The 2019 Rugby World Cup takes place in Japan across six weeks from September 20 until November 2. Three-time champions New Zealand are chasing a third straight title during the maiden tournament to be held in Asia after winning on home soil in 2011 and again in England four years ago. Eddie Jones’ England, meanwhile, are hoping to win the Webb Ellis Cup for the first time since 2003 and have been placed in Pool C alongside France, Argentina, Tonga and the United States. Ireland head into the World Cup as the No1-ranked team on the planet, while the likes of South Africa, Wales and Australia will also expect to mount a significant challenge. Here’s how you can follow all the action on TV… Rugby World Cup 2019 TV schedule *all times BST unless stated Pool fixtures Pool A Sept 20 Japan vs Russia Tokyo 11.45am ITV Sept 22 Ireland vs Scotland Yokohama 8.45am ITV Sept 24 Russia vs Samoa Kumagaya 11.15am ITV4 Sept 28 Japan vs Ireland Shizuoka 8.15am ITV Sept 30 Scotland vs Samoa Kobe 11.15am ITV Oct 3 Ireland vs Russia Kobe 11.15am ITV Oct 5 Japan vs Samoa Toyota City 11.30am ITV Oct 9 Scotland vs Russia Shizuoka… Read full this story
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