Rugby World Cup 2021 Match-day tickets on sale – 100 Days to go

The match-day tickets for Rugby World Cup (RWC) 2021 have gone on sale, which also marks 100 days until the tournament in New Zealand starts on October 8 2022 at Eden Park.

World Rugby Chief Executive, Alan Gilpin, said: “The countdown is officially now on until Rugby World Cup 2021 kicks off in New Zealand, and what better way to mark the occasion than with tickets to the showpiece event going on general sale. 

Big crowds, an electric atmosphere, millions watching worldwide, massive engagement and young girls and boys feeling inspired to pick up a rugby ball for the first time; these are the ambitions we are setting ourselves for Rugby World Cup 2021. We are striving to set new standards in New Zealand and we are urging fans to purchase their ticket to be a part of something very special and experience the ultimate showcase of women’s rugby this October and November.” 

Rugby World Cup 2021 – “Family Reunion”

World Rugby and the RWC organisers recently unveiled their theme of “Family Reunion” for the global event, which aims to “reunite the rugby family with a world-class celebration of sport and entertainment as New Zealand opens its borders after the pandemic.”

Rugby World Cup 2021 will be one of the most accessible Rugby World Cups of all time said the organisers, with affordable ticket prices enabling “everyone to play their part in making history as the tournament aims to break the world record for attendance at a women’s Rugby World Cup match.”

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RWC 2021 Tickets

Rugby World Cup 2021 Tournament Director, Michelle Hooper, added: “We are just 100 days out from the greatest celebration of women’s rugby the world has ever seen. The last piece to the puzzle is for fans here in Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world to show their support in the stands and help us to create an unforgettable atmosphere for our mana wāhine who are taking the field.

Not only will you be witness to the best women’s rugby in the world and phenomenal entertainment, but you will be at the centre of a unique moment in history for women’s rugby globally.”

Tickets for all match days of Rugby World Cup 2021 are now on general sale with prices starting from NZD$5 for children and NZD$10 for adults

The tournament takes place in New Zealand from 8 October to 12 November 2022  – this will be the first women’s Rugby World Cup to be held in the southern hemisphere.

A total of 26 matches will be played across 10 match days at Auckland’s Eden Park, Waitākere Stadium and Whangārei’s Northland Events Centre.

The pool phase will feature triple-header match days giving fans the opportunity to see three international rugby matches with just a single ticket, while the knockout stages will feature double-header match days, along with festivities, entertainment, and food and activities for the whole family. 

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Recent winners of the World Rugby Pacific Four Series 2022 and reigning Rugby World Cup champions, New Zealand will be joined by Australia, Canada, England, Fiji, France, Italy, Japan, Scotland, South Africa, USA and Wales. 

Global fans will be able to join New Zealanders in rugby’s great ‘Family Reunion’ as the country prepares to open its borders to tourists on 31 July 2022.

When purchasing tickets for Rugby World Cup 2021 matches, you will have the opportunity to make an opt-in donation to support ChildFund Rugby initiatives in New Zealand and Oceania. 

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