Ticket Prices of the Rugby World Cup are getting Higher and higher

It utilized to be that rugby was not a very well-liked sport, particularly when compared to others such as soccer. But as more as well as more people carry on to obtain a clear idea of just how the game is played as well as how entertaining it can be, the Rugby World Cup has become as admired as the Football World Cup.  Also   the sporting world of rugby is facing a problem that was only originally found in football and other hugely popular sports; World cup rugby tickets are becoming very expensive.

Ticket Prices of the Rugby World Cup are getting Higher and higher

This problem was generally expected when the football world cup came around and is mostly caused by the fact that there are some people who will buy the tickets very early with the aim of reselling them are highly expensive rates to football fans who failed to get tickets. This surge in prices can also be attributed to the rise in demand as the sport gains popularity and in recent times, rugby has become one of the most watched sports in the world.

Ticket Prices of the Rugby World Cup are getting Higher and higher

This demand has even made the original tickets (those not resold) to be more expensive as compared to other games in the past. For example the world cup rugby tickets for this world cup’s match between England and Australia were more expensive by more than 2%. This price surge was experienced only 48 hours after the tournament organizers announced the ballot allocations.  The prices further went up as more and more people missed out on the initial ticket sales and had to buy from secondary ticketing websites available.

Despite this significant price increase, the demand for the tickets did not falter. There were a total of more than 5 million applications that were made for the tickets and more than 950,000 tickets were sold. This demand represents a growth in interest for the sport of more than 48%. It means that the rugby world has done great job in promoting the game to people who otherwise were not involved in the game.  The demand for the world cup rugby tickets far outweighed the supply by a factor of 30 which is incredible growth for any particular sport.

Rugby is getting more popular

It is therefore very easy to predict that with the right arrangements and promotions, the sport should easily emulate the popularity and hype that we associate with football. The more popular the game is the higher the ticket prices will be, but there will be an additional benefit for the sport and the players.

Rugby Union as well as Rugby League. In the year 1987, first rugby world cup match was held. It is a physical game in which team players play with a lot of strength as well as stamina. Rugby kit is an important part of this game. It includes Shorts, T-shirts, boots, base layers and trousers. These are traditionally designed and printed for all the team players. Every sports game which involves physical efforts like running, ball throwing, kicking, pushing, etc. increase chances of physical injuries to the body parts that may also lead to severe conditions like swelling, dislocation of the body joints, cramps, strain, wound, bone fracture, Spinal cord and brain injuries.  In order to avoid these cases, it is very important to wear protective gears while playing games.

The sport will be able to infiltrate areas that were considered not rugby friendly and garner fans. It will also present an avenue for players of the game in these areas to have an opportunity to develop their talent and have the opportunity to showcase their talents in the world stage. Increasing demand in world cup tickets may just be the first tell-tale sign that the sport of rugby is beginning to growing to encompass the entire world.