldcup.com . Rugby World Cup . 21 October 2023 . 21 October 2023.
  43. News: SCO 84-0 ROU: Scotland tee up Pool B decider against Ireland . rugbyworldcup.com . Rugby World Cup . 30 September 2023 . 30 September 2023.
  44. News: SCO 45-17 TGA: Scotland secure vital bonus-point win against spirited Tonga . rugbyworldcup.com . Rugby World Cup . 24 September 2023 . 24 September 2023.
  45. News: TGA 45-24 ROU: Tonga leave with heads held high . rugbyworldcup.com . Rugby World Cup . 8 October 2023 . 8 October 2023.
  46. News: URU 36-26 NAM: Uruguay comeback denies Namibia first-ever Rugby World Cup win . rugbyworldcup.com . Rugby World Cup . 27 September 2023 . 27 September 2023.
  47. News: WAL 40-6 AUS: Wales crush Australia to book quarter-final berth . rugbyworldcup.com . Rugby World Cup . 24 September 2023 . 24 September 2023.
  48. News: WAL 32-26 FIJ: Wales hold on to edge Fiji in classic . rugbyworldcup.com . Rugby World Cup . 10 September 2023 . 11 September 2023.
  49. Web site: Wales v Portugal - Catch up on all the action _ Rugby World Cup 2023 . rugbyworldcup.com . Rugby World Cup . 16 September 2023 . 16 September 2023.
  50. Web site: WAL 43-19 GEO: Rees-Zammit does the trick for Wales . rugbyworldcup.com . Rugby World Cup . 7 October 2023 . 7 October 2023.
  51. Web site: How many players in a Rugby World Cup squad? . www.rugbyworld.com. en. 2023-06-01.
  52. Web site: All the 2023 Rugby World Cup squads and team updates . www.planetrugby.com. en. 2023-08-07.
  53. News: England must embrace the spirit of 2007 Rugby World Cup to exceed expectation . 8 September 2023 . . 8 September 2023.
  54. Web site: Kieran Crowley on Italy's search for identity . www.rugbyworld.com . en . 2022-02-13.
  55. Web site: Andy Farrell . 23 September 2023 . . 23 September 2023.
  56. News: A capsule look at all 20 Rugby World Cup teams in France . 3 September 2023 . . 3 September 2023.
  57. News: Fabien Galthié, the perfectionist masterminding France's Rugby World Cup tilt . 21 September 2023 . . 21 September 2023.
  58. News: Joseph to step down as Japan head coach after World Cup . 6 July 2023 . . 6 July 2023.
  59. News: Rugby-Former Wallaby Kefu stabbed, family injured in home invasion . 16 August 2021 . . 21 September 2023.
  60. Web site: Patrice Lagisquet . 21 September 2023 . Ultimate Rugby . 21 September 2023.
  61. Web site: Pablo Lemoine Hits Out at World Rugby's Handling of Tier 2 . 23 September 2023 . Americas Rugby News . 24 September 2023.
  62. Web site: Seilala Mapusua . 21 September 2023 . Ultimate Rugby . 21 September 2023.
  63. News: Focus is domestic says new Samoa coach Mapusua . 11 August 2020 . . 21 September 2023.
  64. News: Newport favourite has Wales in his sights after landing Fiji top job for World Cup . 24 February 2023 . . 24 September 2023.
  65. Web site: Greatest XV Profile Gregor Townsend . 24 August 2020 . Six Nations Rugby . 21 September 2023.
  66. Web site: Who is Michael Cheika: Ten things you should know about Argentina coach . www.rugbyworld.com . en . 2023-09-04.
  67. Web site: Gatland goes for experience - Wales name team to play Fiji . www.rugbyworldcup.com . en . 2023-09-07.
  68. News: Wales v Australia: Coaching rivals Warren Gatland and Eddie Jones reunited at World Cup . 24 September 2023 . . 24 September 2023.
  69. News: Eddie Jones named Australia head coach: will he come back to haunt England? . 19 January 2023 . . 21 September 2023.
  70. Web site: Chile name Pablo Lemoine as new Head Coach . 31 August 2018 . Americas Rugby News . 24 September 2023.
  71. Web site: We shocked the world! Uruguay coach hails Fiji triumph . 25 September 2019 . Ultimate Rugby . 21 September 2023.
  72. Web site: Gregor Townsend’s faith in Scotland decider going ahead seems misplaced . 10 October 2019 . . 21 September 2023.
  73. News: The thousand and one lives of Namibian Pieter-Jan van Lill . 19 September 2023 . newsinfrance.com . 27 September 2023.
  74. News: Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Argentina v Chile . 29 September 2023 . . 29 September 2023.
  75. Web site: Independent Disciplinary Committee Decision: Tom Curry (England). Rugby World Cup. 12 September 2023. 12 September 2023.
  76. Web site: Independent disciplinary committee decision: Ethan de Groot (New Zealand). Rugby World Cup. 18 September 2023. 19 September 2023.
  77. Web site: Independent disciplinary committee decision: Vincent Pinto (Portugal). Rugby World Cup. 19 September 2023. 19 September 2023.
  78. Web site: Independent disciplinary committee decision: Rafael Simões (Portugal). Rugby World Cup. 19 September 2023. 19 September 2023.
  79. Web site: Independent disciplinary committee decision: Johan Deysel (Namibia). Rugby World Cup. 26 September 2023. 26 September 2023.
  80. Web site: Independent disciplinary committee decision: Vaea Fifita (Tonga). Rugby World Cup. 26 September 2023. 26 September 2023.
  81. Web site: Independent Disciplinary Committee Decision: Desiderius Sethie (Namibia). Rugby World Cup. 2 October 2023. 2 October 2023.
  82. Web site: Independent Disciplinary Committee Decision: Eric Dosantos (Uruguay). Rugby World Cup. 29 September 2023. 30 September 2023.
  83. Web site: Independent Disciplinary Committee Decision: Ben Lam (Samoa). Rugby World Cup. 2 October 2023. 2 October 2023.
  84. Web site: Independent disciplinary update: Sam Cane (New Zealand). Rugby World Cup. 6 November 2023. 6 November 2023.

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