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The Star
18 hours ago
- Sport
- The Star
Rugby-Affordability the key as 2027 World Cup ticketing plan unveiled
Rugby Union - 2027 Rugby World Cup Ticketing Launch - Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney, Australia - July 29, 2025 (L-R) Chris Stanley, Managing Director, Rugby World Cup Australia, Rugby Australia Chief Executive Phil Waugh, former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper, Chairman of World Rugby Brett Robinson, World Rugby Chief Executive Officer Alan Gilpin and former Australia sevens player Chloe Dalton pose with the Webb Ellis Cup at the launch of the ticketing for the 2027 Rugby World Cup REUTERS/Nick Mulvenney SYDNEY (Reuters) -More than 2.5 million tickets, some for pool matches priced as low as A$40 ($26.04), will be available for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, which organisers say is the most for any edition of the global showpiece. World Rugby are determined that the expanded 24-team tournament be accessible to as many people as possible and more than a million tickets for every stage will be priced at under A$100. At the other end of the scale, those who want to guarantee their access to tickets can purchase one of 2,027 "Superfan passes", which for A$750 will entitle them to buy tickets for any of the 52 matches, including the final. Those passes will go on sale next week, while other fans will soon be able to sign up for a closed pre-sale of tickets to take place early next year. "We can proudly say that this 11th edition will be the most accessible ... Rugby World Cup ever with a range of pricing options," Brett Robinson, the chairman of World Rugby, told a news conference. "This special event is for everyone, from families across Australia, families within our seven host cities, for fans travelling from Paris, Buenos Aires and Tokyo, because rugby's biggest stage should be open for all." Fans were required to fork out A$149 to A$649 for tickets to this week's third test between Australia and the British & Irish Lions at Sydney's Stadium Australia. Australia co-hosted the inaugural World Cup with New Zealand in 1987 and the 2003 tournament alone. But rugby has struggled for fans and attention in the country over the last decade or so as the Wallabies have struggled on the pitch. "Our mission is bold," Robinson added. "We want to reignite Australia's love of our game. We want to bring people together from around the world. "We want to shine a light on our sport's enduring values, those of respect, passion, integrity, solidarity, because rugby, at its best, is a powerful force. It changes lives." ($1 = 1.5363 Australian dollars) (Reporting by Nick Mulvenney, editing by Christian Schmollinger)
CNA
18 hours ago
- Sport
- CNA
Affordability the key as 2027 World Cup ticketing plan unveiled
SYDNEY :More than 2.5 million tickets, some for pool matches priced as low as A$40 ($26.04), will be available for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, which organisers say is the most for any edition of the global showpiece. World Rugby are determined that the expanded 24-team tournament be accessible to as many people as possible and more than a million tickets for every stage will be priced at under A$100. At the other end of the scale, those who want to guarantee their access to tickets can purchase one of 2,027 "Superfan passes", which for A$750 will entitle them to buy tickets for any of the 52 matches, including the final. Those passes will go on sale next week, while other fans will soon be able to sign up for a closed pre-sale of tickets to take place early next year. "We can proudly say that this 11th edition will be the most accessible ... Rugby World Cup ever with a range of pricing options," Brett Robinson, the chairman of World Rugby, told a news conference. "This special event is for everyone, from families across Australia, families within our seven host cities, for fans travelling from Paris, Buenos Aires and Tokyo, because rugby's biggest stage should be open for all." Fans were required to fork out A$149 to A$649 for tickets to this week's third test between Australia and the British & Irish Lions at Sydney's Stadium Australia. Australia co-hosted the inaugural World Cup with New Zealand in 1987 and the 2003 tournament alone. But rugby has struggled for fans and attention in the country over the last decade or so as the Wallabies have struggled on the pitch. "Our mission is bold," Robinson added. "We want to reignite Australia's love of our game. We want to bring people together from around the world. "We want to shine a light on our sport's enduring values, those of respect, passion, integrity, solidarity, because rugby, at its best, is a powerful force. It changes lives." ($1 = 1.5363 Australian dollars)
Straits Times
18 hours ago
- Business
- Straits Times
Affordability the key as 2027 World Cup ticketing plan unveiled
Rugby Union - 2027 Rugby World Cup Ticketing Launch - Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney, Australia - July 29, 2025 (L-R) Chris Stanley, Managing Director, Rugby World Cup Australia, Rugby Australia Chief Executive Phil Waugh, former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper, Chairman of World Rugby Brett Robinson, World Rugby Chief Executive Officer Alan Gilpin and former Australia sevens player Chloe Dalton pose with the Webb Ellis Cup at the launch of the ticketing for the 2027 Rugby World Cup REUTERS/Nick Mulvenney SYDNEY - More than 2.5 million tickets, some for pool matches priced as low as A$40 ($26.04), will be available for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, which organisers say is the most for any edition of the global showpiece. World Rugby are determined that the expanded 24-team tournament be accessible to as many people as possible and more than a million tickets for every stage will be priced at under A$100. At the other end of the scale, those who want to guarantee their access to tickets can purchase one of 2,027 "Superfan passes", which for A$750 will entitle them to buy tickets for any of the 52 matches, including the final. Those passes will go on sale next week, while other fans will soon be able to sign up for a closed pre-sale of tickets to take place early next year. "We can proudly say that this 11th edition will be the most accessible ... Rugby World Cup ever with a range of pricing options," Brett Robinson, the chairman of World Rugby, told a news conference. "This special event is for everyone, from families across Australia, families within our seven host cities, for fans travelling from Paris, Buenos Aires and Tokyo, because rugby's biggest stage should be open for all." Fans were required to fork out A$149 to A$649 for tickets to this week's third test between Australia and the British & Irish Lions at Sydney's Stadium Australia. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore MHA to support HSA's crackdown on Kpod abusers and help in treatment of offenders: Shanmugam Business S'pore's economic resilience will face headwinds in second half of 2025 from tariffs, trade conflicts: MAS Business S'pore's Q2 total employment rises, but infocomm and professional services sectors see more job cuts Singapore Fewer than 1 in 5 people noticed suspicious items during MHA's social experiments Asia Powerful 8.8-magnitude quake in Russia's far east causes tsunami; Japan, Hawaii order evacuations Singapore Migrant workers who gave kickbacks to renew work passes were conservancy workers at AMK Town Council Asia 'Hashing things out': Japan, Vietnam, EU contest terms of US tariff deals behind the scenes Singapore Escape, discover, connect: Where new memories are made Australia co-hosted the inaugural World Cup with New Zealand in 1987 and the 2003 tournament alone. But rugby has struggled for fans and attention in the country over the last decade or so as the Wallabies have struggled on the pitch. "Our mission is bold," Robinson added. "We want to reignite Australia's love of our game. We want to bring people together from around the world. "We want to shine a light on our sport's enduring values, those of respect, passion, integrity, solidarity, because rugby, at its best, is a powerful force. It changes lives." REUTERS
Japan Today
a day ago
- Sport
- Japan Today
World Rugby promise a 'bigger, bolder, more accessible' 2027 World Cup
World Rugby chairman has pledged the 2027 men's World Cup will 'bigger, bolder and more accessible' rugby union World Rugby chairman Brett Robinson pledged Tuesday a "bigger, bolder and more accessible" World Cup than ever before when Australia hosts the men's showpiece event in 2027. The tournament has been expanded to 24 teams from 20, divided into six pools of four teams. The draw will take place in December with Robinson announcing Tuesday in Sydney that 2.5 million tickets will go on sale in February. One million tickets will be priced at under AUS$100 (U.S.$65) in a bid to make it the most family-friendly tournament yet. "This ticketing program has been designed with one simple principle: put the fans first," said Robinson. "For the first time in over two decades, men's Rugby World Cup returns to Australian shores and we're determined to make it bigger, bolder and more accessible than ever before "It's about reigniting the love for rugby, inspiring a new generation, and showcasing our values to the world," he added of the tournament which will run from October 1 to November 13, 2027. Sydney is scheduled to host the final and both semifinals, along with a third-place playoff and a string of other knockout and pool stage games. The rest of the schedule is split between Brisbane, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth, Adelaide and Townsville. © 2025 AFP
Irish Examiner
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Australia 2027 to be most accessible Rugby World Cup in history, organisers vow
Rugby World Cup organisers have promised their Australia 2027 event will be the biggest and most accessible tournament in history with a million tickets costing less than AUD$100 (€56). More than 2.5 million tickets will be made available with tickets for pool matches, up for grabs in a closed pre-sale to supporters who register on starting today until the end of January 2026. They will start at just AUD$40 (€22.50) with children's tickets available from AUD$20 (11.25). The pre-sale period will be open during February with a three-week general application phase next May. 'This ticketing program has been designed with one simple principle: put the fans first,' World Rugby chair Brett Robinson said. 'For the first time in over two decades, Men's Rugby World Cup returns to Australian shores, and we're determined to make it bigger, bolder, and more accessible than ever before. 'With more than 2.5 million tickets available, a wide range of pricing options, and innovations like the Superfan Pass, we're giving every fan — whether lifelong supporter or first-time attendee — the chance to be part of something truly special. 'Rugby World Cup 2027 is more than a tournament; it's a celebration of everything great about our game. It's about reigniting the love for rugby, inspiring a new generation, and showcasing our values to the world. We want every ticket, every cheer, every moment to help grow the game worldwide.' Ireland supporters will learn their team's pool opponents this December when the draw is made based on seedings based on world rankings set after November's Autumn Nations Series of Test matches. The match schedule is scheduled to be announced next January with an expanded 24-team tournament featuring an additional Round of 16 knockout round. Seven Australian cities will stage matches, with the opening match in Perth, Western Australia on October 1. Townsville and Brisbane in Queensland, Newcastle in New South Wales, Adelaide in South Australia, and Melbourne, Victoria will also host matches as well as Sydney, including the final on November 13. Organisers on Tuesday also announced a Superfan Pass offering guaranteed access to buy up to four tickets for any of the 52 matches, including the final. On sale from August 5, there will be 2,027 passes made available at €489 (AUD$750). Launching their ticketing programme three days after the British & Irish Lions and Australia played their second Test in front of 90,307 supporters at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin insisted the governing body had not missed a trick staging the 2027 World Cup final at the iconic stadium and the showcase match would be in Stadium Australia, currently known as Accor Stadium, where this Saturday's third Lions Test will be played. 'The amazing thing here is it's such a competitive environment between states and cities for sports content,' Gilpin said. 'Sydney put their best foot forward and were an amazing host of the semi-finals and final in 2003. 'I had the privilege of being here then. They will be again in 2027. What we saw on Saturday is that rugby can make some noise in Melbourne as well. We're looking forward to Melbourne being part of that tournament. 'There's a stadium in Perth that wasn't there in 2003 that's amazing. The venue landscape is really exceptional. We're excited to get access to those great venues.' Read More Garry Ringrose ruled out of Lions' third Test against Wallabies
