Are the France-NZ and England-Australia games sold out? I heard there were some tickets going for ridiculous money and was worried they wouldnt be sold.

As if. France game will get what 6,000 the England game about 19,000?

With the inept way the RFL markets ( of dosen't market ) the games, I'd say 5,000 for the France game and 15,000 for the England game would be more likely.

Sadly, I agree with this

To be fair, they do make an effort, at least with people on their mailing list (i.e. those who have bought tickets for other games and who are the most likely to buy tickets again). I have had several emails and at least three letters sent to my home address with details of the games, venues and ticket prices. This sort of targeted advertising must be more cost-effective than paying for adverts in the national press (though some effort to reach out to the unconverted must be made).

To blame the RFL for not selling out a game in Wigan against Australia at a modestly sized stadium in a match that where the winner will qualify for the final of the tournament is a load of nonesense. It's the can't be bothered pessimistic attitude of fans that is to blame not the RFL.

I tried for tickets last week for DW game but all they had was the back two rows, which is high enough to give me vertigo.
Looks like a near sell out.

Go to www.superleague.co.uk and there are tons of tickets available - you can buy 20 seats all together behind the sticks in row 7 when I looked 30 seconds ago, as well as seats in every other block of the stadium. This game is NOT sold out, far from it. The sight of a half-full stadium live on BBC for such a big game will do more damage to the game than any lack of marketing by the RFL. The fans have the power to make a real difference in this match so get your tickets now.

Go to www.superleague.co.uk and there are tons of tickets available - you can buy 20 seats all together behind the sticks in row 7 when I looked 30 seconds ago, as well as seats in every other block of the stadium. This game is NOT sold out, far from it. The sight of a half-full stadium live on BBC for such a big game will do more damage to the game than any lack of marketing by the RFL. The fans have the power to make a real difference in this match so get your tickets now.

Amen



All RL fans know this game is on and even if just a fraction of fans that normally go to SL games go to this then it will be sold out. That is without even attracting non RL fans. To blame the RFL if it doesnt sell out is a little pathetic imo. I really cant see why anyone wouldnt want to go to this game to see some of the best players in the world. The tickets are cheap for an event like this and the RFL have targeted everyone that has got tickets before. Saying that I love to watch international Rugby League as it is the top level of the game, it is just a pity that more RL fans dont feel the same.

the RFL are not directly to blame necessarily for people not attending - however, they are to blame for the feelings of apathy that many fans have about the games.

The failure of the World Cup, and the subsequent mis-management of the England setup (i.e. not getting rid of Smith) have something to do with it. Along the RFL have to take responsibility for the decision to turn the game into a turgid wrestling competition over the course of the last 12 months, rather than an exciting spectacle of free flowing rugby - which has turned a lot of people off the sport.

Look, The marketing is just an excuse. Rugby league fans know when the internationals are and will attend if they wish. A marketing budget of £3trillion still wouldnt get non rugby league fans through the gates.

What utter tosh.
There isnt anything wrong with Smith whatsoever, just look at his track record. This rubbish about him not being good enough or picking the wrong players is just that, utter rubbish.
Who else do we have?? Smith's produced the goods at three very different clubs. It's not his fault the player pool just isn't good enough and wont be for some time.