 When will the match be played? |
|
The match will be played on Saturday, October 30, 2010. |
|
What is the kick-off time? |
|
Kick-off for the All Blacks vs. Wallabies match will be 4.30pm local time in Hong Kong. This will equate to 7.30pm Australian Eastern Standard time and 9.30pm in New Zealand. |
|
How big is the Hong Kong Stadium? |
|
40,000 maximum capacity. |
|
How much will tickets cost? |
The entire stadium will be reserved seating, unlike the Hong Kong Sevens, which is general admission. Customers will be able to choose and reserve from the available seats in the stadium and a range of price options will apply depending on the location of the seats. The range is:
|
|
How do I purchase a ticket? |
The method of purchasing a ticket will vary depending on your location.
PUBLIC TICKET SALES
- From 2nd August onwards, 10:00am, tickets can be purchased through HK Ticketing online: www.hkticketing.com , by phone : +852 31 288 288 or at HK Ticketing Outlets including Box Offices and Tom Lee Music Stores. For further details, please go to www.hkticketing.com
- Further information will be available at the HKRFU website.
Sales of Hospitality Packages
- These will be available from mid May. Information on these and how to purchase will be on the HKRFU website.
PACKAGES FOR AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS:
- The method of purchase for fans from Australia will be via the following Official Travel Agent:
- This Official Travel Agent will offer match tickets and travel & accommodation. Full contact details of these agents are available from www.rugby.com.au.
PACKAGES FOR NEW ZEALAND RESIDENTS:
- The method of purchase for fans from New Zealand will be via the following Official Travel Agents:
- These Official Travel Agents will offer match tickets and travel & accommodation.
PACKAGES FOR SUPPORTERS IN OTHER COUNTRIES:
- The method of purchase for fans from Asia will be via DMC Hong Kong Limited , which is one of the aligned partners of Asian Connections. Those agents under the Asian Connection
- These Official Travel Agents will offer match tickets and travel accommodation.
1. Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia via World Express Singapore, email: wxpsin@worldexpress.com.sg
2.Thailand, India, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam via Asia World Enterprise, email: sales5@asiaworld-travel.com
3. All other markets, including China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Philippines, USA/Canada, Europe (excluding UK) and Africa via DMC; email: eww@dmc.com.hk
4. The UK Market:
|
|
How can I pay for a ticket? |
|
Tickets sold via the internet, box office and call centre can be purchased via credit card, cash or cheque.
|
|
Will tickets be fairly distributed? |
|
The ticketing policy aims to make tickets available to the broader rugby community in Hong Kong, sports fans in Hong Kong and to rugby supporters in all markets via Official Travel Agents.
The system of queuing for tickets as used for the Hong Kong Sevens will not be used for this match.
|
|
Where will the match be televised? |
|
Confirmed broadcast schedules across all markets will be communicated in the coming months. |
|
Will this be an annual fixture? |
|
At present, this match will be held in 2010 only. It is the intention of the HKRFU is to hold an annual fixture of this calibre, to add to the Hong Kong Sevens as on the rugby calendar. |
|
What is the Bledisloe Cup? |
Contested by the Wallabies and the All Blacks, the rugby teams of Australia and New Zealand.
The two countries have played Rugby against each other since 1903. The trophy was introduced in the early 1930’s. The Cup is named after a former Governor-General of New Zealand, Lord Bledisloe, who held the post from 1930-1935.
Bledisloe Cup games have been responsible for the two biggest crowds in the history of world Rugby – 109,874 for the “Match of the Century” at the Olympic Stadium in Sydney in 2000, and 107,042 at the same venue the previous year.
Hong Kong will be the first neutral venue for a Bledisloe Cup match. The All Blacks and Wallabies have only played against each other once outside of New Zealand or Australia – in a semi-final of the 1991 World Cup (the game was not a Bledisloe Cup match).
New Zealand has held the Bledisloe Cup since 2003.
2010 BLEDISLOE SERIES
- Match 1: Etihad Stadium, Melbourne (July 31)
- Match 2: AMI Stadium, Christchurch (Aug 7)
- Match 3: ANZ Stadium, Sydney (September 11)
- Match 4: Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong (October 30)
|
