The Rugby World Cup is almost upon us, with this year's edition heading to Japan - the first time it has been held in Asia.
2011 winners on home soil and in England four years ago, the always formidable - but slightly wobbling - All Blacks will be looking to lift the Webb Ellis Cup for the third tournament in succession.
Hoping to challenge New Zealand's supremacy on the global stage are a host of teams including Eddie Jones' England, who were embarrassed in 2015 and became the first host nation ever to be eliminated at the pool stage.
Wales threw down the gauntlet to their rivals earlier this year by claiming a third Six Nations Grand Slam in 11 years, while Ireland will also fancy their chances despite a disappointing third-place finish in the annual northern hemisphere competition.
South Africa look to be enjoying a real resurgence, while Australia are also returning to prominence and recently thrashed the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship.
The likes of Argentina, France and Scotland will be considered underdogs, with Japan also keen to make an impact on their home World Cup after that famous win over the Springboks four years ago.
Scroll down for the full list of fixtures…
Rugby World Cup 2019 schedule
*all times BST unless stated
Pool A
| Japan vs Russia | September 20 | Tokyo Stadium, Chofu | ITV | 11:45am |
| Ireland vs Scotland | September 22 | International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama | ITV | 08:45am |
| Russia vs Samoa | September 24 | Kumagaya Rugby Ground, Kumagaya | ITV 4 | 11:15am |
| Japan vs Ireland | September 28 | Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa, Fukuroi | ITV | 08:15am |
| Scotland vs Samoa | September 30 | Kobe Misaki Stadium, Kobe City | ITV | 11:15am |
| Ireland vs Russia | October 3 | Kobe Misaki Stadium, Kobe City | ITV | 11:15am |
| Japan vs Samoa | October 5 | City of Toyota Stadium, Toyota | ITV | 11:30am |
| Scotland vs Russia | October 9 | Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa, Fukuroi | ITV | 08:15am |
| Ireland vs Samoa | October 12 | Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium, Fukuoka | ITV | 11:45am |
| Japan vs Scotland | October 13 | International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama | ITV | 11:45am |
Pool B
| New Zealand vs South Africa | September 21 | International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama | ITV | 10:45am |
| Italy vs Namibia | September 22 | Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Higashiosaka | ITV | 06:15am |
| Italy vs Canada | September 26 | Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium, Fukuoka | ITV4 | 08:45am |
| South Africa vs Namibia | September 28 | City of Toyota Stadium, Toyota | ITV | 10:45am |
| New Zealand vs Canada | October 2 | Oita Stadium, Oita | ITV4 | 11:15am |
| South Africa vs Italy | October 4 | Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa, Fukuroi | ITV4 | 10:45am |
| New Zealand vs Namibia | October 6 | Tokyo Stadium, Chofu | ITV | 05:45am |
| South Africa vs Canada | October 8 | Kobe Misaki Stadium, Kobe City | ITV4 | 11:15am |
| New Zealand vs Italy | October 12 | City of Toyota Stadium, Toyota | ITV | 05:45am |
| Namibia vs Canada | October 13 | Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium, Kamaishi | ITV | 04:15am |
Pool C
| France vs Argentina | September 21 | Tokyo Stadium, Chofu | ITV | 08:15am |
| England vs Tonga | September 22 | Sapporo Dome, Sapporo | ITV | 11:15am |
| England vs United States | September 26 | Kobe Misaki Stadium, Kobe City | ITV | 11:45am |
| Argentina vs Tonga | September 28 | Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Higashiosaka | ITV | 05:45am |
| France vs United States | October 2 | Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium, Fukuoka | ITV4 | 08:45am |
| England vs Argentina | October 5 | Tokyo Stadium, Chofu | ITV | 09:00am |
| France vs Tonga | October 6 | Kumamoto Stadium, Kumamoto | ITV | 08:45am |
| Argentina vs United States | October 9 | Kumagaya Rugby Ground, Kumagaya | ITV4 | 05:45am |
| England vs France | October 12 | International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama | ITV | 09:15am |
| United States vs Tonga | October 13 | Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Higashiosaka | ITV | 06:45am |
Pool D
| Australia vs Fiji | September 21 | Sapporo Dome, Sapporo | ITV | 05:45am |
| Wales vs Georgia | September 23 | City of Toyota Stadium, Toyota | ITV | 11:15am |
| Fiji vs Uruguay | September 25 | Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium, Kamaishi | ITV4 | 06:15am |
| Georgia vs Uruguay | September 29 | Kumagaya Rugby Ground, Kumagaya | ITV | 06:15am |
| Australia vs Wales | September 29 | Tokyo Stadium, Chofu | ITV | 08:45am |
| Georgia vs Fiji | October 3 | Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Higashiosaka | ITV4 | 06:15am |
| Australia vs Uruguay | October 5 | Oita Stadium, Oita | ITV | 06:15am |
| Wales vs Fiji | October 9 | Oita Stadium, Oita | ITV | 10:45am |
| Australia vs Georgia | October 11 | Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa, Fukuroi | ITV4 | 11:15am |
| Wales vs Uruguay | October 13 | Kumamoto Stadium, Kumamoto | ITV | 09:15am |
Quarter-finals
| Winner Pool C vs Runner-up Pool D | October 19 | Oita Stadium, Oita | ITV | 08:15am |
| Winner Pool B vs Runner-up Pool A | October 19 | Tokyo Stadium, Chofu | ITV | 11:15am |
| Winner Pool D vs Runner-up C | October 20 | Oita Stadium, Oita | ITV | 08:15am |
| Winner Pool A vs Runner-up Pool B | October 20 | Tokyo Stadium, Chofu | ITV | 11:15am |
Semi-finals
| Winner quarter-final 1 vs Winner quarter-final 2 | October 26 | International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama | ITV | 09:00am |
| Winner quarter-final 3 vs Winner quarter-final 4 | October 27 | International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama | ITV | 09:00am |
Bronze final
| Loser semi-final 1 vs Loser semi-final 2 | November 1 | Tokyo Stadium, Chofu | ITV | 09:00am |
Final
| Winner semi-final 1 vs Winner semi-final 2 | November 2 | International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama | ITV | 09:00am |
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