Rugby World Cup Tickets on sale on the 15th

lawred2 · 28-09-2021 7:46pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117951246#Comment_117951246

Fully expecting that

Canyon86 · 30-09-2021 6:06pm

3rd time having a crack at getting tickets tonight,,,

Deramore · 30-09-2021 7:04pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117960137#Comment_117960137

They were on sale at 5 there, very easy process compared to previous mess. Had all categories for the QFs and the Ireland matches

Nialler73 · 13-01-2022 2:50pm

Any one know will there be any more tickets offered online?

VinLieger · 13-01-2022 3:43pm

Anyone know of any travel agents doing packages without tickets included or if you bought your own tickets are you out of luck and have to sort everything yourself?

Sheep Shagger · 13-01-2022 11:07pm

Why do you need a travel agent to book a flight and hotel in France?

Tickets are where they make their money so most if not all only sell packages with tickets. Harder to rip people off on flights and a hotel.

VinLieger · 13-01-2022 11:25pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118470898#Comment_118470898

Just for simplicities sake of course, I'll happily do it myself but was just wondering if any packages with no tickets existed

eirecoffee · 18-02-2022 3:08pm

Hope this is the right place to ask this. This is my first time planning a trip to a World Cup and I'm looking for some help / advice from people who have attended previous World Cups. I am sorted for match tickets. I have the follow my team packs for Ireland and for Japan, so a nice amount of cities to travel.

Where are the best places to be booking hotels? I expect prices to skyrocket on match days, but would be good to be in the same locality as other fans. Also, what is the best time to book hotels? Any recommendations would be appreciated.

Does public transport run with better service / extended hours with the World Cup on?

Will there be any fan meet ups / pubs that are the go-to place / organised events on the days around matches?

Thanks for the help,

EC

Podge_irl · 18-02-2022 3:20pm

Best time to book hotels is as soon as humanly possible - that probably means about a year out. Just get as central as you can, where you stay will be less important than where people are congregating and no matter where that is it will be easier to get to if you are staying central.

Public transport in France is pretty good anyway in general, though they will put on extra transport to the hellhole that is St Denis for the matches alright.

Get around France on trains and book them in advance for cheaper rates.

chief_sim · 18-02-2022 3:27pm

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For accommodation, the only site that will take bookings this far advance would be Airbnb. If you find something you like, just message the property owner about availability (sometimes they live in these properties and only rent in off-seasons) and you should be good to book in advance. I haven't noticed an increase in prices because they probably haven't realised yet that RWC is on. Then, if you do find a nice hotel in the meantime you can generally cancel your Airbnb booking free of charge.

I wouldn't worry about transport. I think intercity trains are regular and city metros run till 1-2 a.m.

If they do something similar to Japan, there will be outdoor fan zones in most cities with big screens showing the matches.

liosnagceann75 · 18-02-2022 9:14pm

I booked 3 apartments for 22 people for the South Africa game for 3 nights and a hotel for 16 people for 3 nights for the Scotland game all through Air b&b. Total cost per person for someone going to both games for 6 nights is €210 in total. I don't know Paris but booked the hotel in Clichy and the apartments within walking distance of the stadium as both games kick off late at 9pm

Sheep Shagger · 18-02-2022 9:19pm

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If you're talking about Paris it will never sell out nor do prices skyrocket unlike the likes of Dublin, Edinburgh or Cardiff ...it's too big.

Podge_irl · 19-02-2022 3:04pm

Only problem with AirBnB is that there is not a huge amount stopping them from cancelling if they realise there is a big event on and they can up prices. Always a concern of mine, even though I do use it a lot.

Sheep Shagger · 19-02-2022 4:10pm

I use the Accor Hotel app, its a large French chain with everything from 5 Star to budget hotels. From flexible refundable rates to cheap nonrefundable options.

You know what you are getting with an IBIS hotel etc.

They have hotels worldwide too.

eirecoffee · 21-02-2022 10:28am

Thanks for all the advice. My main concern with prices is for the smaller cities (Nantes, Bordeaux) where the selection of hotels would be much smaller than the likes of Paris.

I have the same concerns about an AirBNB cancelling when they realise demand. I think I'll book hotels with cancellation options and track prices the next 12 months.