Public Ticket Sales for ANZ Hong Kong 2008 Bledisloe Cup to commence 28 July

Tickets for the highly anticipated ANZ Hong Kong 2008 Bledisloe Cup will be available to Hong Kong and Macau residents from Monday 28 July. Interest in the match is extremely high, and tickets are expected to sell-out very quickly.

The national rugby teams of Australia (Wallabies) and New Zealand (All Blacks) will battle for the Bledisloe Cup at Hong Kong Stadium on Saturday 1 November. The ANZ Hong Kong 2008 Bledisloe Cup test marks the first time this legendary trophy will be up for grabs outside the two countries and the first time the two teams have played each other outside of Australia or New Zealand except for at the Rugby World Cup. ANZ is the title sponsor of this historic test match.

At 10:00am, on Monday 28 July, tickets will go on sale to the public. They will be available through HK Ticketing’s online booking service, telephone hotline and HK Ticketing outlets:

• Ticket Purchase Hotline: +852 31 288 288
• Online booking: hkticketing.com

To ensure a maximum quantity of tickets is available to Hong Kong residents, the Hong Kong Rugby Football Union (HKRFU) has limited the ticket purchase to four per person. The entire stadium will be reserved seating. Supporters can choose from and reserve available seats in the three price categories:

• HK$1,080 (Gold)
• HK$980 (Silver)
• HK$880 (Bronze)

There is also a limited number of children tickets available, these are priced at HK$380. Children’s tickets are limited, and are only available in the Adult Bronze seating sections.

HKRFU Executive Director, Mr Allan Payne said, “The ANZ Hong Kong 2008 Bledisloe Cup significantly enhances Hong Kong’s reputation for hosting top-class sporting events, while reinforcing the city’s status as a leading rugby destination.”

“The demand for tickets from our member clubs and official travel agents, along with the demand for corporate hospitality packages has been very high, we expect that the public sales will also be strong,” added Payne.

With the addition of the Hong Kong match, the Bledisloe Cup will be decided over four tests in 2008. Australia and New Zealand are scheduled to meet three times as part of the Tri Nations Series and then contest the fourth and final match in Hong Kong.

The Bledisloe Cup series will kick off at the ANZ Stadium in Sydney on Saturday 26 July.

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