Ireland Ticket Information Thread

awec · 17-12-2018 7:29pm

blackwhite wrote: »

IRFU know that clubs will sell/give tickets to corporate partners or sponsors, often at a mark-up, and there's never been an issue on that front.

Where the IRFU will take action is if club tickets appear on touting websites, or are found being touted around the ground on match days.

Basically - the IRFU will turn a blind eye to above-cost selling if the profits are going into an IRFU club.

If it looks like an individual or company is profiting from selling IRFU tickets, then they'll normally take fairly strong action towards any clubs involved.

Within reason. Clubs might add on 10-20 quid to the price, but you aren't going to see 70 quid tickets going for double money.

blackwhite · 17-12-2018 8:26pm

awec wrote: »

Within reason. Clubs might add on 10-20 quid to the price, but you aren't going to see 70 quid tickets going for double money.

Cat 1 and premium tickets are where the mark-ups are added.

Very little, if any, markup on tickets the clubs give to members. It’s the percentage of tickets that they allocate to “sponsors” can go for multiples of face value.

€900 was the rate I heard quoted for 2 Cat 1 tickets to both home 6 Nations game this year. Cost to club is €117 per ticket, and they’re being sold at €225 per ticket. Easy way for the IRFU to indeeectly subsidise clubs

Premium tickets go for a fair bit more when corporates get involved - cost to club is €152 for a premium ticket this season

sydthebeat · 17-12-2018 10:00pm

blackwhite wrote: »

Cat 1 and premium tickets are where the mark-ups are added.

Very little, if any, markup on tickets the clubs give to members. It’s the percentage of tickets that they allocate to “sponsors” can go for multiples of face value.

€900 was the rate I heard quoted for 2 Cat 1 tickets to both home 6 Nations game this year. Cost to club is €117 per ticket, and they’re being sold at €225 per ticket. Easy way for the IRFU to indeeectly subsidise clubs

Premium tickets go for a fair bit more when corporates get involved - cost to club is €152 for a premium ticket this season

Its not mark ups...

its the corporates offering sponsorship to the clubs, and as a thanks are offered the opportunity to purchase tickets at face value.

:P

stayback · 27-12-2018 8:31pm

Hi all would anybody have tickets for the Ireland v Scotland was onto my club but they are all gone... based in cork but could meet anywhere...thanks

Caranica · 27-12-2018 8:45pm

stayback wrote: »

Hi all would anybody have tickets for the Ireland v Scotland was onto my club but they are all gone... based in cork but could meet anywhere...thanks

There's thousands of us looking for them. First time in well over a decade with no general sale. They were always easy to pick up

stayback · 27-12-2018 8:53pm

Caranica wrote: »

There's thousands of us looking for them. First time in well over a decade with no general sale. They were always easy to pick up

Ya I thought they would be handy enough to get .. especially with the game in Scotland

Eod100 · 03-01-2019 4:04pm

Asking for a friend and know chances are probably slim but is there any chance any tickets will get to general sale for home 6N matches? (And I know there was huge demand for irfu supporters club so changing my arm really)

The Lost Sheep · 03-01-2019 4:06pm

Eod100 wrote: »

Asking for a friend and know chances are probably slim but is there any chance any tickets will get to general sale for home 6N matches? (And I know there was huge demand for irfu supporters club so changing my arm really)

zero chance.
clubs, schools, parts of branches and then the supporters clubs all will be over subscribed.

Ronney · 03-01-2019 5:05pm

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

zero chance.
clubs, schools, parts of branches and then the supporters clubs all will be over subscribed.

I'll actually give you a 1% chance but its multiplied by a 1% of getting one.

English game is highly unlikely, but with the French game on a Sunday there might be some returns from unsold corporate packages.

These usually pop up on ticketmaster at random times a couple of days/week or 2
before.

Still some French corporate going for €750

http://www.hospitalitypartnership.ie/packages/the-marian-college-marquee/?event=Ireland+v+France

WoollyRedHat · 05-01-2019 3:18pm

Ronney wrote: »

I'll actually give you a 1% chance but its multiplied by a 1% of getting one.

English game is highly unlikely, but with the French game on a Sunday there might be some returns from unsold corporate packages.

These usually pop up on ticketmaster at random times a couple of days/week or 2
before.

Still some French corporate going for €750

http://www.hospitalitypartnership.ie/packages/the-marian-college-marquee/?event=Ireland+v+France

Hey Romney, could you give us a breakdown of how corporate packages work?

Caranica · 05-01-2019 4:35pm

Just sorted a ticket for Scotland so I can breathe easy now (Friend's wife was only going for the sake of it and would prefer to go shopping so it's now mine). So relieved!

Redo91 · 05-01-2019 4:57pm

Caranica wrote: »

Just sorted a ticket for Scotland so I can breathe easy now (Friend's wife was only going for the sake of it and would prefer to go shopping so it's now mine). So relieved!

How did you get do you mind me asking? It wasn’t on general sale was it?

pc7 · 05-01-2019 5:27pm

Caranica wrote: »

Just sorted a ticket for Scotland so I can breathe easy now (Friend's wife was only going for the sake of it and would prefer to go shopping so it's now mine). So relieved!

Nice one, hoping we can pick them up over there. Still can’t believe it’s sold out, we always got them on general sale going over.

Caranica · 05-01-2019 5:37pm

pc7 wrote: »

Nice one, hoping we can pick them up over there. Still can’t believe it’s sold out, we always got them on general sale going over.

I know, you didn't even have to get them on the day they went on sale there was never a problem.

Got mine through a Scottish friend. Have an England ticket as friend got them through irfu supporters lottery and that will be my lot for the championship. Don't think I'll ever again get to repeat last year's 5/5 games

pc7 · 05-01-2019 6:53pm

Yeah got two for Wales, not a sniff for home games, unless someone comes through for me. What a year to do five!

mimimcmc · 07-01-2019 12:55pm

Looking for 3 tickets for Scotland v Ireland.

Best places to check?? You think we might be lucky picking them up over there?

Ronney · 07-01-2019 1:12pm

WoollyRedHat wrote: »

Hey Romney, could you give us a breakdown of how corporate packages work?

Essentially you pay through the nose and get a meal and booze thrown in. Depending on the ticket the meal will be in a box or function room in or near the ground.

Below is what you get

Early admission to the IRFU VIP corporate hospitality
Reserved seated match ticket provided by the IRFU and allocated in groups
Pre-match celebrity guest speaker in shared facilities only
Full complimentary bar (excluding champagne) throughout (3 Hours pre-match & 1-hour post-match)
Superb three course gourmet meal
Superior wines
Half time drinks (in the Havelock Restaurant only)
Colour television facilities with video replay
Finger food during post-match reception
Interview with current Irish players during the post-match reception in shared facility only
Official match programme
Ref Talk
VIP guest wallet & invitation
Experienced event managers in attendance throughout

irish_major · 07-01-2019 1:21pm

I have a ticket to england wales. Any idea of how I could go about possibly swapping with someone for a ticket for Ireland England?

Caranica · 07-01-2019 1:29pm

irish_major wrote: »

I have a ticket to england wales. Any idea of how I could go about possibly swapping with someone for a ticket for Ireland England?

I'd start with an England fans forum? Or maybe twitter and tag some of the rugby sites?

trevezel · 10-01-2019 2:07pm

try toutless.com

Redo91 · 12-01-2019 1:36pm

I’m guessing there is zero chance of Scotland tickets going on sale at this stage? Had looked at flights a few weeks ago and they were reasonable but I’m guessing they are extortionate now.

Missed out on the supporters club draw for the home games so thought this might be my best chance of getting a ticket.

Brozy · 12-01-2019 1:36pm

Hi all,

Going over to Italy in Feb and was wondering whats the best way to get tickets? I had a look through this thread and saw that they went up on ticketmaster near the end of January. Is this likely to happen again?

I got tickets on Ebay.fr for the game in Paris last year but can't see anything up on Ebay for the Italy game so far.

I'd prefer not go through third parties like viagogo as they rob you. I did find a website, sport.ticketone.it, which looks fairly legit. Has anybody used this before?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

MisterAnarchy · 12-01-2019 1:58pm

Brozy wrote: »

Hi all,

Going over to Italy in Feb and was wondering whats the best way to get tickets? I had a look through this thread and saw that they went up on ticketmaster near the end of January. Is this likely to happen again?

Yes Ticketone are the official seller for Italy.
They are the biggest ticket vendor in Italy and are very reputable.

https://sport.ticketone.it/event/en/42058/90600336/italia-vs-irlanda-six-nations-championship-2019?ctsaffiliate=ITT

Eod100 · 14-01-2019 10:12am

Has anyone who bought tickets for England game received their ticket yet?

Duffryman · 14-01-2019 10:45am

Eod100 wrote: »

Has anyone who bought tickets for England game received their ticket yet?

Not yet, but wouldn't have expected them yet anyway - game is still the best part of three weeks away.

I'd expect to see them next week sometime. If it gets into the week of the game itself without them arriving, I'll probably start to worry myself.....

trevezel · 14-01-2019 10:48am

i ve just received my tickets for the scotland games

Eod100 · 14-01-2019 10:57am

Duffryman wrote: »

Not yet, but wouldn't have expected them yet anyway - game is still the best part of three weeks away.

I'd expect to see them next week sometime. If it gets into the week of the game itself without them arriving, I'll probably start to worry myself.....

Yeah early days yet I guess! Just need to get them posted from 1 address to another but once they arrive a few days ahead of the match should be grand sure. Think they usually say to get in touch if they haven't come within a week so won't panic just yet

Eod100 · 14-01-2019 10:58am

trevezel wrote: »

i ve just received my tickets for the scotland games

Ah nice. Was it tricky to come by out of curiosity?

trevezel · 14-01-2019 11:56am

not really, i subscribed for a supporters club membership, thats all

pc7 · 14-01-2019 1:50pm

trevezel wrote: »

not really, i subscribed for a supporters club membership, thats all

Did you not have to buy the three match pack to get them? That’s the only offer o seen for Scottish tickets

trevezel · 14-01-2019 1:54pm

here is the message received from the SRU :

Dear Scotland Supporters Club member

Scotland Supporters Club: EXCLUSIVE access to tickets to Scotland’s Six Nations games

As a Scotland Supporters Club member you have exclusive prior access to buy individual match tickets for Scotland’s home games in the 2019 Six Nations Championship before any remaining tickets go on general sale to the public. I can confirm that the exclusive pre-sale for tickets to the games against Italy, Ireland and Wales will take place next week, on Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 November. Please note: this is the only period during which you can guarantee exclusive access to buy tickets before the wider public sale.

What is available to buy next Tuesday & Wednesday and how many can I buy?
Match tickets will be available for all three of Scotland’s home Six Nations games, with the following purchase limit per member:

Scotland v Italy
Saturday 2 February (2.15pm)
6 (six) per person

Scotland v Ireland
Saturday 9 February (2.15pm)
4 (four) per person

Scotland v Wales
Saturday 9 March (2.15pm)
4 (four) per person

sternn · 14-01-2019 2:32pm

Some hospitality tickets have gone on sale for Ireland vs Scotland through the Scottish site - but at €400 a pop! Might be a good sign that they opened up a new hospitality venue, hence they still have unsold tickets which may become available on a general sale closer to the day.

trevezel · 14-01-2019 2:37pm

Scotland games against Ireland and Wales are reported to be sold out, maybe returns from clubs will be available in the following weeks...

pc7 · 14-01-2019 3:00pm

trevezel wrote: »

Scotland games against Ireland and Wales are reported to be sold out, maybe returns from clubs will be available in the following weeks...

Bloody hope so, never in all the years going to Edinburgh have I had trouble getting tickets.

trevezel · 14-01-2019 3:06pm

yeah, but scotland is a much better team now thats why demand for tickets keeps rising...

Eod100 · 14-01-2019 3:17pm

trevezel wrote: »

yeah, but scotland is a much better team now thats why demand for tickets keeps rising...

Yup and looks like Edinburgh and Glasgow could both make qfs in Europe so good wave of form

Caranica · 15-01-2019 5:27pm

Spotted this on Facebook :

SCOTLAND v IRELAND TICKETS
On-line sale starts 10am, Thursday 17 January
A final release of tickets for the Guinness Six Nations game Scotland v Ireland at BT Murrayfield (Saturday 9 February, kick-off 3pm) will be available to purchase on-line from 10am this Thursday 17 January.

The number of tickets available for this game is extremely limited and many will be single seats only. Adult tickets only available and limited to maximum of 2 (two) per person. PLEASE NOTE: this limit is per person, per game, therefore if you have already bought 2 Scotland Season Passes, for example, you will not be able to purchase further Ireland tickets.

Adult tickets only are available and can ONLY be purchased online. Tickets can not be purchased by telephone or in person at the Ticket Centre.

Sheep Shagger · 15-01-2019 6:47pm

As above

http://e.scottishrugby.org/MCihsVCVSFLCC9CT3mPwCDHZcFhtiHAaJzhppudVS9E/WebView.aspx

zambrotta11 · 16-01-2019 10:40am

Did anyone else notice the Ireland v Scotland tickets up on ticketmaster for the 6 nations 2020 in August? A strange date, unless it is just an error.

blackwhite · 16-01-2019 10:48am

zambrotta11 wrote: »

Did anyone else notice the Ireland v Scotland tickets up on ticketmaster for the 6 nations 2020 in August? A strange date, unless it is just an error.

Definitely an error.

Natwest 6 Nations isn't even the name anymore!

mimimcmc · 16-01-2019 2:06pm

For those who have tickets to Scotland v Ireland, what are the ticket price categories?
Hoping to get some on Thursday but can't see prices anywhere

sylvanb · 16-01-2019 6:06pm

For the Ireland game, Silver is £77. To compare with Italy, Silver was £62, Gold was £87 and Platinum was £92. For the Wales game which I presume are priced the same as Ireland, the Platinum is £117 so I'd guess that the Gold for Ireland is somewhere between £97 to £107.

Marengo · 16-01-2019 10:32pm

blackwhite wrote: »

Definitely an error.

Natwest 6 Nations isn't even the name anymore!

That date looks like a World Cup warm up from 2003 (Geordan Murphy leg break) or 2007!

trevezel · 17-01-2019 10:12am

lets go to the next sale, H-50mns...

mimimcmc · 17-01-2019 10:52am

trevezel wrote: »

lets go to the next sale, H-50mns...

there's already a queue

trevezel · 17-01-2019 11:03am

not very much hope of getting something im afraid...

Sheep Shagger · 17-01-2019 11:03am

Still in Q, anyone had any luck?

Sheep Shagger · 17-01-2019 11:06am

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

Still in Q, anyone had any luck?

Got right around the wheel then it booted me of FFS

mimimcmc · 17-01-2019 11:07am

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

Got right around the wheel then it booted me of FFS

How long had you been on ?

Still only a third way around the wheel.. maybe they're gone

Sheep Shagger · 17-01-2019 11:08am

mimimcmc wrote: »

How long had you been on ?

Still only a third way around the wheel.. maybe they're gone

About 25 mins

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