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RWC 2011 ticket prices revealed

The organisers of the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand have said their ticket pricing strategy will fill the stadiums at the event, countering earlier concerns that the prices would be too high for locals.

Reuters reports that adult ticket prices will range from NZ$30 for first round matches, up to between NZ$390 and NZ$1250 for a ticket for the final.

“We believe the ticketing policy will result in each match being played in front of full venues, showcasing New Zealand's love of rugby and its place as a host of major international events,” tournament chief executive Martin Snedden said in a statement.

“Although tickets for knockouts and major pool matches are expensive by New Zealand standards, we have been able to price two-thirds of matches at or below existing test match prices.”

Punters will be able to pay for tickets in instalments, in an effort to attract more fans to the more expensive tickets in the latter stages of the tournament.

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