Tickets On Sale for IRB Junior World Championship in Italy

Tickets for the IRB Junior World Championship in Italy go on sale today with prices from just €5.

The future stars of Rugby will compete in the tournament in the cities of Padova, Treviso and Rovigo from June 10 to 26 with fans able to access a ticketing programme centred on venue passes for each host venue.

With exciting double header fixtures scheduled in each stadia on the five match days, venue passes will give fans an opportunity to attend 10 high-level international matches at a cost of between €20 and €80, including the Junior World Championship Final on 26 June.

Individual tickets will allow the holder to attend both matches on their chosen day in the same venue and will be priced between €5 and €25. Tickets for the IRB Junior World Championship Final and third place play-off in Padova on match day five will be priced from just €5.

“Rugby is growing all around the world and the IRB Junior World Championship plays a central role in interacting with Rugby communities, schools and new fans. Through an attractive and affordable ticketing policy we hope that the 2011 tournament will reach out and attract more men, women and children to the Italian Rugby family,” said IRB Chairman, Bernard Lapasset. “I am sure that it will be an exceptional, well-attended tournament. Planning and preparation is on track, the venues are superb, the facilities first class and the enthusiasm is certainly palpable throughout the Veneto region. I have no doubt that this tournament will be a wonderful event for all who attend.”

FIR President Giancarlo Dondi added, “The IRB Junior World Championship is not only a major international tournament, but also represents a wonderful opportunity to promote the game in Italy, where rugby is experiencing exciting development ... This is the reason behind a very attractive ticketing policy aimed at growing our family. Padova, Treviso and Rovigo will be hosting the future stars of rugby. It will be an amazing rugby festival and the people of Veneto are already embracing what promises to be a special event.”

IRB Junior World Championship 2011 Venue Passes

Padova (10 matches, Final and Third Place Play-Off included)
VIP €80
East and West Stand €60
East and West Stand – U14 €25

Treviso (10 matches, semi finals included)
VIP €70
East and West Stand €50
East and West Stand – U14 €20

Rovigo (10 matches)
VIP €70
East and West Stand €50
East and West Stand – U14 €20

Treviso and Rovigo tournament venue ticket holders can buy individual tickets for the Final and Bronze Final for €10 (€5 U14)

Individual Tickets (Pool Phase/Semi Finals)
VIP €25
East and West Stand €15
East and West Stand U14 €5

Individual Tickets (Final & Third Place Play-Off)
VIP €30
East and West Stand €20
East and West Stand – U14 €5

Tickets for the play-offs from 5th to 11th place will be available at €10 (€5 U14) 

In total eight pool matches, including all three of Italy’s matches, will be broadcast live along with the semi finals, third place play-off and the final. The IRB will also deliver a live streaming service of the 14 matches via the official tournament website.

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