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12/09/2014
Rugby Fans Warned Not To Buy Tickets From Touts
Rugby fans have been warned that they could be refused entry to World Cup matches if tickets are not bought through official channels.
It follows reports that ticket touts plan to buy large quantities of tickets and resell them at inflated prices.
Fans are warned that the ticketing terms and conditions are "strict", with England Rugby 2015 saying: "We reserve the right to refuse entry if tickets have not been purchased through official channels."
It is understood that the government rejected a call by England Rugby 2015 to making touting tickets for the games illegal.
(MH/CD)
It follows reports that ticket touts plan to buy large quantities of tickets and resell them at inflated prices.
Fans are warned that the ticketing terms and conditions are "strict", with England Rugby 2015 saying: "We reserve the right to refuse entry if tickets have not been purchased through official channels."
It is understood that the government rejected a call by England Rugby 2015 to making touting tickets for the games illegal.
(MH/CD)
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