RTF1 Has won the rights to be host broadcaster for the 2007 World Cup.
Rugby World Cup Ltd Managing Director, Mike Miller said, "RWCL is delighted to be working with TF1, France's biggest broadcaster.
TF1 has vast experience in the broadcasting of major world sporting events. The appointment is wonderful news for French rugby fans who will be able to see every match live from RWC 2007 and RWC 2011, either on TF1 or on Eurosport France."
"The interest in these rights was unprecedented. We received tenders from all four major broadcast organisations - TF1, France Television, Canal Plus and M6. All the presentations were impressive but TF1 exceeded all the others in its commitment to promote and market the Rugby World Cup allowing us to reach new audiences and grow the game of rugby in France," added Mr Miller.
Etienne Mougeotte, TF1's senior vice-president in charge of broadcasting said, "We are delighted to be able to offer such an event to French viewers and through this fantastic contract we will aim to set a new standard for the broadcasting of the Rugby World Cup".