Fears allayed as Cup tickets arrive

TICKETS for over 600 Irish fans travelling to the Rugby World Cup arrived in the country yesterday, ending fears of a distribution delay.

The International Rugby Board was forced to assure worried overseas fans they will receive tickets next week in time for the start of the 20-nation tournament. The IRB were forced to make the statement amidst concern by overseas ticketing agents about the delay in processing match tickets.

However, Neil Horgan, sports manager with Abbey Tours, the official Irish ticket supplier, said the tickets are now in their possession, and will be distributed to customers by the end of the week.