Irish rugby fans slam ‘disgusting’ ticket prices for Autumn Internationals with cheapest for one match at €156

Ireland are back in action in November

Andy Farrell’s Ireland will face Japan, Australia and South Africa at the Aviva Stadium in November, after a clash with New Zealand in Chicago. 

A small number of additional tickets were released by the IRFU on Wednesday, but the cheapest tickets for each of the clashes was eye-watering.

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For the South Africa match on November 22, the cheapest ticket was €156.60, while for Australia on November 15 the cheapest is €126.60. For the Japan match on November 8, the cheapest ticket still stands at €81.60. 

A number of fans voiced their frustration online, with one saying: “€156 just to watch a rugby match? This isn't just unfair; it's extortion.If the Irish rugby public initiate a collective boycott of this series, then the suits in the IRFU will have absolutely deserved it. Disgusting!”

Another said: “Genuine supporters are being priced out. All about the €€€€, IRFU don’t care about supporters anymore.”

A third said: “Jeeeeez…..€126 per ticket ..then you’ve to get there!! So sad for grassroots fans.”