The Rugby World Cup is live on radio for the knockout rounds with a high-octane slate of semi-final match-ups set to dazzle this weekend.

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England face South Africa in a rematch of the Rugby World Cup 2019 final, while New Zealand take on Argentina for a place in the showpiece game.

For those unable to tune in live on TV, for those out and about, on the road, or wherever you might find yourself, BBC will have you covered.

All 48 matches in the Rugby World Cup 2023 will be broadcast live across BBC audio platforms.

No matter where you are, you'll be able to keep track of the RWC with wall-to-wall coverage set to launch the competition into the public conscience.

RadioTimes.com brings you all the details on how to listen to the Rugby World Cup 2023 on radio and online.

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Rugby World Cup 2023 on radio

The BBC will broadcast live coverage of all 48 Rugby World Cup matches across its radio platforms throughout the tournament.

Every match will be live on either BBC Radio 5 Live, Sports Extra, BBC Sounds or via the BBC Sport website.

BBC Radio 5 Live is available on DAB radio, MW 693 kHz, 909 kHz and 990 kHz, or you can tune into the station via most TV packages.

Listen to Rugby World Cup 2023 online

You can listen to BBC Radio 5 Live and Sports Extra via BBC Sounds online and through the app.

This is the easiest way to tune in to listen, with coverage available on a host of devices from laptops and computers to portable devices such as smartphones and tablets.

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Rugby World Cup 2023 radio schedule and fixtures

All UK times.

Semi-finals

Friday 20th October

Argentina v New Zealand (8pm, Stade de France) BBC Radio 5 Live

Saturday 21st October

England v South Africa (8pm, Stade de France) BBC Radio 5 Live

Bronze medal match

Friday 27th October

Loser SF1 v Loser SF2 (8pm, Stade de France) BBC Radio 5 Live

Final

Saturday 28th October

Winner SF1 v Winner SF2 (8pm, Stade de France) BBC Radio 5 Live

If you're looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide, or visit our Sport hub for all the latest news.

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