Rugby League World Cup Tickets 2013
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Rugby League World Cup Tickets 2013
The next rugby league world cup is due to be held in 2013 in order to avoid a clash with the 2012 Olympic Games. When this article went to print it seemed likely that, as with the Olympics, the host nation would be Great Britain. For this reason there has never been a better time to get involved in live sports, particularly the marvellous sport of rugby league.
Rugby league is a thrilling game to watch. Due to rule variations that differentiate it from rugby union, it is a faster, harder and more brutal sport. Its full contact tackling always occurs in open play which means the hits are bigger and more entertaining, unlike rugby union where players can be closer to the breakdowns. Similarly, the structured realignment of the attacking and defensive lines after every tackle results in extra space on the playing field that runners are able to exploit by breaking through in spectacular fashion. This leads to sublime displays of strength and speed, and there is little not to enjoy when such sporting skill is on display.
The sport is most popular in England, Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea (where it is the national sport). Indeed in parts of Northern England it is more popular than rugby union, which is generally a more widely played version of rugby worldwide. Rugby league is now played in more than thirty countries and has professional league tables in six of them. Despite its amateur status in some countries, it is still able to muster many teams for its world cup events. The clash between amateur and professional teams in the world cup is a huge selling point, in fact, as it is rare to see such David and Goliath clashes in the international arena.
Rugby league world cups have been running since 1954 and have a rich and varied history. The structure of the competition has changed over time as have the number of participants and its popularity. In 2000 it included sixteen teams, in 2008 it had ten and in 2013 it is scheduled to include twelve. The Rugby League International Federation has also stated a desire to hold more frequent international tests and there are now various one-off test matches throughout the year as well as multi-team mini tournaments. The world cup remains the most important international event, though.
So what is there to look forward to in 2013. Well, the game has never been more popular so the quality of play is likely to be higher than ever before. In addition, the new group stages look set to require a greater number of matches and lead to a bigger and more hotly contested final. Finally, as more and more money is poured into the sport the quality of coverage and the overall sheen of the event can only improve.
With this in mind, it is wise to start thinking about getting your tickets early. The best ways to buy are from official online ticket vendors or from official box offices. The Rugby League International Federation advises against buying from unauthorised sites, travel agents or second-hand bidding sites as this contravenes sale agreements and can render the tickets unusable in the worst case scenarios.
Of course, it is possible to strike lucky and find that there are still tickets available at the venue on the day, but in order to avoid disappointment one should order early by checking the website regularly to determine when tickets first go on sale .. or by subscribing to our newsletter and we’ll do the leg-work for you. Never buy from individuals on match day as you cannot be sure that they are official and risk wasting money on counterfeits.
Although ticket prices for the 2013 rugby league world cup will not be available for some time, one can get some idea of their likely cost from the prices at the 2008 Australian event. Adult tickets ranged in price from £15-£40 for the standard matches and were set at £65 for the final. Child and concession ticket prices were also available for cheaper. The best value for money, however, was a special family ticket that ranged from £40-£90 throughout the tournament and was just £160 for the final. This represents a huge saving on the standard prices. Finally for those wanting to attend the opening ceremony it was £35 for adults and £90 for families. These prices would change for the 2013 event but they are unlikely to be significantly different.
Tickets will sell out fast, but the Free Tickets website can alert you to all the best deals and sites from which to get them.
