Rugby World Cup 2023: When is the Opening Ceremony?

Rugby began thanks to an unconventional gesture: that of William Webb Ellis, a student who took the ball in his hands while playing football in 1823 and crossed the field with it, breaking the rules of the game at the time.

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The creative team behind the Opening Ceremony of Rugby World Cup 2src23 have chosen to follow in this path, moving away from the usual ceremony standards, as to tell a story that goes back to the roots of French culture.

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Led by Jean Dujardin (actor and co-writer of this ceremony), some 3src individuals who embody France’s culture, as well as its art of living, recognised throughout the world, will take part.

These guests of honour, who come from the worlds of film, music, dance, urban culture, but also gastronomy and craftsmanship, will be at the heart of this Opening Ceremony.

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