RWC 2015 - Rugby World Cup 2015 Travel Plans

The Ape

Anyone used viagogo before? See there's quite a few tickets up for the French game on it... Ive everything booked and sorted for next weekend in Cardiff bar tickets

shanagarry

There are Cat Bs on the official website that are cheaper than anything on Viagogo.

kuang1

The Ape wrote: »

Anyone used viagogo before? See there's quite a few tickets up for the French game on it... Ive everything booked and sorted for next weekend in Cardiff bar tickets

Haven't used it myself but friend of mine uses it on and off for soccer. Apart from the extra cost he thinks it's great. (He's a Man City fan...do they think like the rest of us?!)

rebel girl 15

glack wrote: »

For those asking about the match radios and their battery life, mine was dying for the last 10 minutes today and it was only the second game I was at.

Also London transport should give Cardiff lessons, in Standsted airport by 8 o'clock!! Highly organised around the station when we got there with lots of staff guiding the way and directing people to different platforms.

Cardiff has a new transport plan operational, made major changes so should help.

techdiver

maryd26 wrote: »

You're meant to include your order info or the like with it, but I entirely forgot when I was posting mine back - still resold and received the money back - they have your name on the tickets anyway... You may have to wait until after the tournament to get the money back though at this stage.

shanagarry wrote: »

Picked up one Cat D for the semi anyway. Couldn't get a final ticket in the basket and couldn't keep at it as had to get ready to head in for the match. I'm sure there will be more over the next few days anyway.

Re returning sold tickets, afaik I just threw the tickets in an envelope on their own. I was paid two days later (posted in UK)

Did you just use standard post, registered post or courier?

testtech05

I returned some earlier a while back using registered post.

EachSmallChime

glack wrote: »

For those asking about the match radios and their battery life, mine was dying for the last 10 minutes today and it was only the second game I was at.

Any way of recharging them? Also how much are they?

jamieh

Hi All,

Have tickets to each Quarter Final in 2 weeks time. Plan on selling tickets for whichever match Ireland aren't in.

Has anyone used the official resale option? If I have to post the original tickets back (assuming they are sold), there won't be enough time to post them back before the match. Presume that's not an issue? ...they just issue new tickets to the new buyer & I post mine back to them?

techdiver

jamieh wrote: »

Hi All,

Have tickets to each Quarter Final in 2 weeks time. Plan on selling tickets for whichever match Ireland aren't in.

Has anyone used the official resale option? If I have to post the original tickets back (assuming they are sold), there won't be enough time to post them back before the match. Presume that's not an issue? ...they just issue new tickets to the new buyer & I post mine back to them?

I would "hope" that is the case. It would be unworkable otherwise and would encourage the use of external sites which they don't want.

Our names are on the tickets we buy, so they would issue new ones to the buyer with their name on them. They probably only want you to post them back so you are not trying to run a scam of touting them in duplicate.

shanagarry

My PA posted mine so not 100% sure, but I think they went recorded delivery.

Yes, fresh tickets are issued to the new buyers immediately with a new barcode and the originals are voided, but you have to send them back so you can't sell them again through another means and have some poor person turn up at the game to not be admitted.

jamieh

shanagarry wrote: »

My PA posted mine so not 100% sure, but I think they went recorded delivery.

Yes, fresh tickets are issued to the new buyers immediately with a new barcode and the originals are voided, but you have to send them back so you can't sell them again through another means and have some poor person turn up at the game to not be admitted.

Thanks a mill for clarification - presumed this was the case.

EachSmallChime

Anyone have any recommendations for watching the Ireland v Poland football game after the French game in Cardiff?

shanagarry

Oh, and meant to add that it's box office collection for tickets bought close to the game.

Also, if you have to do that, give yourself plenty of time - there was still quite a queue yesterday not long before kick off so I'd say a few missed the start.

techdiver

On an unrelated note, did anyone else notice how they removed the picture of Robshaw on the ticketing website main page under the "TOO BIG TO MISS" banner and replaced it with a ball.

Harsh!

Michael D Not Higgins

techdiver wrote: »

On an unrelated note, did anyone else notice how they removed the picture of Robshaw on the ticketing website main page under the "TOO BIG TO MISS" banner and replaced it with a ball.

Harsh!

Still there for me

Michael D Not Higgins

EachSmallChime wrote: »

Any way of recharging them? Also how much are they?

They're £10 and probably use a button battery that you may or may not be able to change. Definitely not rechargeable though.

tmq

Heading to Cardiff this wend for the first time...staying out near Pontypridd sat and Sunday nights. Any tips on getting in and out from there?

I see theres a bus, but it finishes about 11. Would taxis head out there late at night? Any hope of getting one? I'm expecting a fair amount of chaos...

P_1

tmq wrote: »

Heading to Cardiff this wend for the first time...staying out near Pontypridd sat and Sunday nights. Any tips on getting in and out from there?

I see theres a bus, but it finishes about 11. Would taxis head out there late at night? Any hope of getting one? I'm expecting a fair amount of chaos...

It's just 11 miles so you should be fine, book in advance to ensure a lack of issues

kuang1

shanagarry wrote: »

Oh, and meant to add that it's box office collection for tickets bought close to the game.

Also, if you have to do that, give yourself plenty of time - there was still quite a queue yesterday not long before kick off so I'd say a few missed the start.

What time does box office open at Shan? I know it has to be the day of your game to collect it, but the earliest I could get that chore out of the way the better on Sunday.

questionmark?

EachSmallChime wrote: »

Anyone have any recommendations for watching the Ireland v Poland football game after the French game in Cardiff?

O'Neils Irish bar. Across the road from the train station and about two minutes walk from the stadium.

P_1

questionmark? wrote: »

O'Neils Irish bar. Across the road from the train station and about two minutes walk from the stadium.

Guaranteed to be rammers though

glack

EachSmallChime wrote: »

Any way of recharging them? Also how much are they?

£10. Not rechargeable but I just had a proper look at mine and discovered that the white bit on the front with the world cups logo twists off to allow for a change of battery. They use a flat CR2450 battery if you wanted to be prepared.

sydneybound

Anyone use this resale option on the website.

I logged on and it said my ticket is sold (I had no email notification so didn't know) and that I have to post my ticket back to their headquarters. The only thing is the game is on tomorrow and they won't receive my ticket in time.

Would they have reprinted my ticket for someone else? Hope I can still get my refund.

shanagarry

kuang1 wrote: »

What time does box office open at Shan? I know it has to be the day of your game to collect it, but the earliest I could get that chore out of the way the better on Sunday.

I'm not sure I'm afraid, I haven't personally had to collect any as I'm UK based.

tanko

Is Ireland's QF in Cardiff regardless of the result against France?

Podge_irl

tanko wrote: »

Is Ireland's QF in Cardiff regardless of the result against France?

Yes. If we lose it's Sat night against NZ, if we win its Sunday afternoon against Argentina.

lindaD3

I found a thread on trip advisor it was regarding rugby fans travelling to a country where there is no RWC coverage. Someone shared the following guide.

lindaD3

Apparently I cant post links. I will share it as soon as I can.

seklly

I'll be releasing a booking I have for this Sunday night just outside Cardiff in a few minutes in case anyone is looking. It's a single room in The Beach House Hotel in Penarth and was £99.

woodseb

if anyone is looking for accomodation in Cardiff for the QF weekend I may have a spare hotel room for Sat and Sun night if you want to PM me for details

edit - room is gone now - thanks for the many PMs