Game to watch out for
Japan will hold a tournament with Russia at the Tokyo Stadium with 49,970 seats and build the best World Cup match, winning three matches from four years ago. The top 10 teams in the world will delight themselves in reaching the knockout stage in a group featuring Samoa, Scotland and Ireland.
England participated in a tournament with only two victories in seven World Cups against Tonga. The two countries met only once in the World Cup in 1999 when England defeated Tonga 101-10 at Twiham.
The most anticipated match on the group stage was the title defense against South Africa against two world champions, New Zealand. Springboks won their first two encounters, including the world's most famous final. Nelson Mandela presented the Webb Ellis Cup to Francois Pienaar in 1995. Kiwi is the last two meetings.
Ireland, the world's No. 1, starts off against rival Scotland. The two countries met only once in the 1991 World Cup, when the Scots defeated Ireland 24-15 in Murray Field. Elsewhere, Wales departs against Georgia.
When does England play its first game?
England started their match against Tonga on Sunday at 11:15 am (BST). The two countries met only once in the World Cup in 1999 when England defeated Tonga 101-10 at Twiham.
When can I watch the Rugby World Cup in England?
ITV broadcasts all the games of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, and some games appear on ITV 4.
When do England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland play?
All time BST
Sunday, September 22: Ireland vs Scotland (8.45am), England vs Tonga (11.15am)
Monday 23 September: Wales vs Georgia (11.15am)
Thursday 26 September: UK and United States (11.45am)
Saturday, September 28: Japan and Ireland (8.15am)
Sunday, September 29: Australia vs Wales (8.45am)
Monday 30 September: Scotland vs Samoa (11.15am)
Thursday, October 3rd: Ireland vs Russia (11.15am)
Saturday, October 5th: England vs Argentina (9.00am)
Wednesday 9 October: Scotland vs Russia (8.15am), Wales vs Fiji (10.45am)
Saturday October 12: England vs France (09.15am), Ireland vs Samoa (11.45am)
Sunday 13 October: Wales vs Uruguay (9.15am), Japan vs Scotland (11.45am)
When is the 2019 Rugby World Cup Final?
Saturday, November 2 at 6pm (local time in Japan).
Who is the best World Cup test scorer ever?
Jonah Lomu and Bryan Habana are tied in up to 15 attempts at the Rugby World Cup.
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