Rugby World Cup 2019 (Coverage in the USA).

Rugby World Cup 2019 (Coverage in the USA).
The USA Branch of the MRSC has compiled viewing details for fans to catch this year’s Rugby World Cup games (20-Sep-2019 to 02-Nov-2019).

Schedule:
All times posted below are Eastern Time (e.g., Boston, NY, Florida)

Go to www.rugbyworldcup.com/matches for details of all games.

Ireland Pool Games
Sun. Sep. 22nd 3:45 a.m EDT Scotland v Ireland 3-27
Sat. Sep. 28th 3:15 a.m. EDT Japan v Ireland 19-12
Thu. Oct. 3rd 6:15 a.m. EDT Russia v Ireland 0-35
Sat. Oct. 12th 6:45 a.m. EDT Samoa v Ireland 5-47

USA Pool Games
Thu. Sep. 26th 6:45 a.m EDT England v USA 45-7
Wed. Oct 2nd 3:45 a.m. EDT France v USA 33-9
Wed. Oct. 9th 12:45 a.m. EDT Argentina v USA 47-17
Sun. Oct. 13th 1:45 a.m. EDT Tonga v USA 31-19

Quarter-Finals:
Sat. Oct. 19th 3:15 a.m. EDT England v Australia 40-16
Sat. Oct. 19th 6:15 a.m. EDT New Zealand v IRELAND 46-14
Sun. Oct. 20th 3:15 a.m. EDT Wales v France 20-19
Sun. Oct. 20th 6:15 a.m. EDT Japan v South Africa 3-26

Semi-Finals:
Sat. Oct. 26th 4:00 a.m. EDT England v New Zealand 19-7
Sun. Oct 27th 5:00 a.m. EDT Wales v South Africa 16-19

Third Place:
Fri. Nov. 1st 5:00 a.m. EDT New Zealand v Wales
This game is LIVE on NBC Sports Gold (Web).

Final:
Sat. Nov. 2nd 5:00 a.m. EDT England v South Arica
This game is LIVE on NBCSN (Television).

Watch On TV:
1) NBC Sports Gold: Rugby World Cup Pass
These games are LIVE on the “Rugby World Cup Pass” app/channel. The service costs $200 and it covers all 48 World Cup games. You can also get individual pool games for $30. For $230 you get the 48 World Cup game plus the European Champions Cup, 6 Nations, and other events.
In addition to viewing “Rugby World Cup Pass” on the internet, you can also stream it to your television via links such as Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast, FireTV, Google Play, etc.
Note: Some games will be shown tape delayed on the NBC Sports Network. Go to NBC Rugby Fixtures for fixtures. Go to NBC Sports FAQs for FAQ details.

2) PUBS:
Coverage of these games in the USA varies from pub to pub. We recommend you call your local sports bar in advance to determine if they are showing the games.
You can also phone +1-833-444-7PUB (833-444-7782) or email: info@nbcpubpass.com to see what pubs are near you.

Watch on the Internet:
See “NBC Sports” section above.

Listen:
RTE Radio Sports and NewsTalk FM Sports cover most of the games via internet broadcast and DAB (Digital Audio Broadcast).

Match-tracker:
1) RTE: Track the Irish games live at RTE Six Nations Rugby World Cup LIVE Match-Tracker. This site gives updates every few minutes through out the game.
2) You can also go to the Rugby World Cup Match Center.

Twitter:
Follow the games on Twitter at #RWC2019.

Of Note:
• Go to RWC Rugby World Cup for general competition details.
• The ESPN+ app/channel has the broadcast rights in the USA for the PRO14. Their $5 monthly subscription gets you all the PRO14 games.
• NBC Sports has the broadcast rights in the USA for the European Rugby Champions Cup, the 6 Nations, and the English Premiership rugby. Their “Rugby Pass” gets you all those games for the season for $70.

You can email the American Branch of the Supporters Club at the MunsterRugbyUSA@mac.com with any comments, questions or suggestions. Also, don’t forget to “LIKE” the MRSC USA Branch on Facebook!