The IRB Under 21 World Championship 2006, which begins on 9 June in the Clermont Auvergne region of France, will be shown on more TV stations around the world than ever before. This follows on from the extensive global broadcast of the IRB Under 19 World Championship in Dubai in April.
Under 21 World Championship host broadcaster, Eurosport, will be providing coverage of the major matches of the tournament, including the key pool games, semi finals and the final.
Broadcasters from Europe, Africa, Middle East, Oceania, North America and Latin America will all be showing a selection of games.
Click here to find out which broadcaster in your region is showing matches. Check local listings for programme times.
Tickets going fast
With three days to go before the opening game, an unprecedented 60% of tickets for all matches have already been sold. This augers well for next year when France will host the sixth Rugby World Cup tournament in September.
The tournament, which reaches its climax on 25 June, has captured the imagination of the public in Clermont, Vichy, Cournon d’Auvergne, Riom, Thiers and Issoire - the six towns that will host matches.
Tickets are still available for a number of matches, including the third place play-off and final, which will both take place at the Parc des Sports Marcel Michelin on 25 June.
You can purchase tickets online at www.francebillet.com or www.ticketnet.fr. Tickets are also available throughout France at the following outlets - Auchan, Carrefour, Cora, Fnac, Géant and Leclerc.