Aviva International Rugby Tickets - hope you have deep pockets!!!

[Capt Pat]

The IRFU basically got a free stadium from the government. They have already paid off their part of the bill. They have cut back player wages in the last year and yet still they want to fleece their fans on these tickets.

There will be demand. 80000 into 50000 won't go, but nobody will be at the Samoa game, they will all sit at home and wait for the all black and springbok games. To be honest it seems a stupid idea. They could have charged a bit more for the big 2 games and a bit less for Argentina and Samoa games and then sold tickets individually. The 80000 into 50000 factor should have caused all the games to sell out.

[mayogodhelpus@gmail.com]

Anyone thick enough to go to watch the abonimable rugby deserves to have as much money as possible screwed out of them 

+1

[mayogodhelpus@gmail.com]

I want my local football team to get a run out at the AVIVA, after all its our GAA taxpayers money gone into this poormans McHale Park.

[Redhand Santa]

IRFU softens stance on tickets
Monday, 1 November 2010 22:57
The Irish Rugby Football Union has been forced into something of a climbdown over an international ticketing policy that incurred the wrath of clubs throughout the country.

The clubs are the primary channel for international ticket sales, but high prices allied to Ireland's current economic plight had resulted in weak demand for tickets for the upcoming autumn internationals.

Tickets were originally to be sold in a four-match package, but that was later cut to two-match packages.

A combined ticket for Ireland's matches against New Zealand and Argentina now costs €190.

A combined ticket for Ireland's matches against South Africa and Samoa costs €150.

Single tickets are also available for the Argentina and Samoa games.

It is understood that clubs would have been forced to pay up in full for ticket allocations - including unsold tickets - within three days of matches taking place.

This prompted an outcry at grassroots level, with RTÉ analyst Donal Lenihan even suggesting that clubs could try to force an Emergency General Meeting of the IRFU over the issue of international tickets.

Clubs also feared that the Union would cut their allocation of tickets bs for the upcoming RBS Six Nations - which features home matches against France and England - if all the tickets sent to clubs for the November matches are not paid for.

A meeting of the IRFU and the issuing of a statement suggests the governing body has softened its stance, but clubs could seek further clarification on the more ambiguous elements of the statement.

The IRFU statement read: 'In light of reduced demand for tickets across matches in the upcoming Guinness Series, the Irish Rugby Football Union acknowledges that it made an error in its ticketing strategy and is giving a commitment that it will review its policy at the conclusion of the Guinness series.

'At a meeting of the IRFU Management Committee it was decided that clubs will only be asked for immediate payment for tickets they have sold for the Guinness Series. The IRFU will work with the branches and the clubs to assess the situation regarding unsold tickets with a view to reaching an equitable solution to this difficult problem.

'It was further agreed that ticket allocations to branches and clubs for the 2011 RBS Six Nations matches will not be affected by sales of tickets for the Guinness Series.'

IRFU chief executive Philip Browne added: 'There has been slower than expected demand for this autumn's Guinness Series.

'There are a number of elements impacting on this situation since the sales structure was drawn up in March 2010, including a further significant deterioration in the economic climate.

'While the situation varies from club to club we are aware that a number of clubs are still in possession of tickets for matches. In the interests of Irish rugby, the IRFU, the branches and the clubs, must continue to work hard to sell these tickets right up to kick-off for each match.

'The IRFU do not want to see clubs suffer financial hardship as a result of being unable to sell ticket packages for this Guinness Series and consequently will only seek immediate payment for tickets sold. On completion of the series, the IRFU will work with the branches and clubs to assess the effect of the reduced demand for tickets.

'In addition the IRFU will undertake a comprehensive review of its entire ticket sales strategy, which includes price tiering, bundling and distribution channels. As part of this review, which will commence immediately on completion of the Guinness Series, it will consult widely with its stakeholders.'

[Redhand Santa]

They deserve everything they get for being greedy.

[caughtredhanded]

Ulster Rugby emailing out today flogging SA tickets for £96 each, are they having a laugh?

Did anyone read the article at the weekend about the number of seats in the Aviva that are restricted view, up to 800 of them apparently. Bit dodgy when all the tickets are the same price.

[mc_grens]

Im delighted.

The ticket prices, as Ive said elsewhere on this thread, were a disgrace. My sister normally travels from  for all Ireland home games. This year she's only coming for the SA game.

With the money she's saving on the other 3 trips she's going to murrayfield to see the All Blacks anyway (and SA again I think), and she's doing a one weekend Heineken cup trip from Paris to Toulouse attending 3 Heineken cup games on the way!

[whiskeysteve]

Those prices are still outrageous (and elitist)

Id like to see what prices they try for autumn internationals next year or the year after... They'll not be in any postion to try those original prices again for about a decade

[Capt Pat]

The IRFU basically got a free stadium from the government. They have already paid off their part of the bill. They have cut back player wages in the last year and yet still they want to fleece their fans on these tickets.

There will be demand. 80000 into 50000 won't go, but nobody will be at the Samoa game, they will all sit at home and wait for the all black and springbok games. To be honest it seems a stupid idea. They could have charged a bit more for the big 2 games and a bit less for Argentina and Samoa games and then sold tickets individually. The 80000 into 50000 factor should have caused all the games to sell out.

I was more right than I thought I would be, they won't even sell out the game against South Africa at this rate. What a mess.

[North Longford]

Longford Rugby club sent out an offer today for the Samoa game of 35 euro which includes bus transport. Seems extremely cheap in this case?

[screenexile]

The prices for the Autumn games are completely ridiculous. I'm glad there has been some sort of a comedown by the IRFU but I feel they will have to come down some more on this before they get the balance right. To my mind €70 would be ample for an International Rugby match.

Anyway I've never been to an International before and I'm lucky enough my Girlfriend has been able to nab me 2 tickets to the All Blacks game. I couldn't be more excited about it I just hope we don't get completely destroyed!!

[Puckoon]

Hoping to get a couple tickets for the Ireland England Game March 19th. Is the opening post on this thread still correct - at 110 yoyos a piece, and secondly - what are the chances of getting a couple of these tickets?

[Mario]

I work in Dublin and although a GAA fan I would have a passing interest in Rugby, enjoy watching the 6 nations etc. I have to say the pretense surrounding the upcoming 6 nations matches makes me sick, the consultants at work all fighting over tickets for their clients, half of them don't even like rugby, its just they feel they have to show an interest.

The reason the IRFU can charge through the roof is because people will buy them, i'd love to know what % of tickets are going to corporate.

[johnneycool]

Was there not an issue about English corporate entertainment organisations buying tickets from the clubs and greater than face value amounts a while back? It was a nice little earner for the clubs.

[J OGorman]

I work in Dublin and although a GAA fan I would have a passing interest in Rugby, enjoy watching the 6 nations etc. I have to say the pretense surrounding the upcoming 6 nations matches makes me sick, the consultants at work all fighting over tickets for their clients, half of them don't even like rugby, its just they feel they have to show an interest.

The reason the IRFU can charge through the roof is because people will buy them, i'd love to know what % of tickets are going to corporate.

youre not wrong there sir..its a balls

I get down to @ least one game in each six nations each year, have done for over 20 years and it can be tight enough to get tix each year as I'm not a member of a club. But there are some amount of folk in the stadium who havent a notion what is going on on the pitch

anyways, down on Sunday for the France game and my first stout of the year