Rugby Sevens fans in Scotland have been given an added incentive ahead of the climax of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Edinburgh with the announcement of a cut-price ticket deal.
Tickets for Scotland’s 15-a-side EMC test matches against Ireland and Italy in August go on sale on Wednesday 20 April at either £10 or £20 for adults and £5 or £10 for children and students, and with the sale of each adult ticket the Sevens tickets are offered half price at just £10 per day.
Scotland is the birthplace of Sevens rugby and Murrayfield hosts the Emirates Airline Edinburgh 7s, the final round of the 2010/11 HSBC Sevens World Series, on 28-29 May.
Last year, Scotland's Sevens side performed heroics at Murrayfield, beating Fiji, Wales and USA on day one before also trumping South Africa and Argentina on day two to win the Plate and spark jubilant scenes.
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This year's prices means that an adult could watch a Rugby World Cup warm-up match plus 24 action-packed Sevens ties for just £20.
“The prices we have set for our EMC Tests linked to the offer for the Emirates Airline Edinburgh 7s underline our commitment to ensure that there is an opportunity for everyone to watch international rugby live in Scotland, and that we continue to welcome a family audience to our high profile sporting events," said Scottish Rugby Chief Executive, Gordon McKie.
“We do have to strike a balance because the majority of our investment in rugby activity throughout Scotland at all levels comes from the international arena.
“In a Rugby World Cup year – when we don’t have the revenue from three Test matches in the autumn – we have to look very carefully at our pricing structure, all the more so when we have only two home matches in the 2012 RBS 6 Nations Championship.”
Tickets
Buy tickets ONLINE HERE, via the credit card hotline 0844 335 3933 or in person from the Scottish Rugby Ticket Centre at Murrayfield Stadium, Roseburn Street, Edinburgh. EMC test match tickets go on sale on Wednesday 20 April.
Emirates Airline Edniburgh 7s: Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 May - Murrayfield Stadium
Adults: £20, Students/Snr citizens: £10, U18 £5, family ticket (2x adults, 2xchildren): £40
EMC Test: Scotland v Ireland - Saturday 6 August, Murrayfield Stadium, kick-off 3pm
Adults: £10 and £20; Students and children: £5 and £10
EMC Test: Scotland v Italy - Saturday 20 August, Murrayfield Stadium, kick-off 3pm
Adults: £10 and £20; Students and children: £5 and £10
RBS 6NC 2012: Scotland v England - Saturday 4 February, Murrayfield Stadium, kick-off 5pm. Adults: £35, £50 and £75; Children: £17.50, £25 and £37.50
RBS 6NC 2012: Scotland v France - Sunday 26 February, Murrayfield Stadium, kick-off 3pm
Adults: £35, £50 and £75; Students and children: £17.50, £25 and £37.50.
