Rugby World Cup 2015 tickets Q&A: How to tackle buying your tickets

They were forced to do so for London 2012 as a precondition of hosting the

Olympics and Paralympics. The International Rugby Board did not apply the

same condition for the Rugby World Cup and England Rugby 2015 did not

request it either. That was until London 2012 veteran Debbie Jevans became

its chief executive two years ago. But the Government was not convinced of

the need to legislate when other measures could be used to combat the

problem.

And they are?

Limiting the number of tickets per match that can be applied for to four,

creating a ballot system, using sophisticated software to detect and prevent

botnet attacks, and threatening to refuse entry to anyone holding a resold

ticket. None of these are fool-proof.

What should I do if I want to buy World Cup tickets?

Firstly, there is no rush. The general sale begins at 10am tomorrow and runs

through to September 29 but it is not being operated on a first come, first

served basis. Register your details with tickets.rugbyworldcup.com and apply

for the matches you want to see. Any oversubscribed games will be balloted

so even the criminals will have to wait to October to learn if they have

been successful.

How much do tickets cost?

They start at £7 for children and go all the way up to £750 for the most

expensive ticket for the final.

What if I don’t get what I want in the ballot?

There is an official resale platform for consumers to legitimately buy or sell

unwanted tickets. However, even ordinary fans may be tempted to make a

profit by selling on secondary sites. This is not illegal but is a breach of

the ticket terms and conditions and you could be denied entry if found in

possession of such a ticket.

How do I maximise my chances of getting tickets?

Everyone will be chasing high-demand games such as England matches and

fixtures between the game’s heavyweights. Cover your bases by targeting

other games – particularly those outside London – to avoid disappointment.

You should also use the website’s Match Manager, which allows you to apply for

all game but will only allocate you tickets for a maximum number of games

you wish to attend.

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Rugby World Cup 2015 tickets Q&A: How to tackle buying your tickets