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BBC News
5 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Rugby Australia hopeful of full house for first Test
The Sydney Morning Herald reports, external that there are still tickets available for all three Tests between the British and Irish Lions and Australia after some were handed back by UK tour newspaper adds that there were fewer than 1,000 remaining for the opener at the 52,500-capacity Suncorp Stadium for Saturday's series opener on Wednesday."We're almost there," said Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh. "So naturally, just the way ticketing works, you get some hand backs from different tour groups that are pre-booked, and so you just naturally have some that become available late, which is what we have for this weekend."But we're almost there. Hopefully, we get a good run home and a full stadium."The Melbourne Cricket Ground is hosting the second Test and is expected to have more than 90,000 people in attendance. The turnout of MCG members - who have access to events at the venue - will decided whether how close the crowd gets to the capacity of 100,000.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Rare $2 coloured coins Aussies can find in their change: ‘Keep an eye out'
Aussies who pay with cash have the chance to find two rare $2 coloured coins. The Royal Australian Mint has teamed up with Rugby Australia to release two Wallabies and Wallaroos coins. Designed by the Mint's Adam Ball, the $2 coins feature the team's official logo and colours, with a stadium beneath and two athletes above. The obverse features the portrait of King Charles. From today, Aussies across the country can receive the special coins in their change when paying with cash at participating Rebel Sports stores. RELATED Rare $2 coin worth 10 times more due to this detail: 'Lucky to find' Aussie tradie loses $110,000 house deposit due to small detail $105,000 superannuation warning over growing 'mini-retirement' trend Royal Australian Mint acting CEO Emily Martin said the coin release was a nod to 150 years of Rugby Union history with the Wallabies test series against the British and Irish Lions, and the lead up to the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup in England. 'Whether you're a die-hard rugby supporter or a collector, this is your chance to own a piece of sporting history,' she said. Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh said the coins symbolised two key events and were a 'true collector's item' given the Lions only visit every 12 years and the Women's Rugby World Cup is held every four years. 'It's a significant year for Rugby in Australia and these coins honour each team as they compete in pinnacle events at the highest level on the global stage,' he said. Waugh encouraged Aussies to 'keep an eye out for a coin at their local Rebel Sport store'. How can I get the coins? The $2 coloured coins can exclusively be found in your change when paying with cash at participating Rebel stores. They are available from today for a limited time until stocks last. A two-coin collector set is also available for purchase, which features a slightly different design for the coloured inner circle. This set is available to purchase through Rebel online and through the Mint's call centre, shop and eShop. It is available from 8:30am on Thursday, July 17, for $17.99. Warning as coins listed for 10 times more Some sellers on eBay have pre-emptively listed the $2 coins that will go into circulation for $49.45 for the pair. The Mint has recommended only purchasing through its authorised channels. "There is no guarantee on quality or authenticity of products purchased from unauthorised sellers," the Royal Australian Mint spokesperson previously told Yahoo Finance. "Any listings prior to the official release date are considered illegitimate."Sign in to access your portfolio
Sydney Morning Herald
6 days ago
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
For $379, this seat is still available as Wallabies-Lions creeps towards sell-out
Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh has defended the ticket pricing and accessibility for the Lions-Wallabies Test series, after none of the Lions' five tour fixtures sold out and with the 'full house' shingle yet to be hung on Suncorp Stadium for the first Test. After years of anticipation, the countdown is on for the opening game of the three-Test series between the Wallabies and Lions in Brisbane on Saturday, but seats were still available for the game on Wednesday, and for the second Test in Melbourne and the third in Sydney as well. The Lions' five fixtures played in the first 15 days of their tour saw strong crowds, many of which were venue records for rugby, but all venues contained sections of empty seats. Rugby Australia, who set the ticket pricing in a joint venture with the Lions, has drawn criticism for setting prices too high and making the games inaccessible for some fans. Ticket prices for the first Test in Brisbane range from $149 to $649 per seat, with the MCG ($99 to $649) and Accor Stadium ($149-$649) Tests having similar pricing structures. Tour game prices were lower. For context, single tickets for the annual State of Origin series this year cost between $49 and $399, and to get a ticket for the Sydney show of Oasis' reunion tour will set you back between $129 and $849. Given that it is a once-in-12-years event, the demand for Lions tickets has still been strong, and all corporate packages were swiftly sold out, suggesting the market mostly accepted the prices. But fans have also expressed frustration on social media platforms, and late ticket returns from UK tour operators have proven hard to shift. There were less than 1000 tickets left for the 52,500-capacity Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday. Waugh is confident the ground will end up full.
The Age
6 days ago
- Business
- The Age
For $379, this seat is still available as Wallabies-Lions creeps towards sell-out
Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh has defended the ticket pricing and accessibility for the Lions-Wallabies Test series, after none of the Lions' five tour fixtures sold out and with the 'full house' shingle yet to be hung on Suncorp Stadium for the first Test. After years of anticipation, the countdown is on for the opening game of the three-Test series between the Wallabies and Lions in Brisbane on Saturday, but seats were still available for the game on Wednesday, and for the second Test in Melbourne and the third in Sydney as well. The Lions' five fixtures played in the first 15 days of their tour saw strong crowds, many of which were venue records for rugby, but all venues contained sections of empty seats. Rugby Australia, who set the ticket pricing in a joint venture with the Lions, has drawn criticism for setting prices too high and making the games inaccessible for some fans. Ticket prices for the first Test in Brisbane range from $149 to $649 per seat, with the MCG ($99 to $649) and Accor Stadium ($149-$649) Tests having similar pricing structures. Tour game prices were lower. For context, single tickets for the annual State of Origin series this year cost between $49 and $399, and to get a ticket for the Sydney show of Oasis' reunion tour will set you back between $129 and $849. Given that it is a once-in-12-years event, the demand for Lions tickets has still been strong, and all corporate packages were swiftly sold out, suggesting the market mostly accepted the prices. But fans have also expressed frustration on social media platforms, and late ticket returns from UK tour operators have proven hard to shift. There were less than 1000 tickets left for the 52,500-capacity Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday. Waugh is confident the ground will end up full.
BBC News
6 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Brisbane Fan Zone officially opens
Many fans may have opted to detour to the Great Barrier Reef or Cairns before arriving in Brisbane from Adelaide but today Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh opened the official fan zone in King George Square. The public can measure their heights against the likes of Maro Itoje and Joseph Suaalii, test the strength of their tackle and even point to which Wallaby or Lion hair do they'd like to emulate at a pop up barbershop. Former Wallaby Waugh says he's been delighted with how the tour has gone so far:''The build-up has been nice, we've seen record crowds at Western Force, the biggest crowd in twenty years at the Brumbies. I think we really saw this country come alive when the Wallabies beat England last year in Twickenham. Everyone wants to get behind the team. To sell out Suncorp on Saturday night off the back of these records means it's going to be a very excited two and a half team now needs to put the performance out on the park. You want hunger, fight and desperation.''
