Rugby bosses in U-turn over ticket packages after outcry

RUGBY bosses have done a U-turn on the allocation of tickets for the autumn series of internationals following a massive public backlash.

As well as announcing a 21% hike in prices, tickets for the four-test series against South Africa, Samoa, the All-Blacks and Argentina at the Aviva Stadium in November were being sold as a four-match package at a cost of €340 for stand tickets.

However, following public outcry and consultation with provincial branches, the IRFU has agreed to allow clubs to sell the tickets in two separate packages – South Africa/Samoa for €150 and All-Blacks/Argentina for €190. Schoolboy packages are priced at €60 and €75 respectively.