The International Rugby Board (IRB) has announced the kick-off times for the 48 matches of Rugby World Cup 2007 to be played in France in September and October. Host nation France will kick-off the sixth Rugby World Cup Tournament against Argentina at the Stade de France Stadium in Paris at 9pm local time on Friday, September 7, while England will begin its defense of the Webb Ellis Cup against the USA in Lens the following day with the match kicking-off at 6pm local time. New Zealand’s opening Pool C match against Europe 1 qualifier Italy in Marseille on Saturday, September 8 will kick-off at 1.45pm local time, while former double world champion Australia will play its first match against Japan in Lyon on Saturday, September 8 at 3.45pm local time. South Africa’s first Pool C match against Samoa at Parc des Princes, Paris, on Sunday, September 9 will kick-off at 4pm local time. Source: Rugby Official Website Suggestion of ARTEH® Hotels in Paris, France Hotel Le Lavoisier |