The RFL has moved to allay supporters’ concerns about the Carnegie Challenge Cup final at Wembley in light of riots that are currently causing severe disruption on the streets of London.
Although the Metropolitan Police have taken the decision to postpone tomorrow’s scheduled football friendly between England and Holland at Wembley for public safety reasons, the RFL does not anticipate a similar outcome when Leeds Rhinos play Wigan Warriors on Saturday August 27.
“We are monitoring events in London closely and are continuing to liaise with Wembley officials,” said the RFL’s Director of Marketing and Communications Andy Hewitt.
“At the moment there is nothing to suggest that the 2011 Carnegie Challenge Cup final is in any doubt and we are sure that situation will continue.
“Demand for tickets since last weekend’s semi-finals has been phenomenal and the RFL Ticket Office has been experiencing brisk business all week. I’m sure that will continue in the build up to one of the country’s most famous and eagerly anticipated sporting occasions.”
In the unlikely event that the 2011 Carnegie Challenge Cup final does not go ahead due to the civil unrest, all fans who have purchased tickets will be offered the choice of a full refund or tickets for the rescheduled final.
Tickets for the 2011 Carnegie Challenge Cup final, Leeds Rhinos v Wigan Warriors at Wembley Stadium on Saturday August 27 cost from £21 to £76 and are selling fast. Last year’s final was a sell-out and fans are advised to move quickly to secure their seat at the historic showpiece final. To book tickets call 0844 856 1113 or visit
www.rugbyleaguetickets.co.ukLeeds Rhinos ticket sale details:
Tickets and travel are now on general sale with no limit on the number of tickets you can purchase from that point onward.
The ticket office is open from 9.00am until 5.00pm plus supporters can order over the phone by calling 0871 423 1315 (calls cost 10p per minute).
Official coach travel is available to book now, priced at £40 with no concessions available. The coach will depart from Headingley Carnegie Stadium at 7.00am on Saturday August 27. Ticket Prices are as follows: £76, £61, £51, £41, £31, £26, £21.
Further details from
www.therhinos.co.uk/Wigan Warrors ticket sale details:
2011 season ticket holders are entitled to purchase one Carnegie Challenge Cup final ticket per season ticket, whilst shareholders and lottery agents are entitled to purchase one Carnegie Challenge Cup Final ticket per person.
Ticket sales will commence as follows:
Wednesday August 10 (9am-6pm) - Shareholders, season ticket holders, lottery agents & ancient and loyal members (personal callers and telephone calls accepted.)
Thursday August 11 (9am-6pm) - General sale (personal callers only at the DW Stadium Ticket Office.)
Friday August 12 (9am-5pm) General sale (personal callers and telephone calls accepted.)
Saturday August 13 - No sales (closed)
Sunday August 14 (10am-3pm) - General sales
Monday August 15 (9am-5pm) - General sales
Wigan travel packages
Day coach trips will be running departing at 7.00am to Wembley costing £37.50 per person (£36.50 per season ticket holder, ancient and loyal members, under 16s accompanied by an adult and seniors over 60).Coaches will depart from Fourmarts Road, Martland Mill (the same departure point as the 2010 Grand Final). Coach travel can be booked at the same time as match tickets.
A direct charter train service is also available from Wigan to Wembley Stadium Station which will leave Wigan at 8.00am (approx) and is priced at £56.00 per person (£51.50 per season ticket holder, member, under 16s accompanied by an adult and senior Over 60). Limited First Class Seats are available and are priced at £66 per person (£61.50 per season ticket holder, ancient and loyal members, under 16's accompanied by an adult and seniors over 60). Due to mainline track works between Wigan and Crewe this is the only direct service available from Wigan. Train travel can be booked at the same point as match tickets and full details of departure will be announced in due course.
Further details from
www.wiganwarriors.comFor more information about the Carnegie Challenge Cup visit
www.carnegiechallengecup.co.uk
