U-21 campaign details announced

IRELAND will launch their IRB Under-21 World Cup campaign against Tonga on June 11.

The 12-team event, takes place in Scotland from June 11-27.

Games will be played at venues throughout Scotland, including Hughenden, New Anniesland and Dumbreck in Glasgow, Gala's Netherdale ground in the Borders and Raeburn Place, home of Edinburgh Accies.

Fixtures: June 11 Ireland v Tonga, Australia v France, Italy v Argentina, Scotland v South Africa, Wales v Russia, England v New Zealand.

June 15 Argentina v Ireland, Wales v South Africa, New Zealand v Russia, Tonga v Australia, Italy v France, Scotland v England.

June 19 Scotland v Russia, New Zealand v South Africa, Ireland v France, Wales v England, Italy v Tonga, Australia v Argentina.

June 23 Semi-finals day. June 27 Finals day.