2.3 million tickets will go on sale in 2014 More than one million tickets priced at £100 or less, 500,000 £50 or less Child tickets £7 and £15 at 41 of 48 matches Adult entry price from £15 Rugby fans in England and around the world can now begin planning their Rugby World Cup 2015 […]
The IRB has confirmed the dates for the decisive Rugby World Cup 2015 Americas 2 qualifier playoff between the USA and Uruguay. In a mouth-watering home and away contest, Uruguay will host the first match on Saturday, March 22, with the return leg set for the United States on March 29. The winner of the […]
Rugby World Cup 2015 hosting preparations have been further boosted by the appointment of TF1 as rights holding television broadcaster for the French market by tournament owners Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL). The deal, which represents a significant financial commitment for the rights, follows a highly-competitive tender process for the French rights, which are among […]
Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) and Rugby Travel and Hospitality Ltd (RTH) are pleased to announce the appointed Official Travel Agents (OTAs) for Rugby World Cup 2015 in England. The appointment of leading agents from 10 nations and territories follows a comprehensive tender evaluation and selection process by RTH, the company appointed by RWCL to […]
Milan’s San Siro ready to stage 2015 Heineken Cup final Italy stands ready to stage a major European club rugby final for the first time with the 20th Heineken Cup decider scheduled to be played at Milan’s world-famous Stadio Giuseppe Meazza San Siro in 2015. Following a decision taken in February 2012 to award the […]
Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) is delighted to announce that Shaun the Sheep, star of the global hit TV series, has joined the Rugby World Cup 2015 flock. The exciting merchandising programme between multi-award-winning creators Aardman Animations and Rugby World Cup 2015 master licensee Elite Sports Properties (ESP) will feature Shaun the Sheep and friends […]
Organising committee now 50 staff as planning moves towards delivery in 2014 Strong support from cities and venues following vision, venues and match schedule announcement this year Kick-off times and ticketing details to be announced with IRB by the end of this year Volunteering programme to open in 2014 with 75 per cent recruitment from […]
Kenya and Zimbabwe are assured a place in the next round of Africa regional qualifying for Rugby World Cup 2015 after recording victories in the semi-finals of the Confederation Africaine de Rugby (CAR) Africa Cup Division 1A in Madagascar on Tuesday. On a compelling afternoon of matches in front of 40,000 Rugby-mad fans in Madagascar, […]
Tahiti, Cook Islands, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea will fight it out in the first stage of the Oceania regional qualification process for Rugby World Cup 2015 when the FORU Oceania Cup kicks off in Port Moresby on Saturday, July 6. The winner of the Oceania Cup, which is one of a number of […]
– More than 400 tour operators express interest in becoming Official Travel Agent – Significant uplift in developing Rugby markets reaffirms sport’s growth – Response reaffirms stature of RWC as one of the world’s ‘must-see’ major sports events Rugby World Cup 2015 looks set to be the must-attend sporting event of 2015 after Rugby Travel […]