IRFU reveals dates and hefty prices

Rugby:   The IRFU has confirmed the dates and times for Ireland’s autumn internationals but fans will be charged €340 to see…

Rugby:  The IRFU has confirmed the dates and times for Ireland's autumn internationals but fans will be charged €340 to see all four games at the new Aviva Stadium.

Fans wishing to buy a "ticket for any one of the games must also purchase the same ticket for the other three games," the IRFU revealed today.

Declan Kidney’s side will first take on world champions South Africa, who they beat at Croke Park last November, when the series kicks of on Saturday, November 6th at 5.30pm. A ticket for the game is priced at €100 after being sold for around €80 for the corresponding fixture last year.

As the match will mark Ireland’s first appearance in their redeveloped home, the Springboks have waived the visiting team’s right to wear their home jersey, allowing Ireland to run out in green.

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The following week sees Samoa pitch up in Dublin 4 at 2.30pm before Ireland face the might of New Zealand in an evening kick-off on November 20th.

The test with Argentina, on Sunday 28th, rounds off the series.

RTÉ will have live coverage of all four matches, which maybe tempting to some who don't fancy forking out €100 for each game against the two southern hemisphere giants, €90 to see the Pumas and €50 for Samoa.

Premium tickets are more expensive at €425 and consist to two tickets for €125, one for €115 and another for €60.

A Schools package will cost €135, with tickets ranging from €20 to €40.

Ireland’s autumn internationals

Saturday, November 6th

Ireland v South Africa, Aviva Stadium, 5.30pm

Saturday, November 13th

Ireland v Samoa, Aviva Stadium, 2.30pm

Saturday, November 20th

Ireland v New Zealand, Aviva Stadium, 5.30pm

Sunday, November 28th

Ireland v Argentina, Aviva Stadium, 2.30pm