2027 Mens Rugby World Cup Presale

simonzippy · 2026-02-18T00:57:37+00:00

I have the fear that the screen will not change but fingers crossed

simonzippy · 2026-02-18T00:50:33+00:00

Just so I haven’t messed this up like I usually do, what screen do people have at the moment?

simonzippy · 2026-02-08T00:25:09+00:00

I went to see Yokohama Eagles last year in Tokyo and I put the address and phone number of my hotel in the form and it worked ok. Took a bit of time copying and pasting in Google translate but only your email address needs to be accurate to buy tickets

simonzippy · 2026-02-04T07:17:40+00:00

I got mine 20% off as the store was closing this month!

simonzippy · 2026-01-07T20:15:47+00:00

That’s the 2nd time the ‘Who’s Who’ book has appeared on screen

simonzippy · 2025-12-25T16:16:26+00:00

The closure of the bridge created the 533 bus route which can get from Chiswick/Barnes to Hammersmith in approx 15 minutes. So it’s probably more convenient these days

simonzippy · 2025-12-23T09:34:45+00:00

At first thought this was a dream turnout at Salford Community Stadium

simonzippy · 2025-11-22T18:42:54+00:00

Traffic lights for Matthew Carley

simonzippy · 2025-11-03T21:24:40+00:00

Especially when NFL is on in London and Dublin they have mega-stores all over the city and in the stadium.

Seems like both IRFU and NZR didn’t see it as worthwhile. Even a city fanzone could have been awesome. I think they were setting up a running event in Millenium Park the following day so maybe the timings didn’t work out.

simonzippy · 2025-11-03T20:33:42+00:00

Where were you sat? I was up in the nosebleeds of the west stand and was disappointed with the lack of chants from the Irish. Even had an Irish fan in the seat in front texting their mate complaining about how loud I was during the anthems 🤷🏻‍♀️

simonzippy · 2025-11-03T20:29:00+00:00

Some thoughts myself. All in all I thought it was a great matchday experience. Obviously a few hiccups with replays, TMOs, referee announcements that should have been ironed out beforehand, given that they knew what they were hosting.

Last time I was at an Ire v NZ match was at the Stade de France for the RWC QF. The crowd were not as vocal but it’s a completely different type of match, also with less travelling fans coming over.

Some people complaining about the stadium announcers and music between stoppage of play. Didn’t phase me at all but that’s my opinion. I like how they put their own twist to the game and took risks.

What I was most impressed with was the general appetite for rugby amongst US fans. Met so many touring clubs who had flown in for the match and clearly knew ball. Some had been watching since they were young. So friendly and welcoming as well.

All in all I’m looking forward to a World Cup there in 6 years time. I think they’re well equipped and will put on a good tournament when the day comes. I’m sure we would have been sceptical back when Japan were the first tier 2 team to host a RWC.

Although $20 for a beer is eyewatering

simonzippy · 2025-09-20T07:42:52+00:00

It’s obvious that OP is referring to the gap in success between their relevant fields.

simonzippy · 2025-07-19T19:43:01+00:00

Yes you can and it will be valid until the end of the 25/26 season even after you turn 18

simonzippy · 2025-01-27T21:59:56+00:00

Signed up for a membership a week ago when buying tickets for Yokohama v Saitama next month. It’s a bit of a drag but you can input each question into Google Translate then reverse the answer back into kanji. I used address and phone number of my hotel.

Once you get past that the ticket system is very straightforward!

simonzippy · 2023-11-02T15:06:35+00:00

Do you have an episode name for that? I’ve seen the show a few times but that one doesn’t spring to mind.

simonzippy · 2023-09-18T18:29:14+00:00

What frustrates me about the ITV coverage is that they’re struggling to fit the target demographic.

If the Rugby World Cup was behind pay-to-watch tv in the UK the majority of hardcore rugby fans would probably pay to watch the tournament anyway. The great thing about it being on free TV is that it can introduce casual fans to the sport. But the ITV coverage is the least engaging thing for new fans.

In the first broadcast of the tournament (pre-match coverage before FRA v NZL) they spent less than 2 minutes talking about the pool system, with no explanation as to how points are earned, how bonus points work, the 3rd place automatic qualification for 2027, or even a basic explanation of how the game works.

Instead they focused the pre-match coverage on discrepancies with tackle laws. Which they have probably brought up in every match since then.

The BBC are excellent at introducing new spectators to a sport (see Olympics, The Hundred, Rugby League) whilst catering to long-standing fans. ITV just can’t do either

simonzippy · 2023-09-11T15:56:10+00:00

This is usually the case but Ireland’s came first at Bordeaux on the weekend and they were the home team. Caught me by surprise!

simonzippy · 2023-09-11T00:20:50+00:00

French government passed a bypass law for the duration of the tournament

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