According to an article from the Guardian, almost 100,000 supporters attended the first seven games of the World Cup. More than 43,000 watched England’s men defeat Samoa at St James’ Park in Newcastle during the opening game. However, some games failed to attract the numbers organisers were hoping for, most notably New Zealand’s defeat of …
Impressive ticket sales ahead of Rugby League World Cup
The upcoming Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021) has sold 350,000 tickets, with International Rugby League chair Troy Grant calling the figure “great”. In an interview with Insidethegames, Grant said: “Cost of living increases means late minute ticket-buying will be a likely outcome, so we’re optimistic targets are being met.” The tournament is set to kick …
York City Knights offers free tickets to key workers
Championship rugby league club York City Knights is offering free tickets for key workers in the NHS, police, fire service and the armed forces, as well as teachers. The Knights’ upcoming match against Workington Town at LNER Community Stadium (pictured) this weekend has been dubbed ‘Heroes Day’. Not only will the key workers be offered …
People: KB Events, RLWC2021 and more…
We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… KB Events, a specialist event transport and logistics company, has appointed Richard Burnett (pictured left) as its managing director. Burnett has joined the company from the Road Haulage Association, where he spent seven years. He boasts a 37-year career in logistics and has …
RLWC2021 & TicketPlan – Working Together To Provide Confidence In Uncertain Times
The Power of Together – The Rugby League World Cup has been the pinnacle of international rugby league since 1954. Now contested every four years, with a series of qualification tournaments leading up to it, RLWC is open to all full and affiliate members of the International Rugby League (IRL). For the first time, the …
Postponement forces venue changes for Rugby League World Cup in 2022
Rugby League World Cup 2021 organisers have unveiled ticketing plans and changes to venues ahead of the rearranged competition being staged next year. Liverpool’s Anfield stadium and M&S Bank Arena are now unable to host matches because of the Anfield Road expansion and prior commitments, respectively. With games to be staged at 21 venues – …