On This Day: The 2023 Rugby World Cup, the tenth men's Rugby World Cup is held in France. The... (2023)

On September 8, 2023: The 2023 Rugby World Cup, the tenth men's Rugby World Cup is held in France. The opening ceremony, directed and written by Jean Dujardin, Olivier Ferracci and Nora Matthey, took place at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, before the opening match between France and New Zealand, which saw the host nation winning 27 to 13.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.