Easter weekend’s Super League matches set a number of attendance records, following the decision to play a single Rivals Round and spread the six fixtures over the four days. Organisers made the decision in consideration of player welfare, but the move also proved a hit with supporters. A total of 83,357 attended the six rugby …
Seat Unique partners with Warrington Wolves, extends partnerships with AFC Wimbledon
Premium marketplace Seat Unique has been named as Warrington Wolves’ official online hospitality platform for the 2023 Super League season and beyond. Seat Unique will power online hospitality sales for the rugby league club through its platform, for all home games at The Halliwell Jones Stadium. Karl Fitzpatrick, chief executive at Warrington Wolves, said: “We …
Season ticket sales high for Wigan Warriors
English rugby league team Wigan Warriors recently celebrated a milestone with its season ticket sales reaching a five-year high. Following the announcement, the Warriors beat Wakefield Trinity 60-0 on Friday in the club’s first home game of the 2023 Super League season. Attendees were able to enjoy the Fan Village and a live music performance …
Season card sales joy for Huddersfield Giants
Rugby league club Huddersfield Giants recently revealed that it has smashed a major milestone and has sold over 3,500 season cards. Ahead of the new Super League season, which kicks off on February 16 and will culminate on October 14, rugby league fans have made sure to secure their spot at the 24,500-capacity John Smith’s …
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 …
Ticketmaster extends Hull KR partnership
Ticketmaster is introducing a number of new features as part of a partnership renewal with English Super League club Hull Kingston Rovers. The exact length of the multi-year extension of the parties’ long-term partnership has not been disclosed. However, Ticketmaster said that the rugby league outfit would remain “part of the Ticketmaster family for years …
Record-breaking ticket sales expected for Rugby League World Cup 2021
Rugby League World Cup 2021 organisers are expecting record-breaking ticket sales for the upcoming tournament. Over a quarter of a million tickets have already been sold and the women’s opener is set to have a record-breaking crowd in attendance. The tournament, which was postponed from last year, will feature men’s, women’s and wheelchair competitions running …
Leeds Rhinos announces partnership with Seat Unique
Rugby league club Leeds Rhinos has announced a three-year partnership with Seat Unique. The premium ticketing provider will power the club’s online premium ticket and hospitality sales through its own platform. This will include official premium tickets and hospitality packages for all rugby fixtures at Headingley Stadium. Leeds Rhinos fans can now purchase premium experiences …
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 – …