Welsh Rugby Union Tickets

Welsh Rugby Union Rugby Tickets

See thrilling competition with your Welsh Rugby Union tickets from TicketSmarter. Rugby has its origins veiled in mystery. Legend has it that Wiliam Webb Ellis picked up the soccer ball during a match at Rugby School in Warwickshire, England in 1823. Regardless of this legend, the sport is widely considered to have originated at the Rugby School, which gave the name to the sport.

The roots of the sport are found in early human ancestry, where early humans have been known to run and tackle one another on playing fields. As the sport grew in popularity, there were disputes on how the game ought to be played. Due to this disagreement, two styles of rugby were formed in 1895. The Rugby Football Union and the Rugby Football League remain to this day and govern competition throughout the world. Rugby league is much similar to American and Canadian football.

It’s possible to find Welsh Rugby Union tickets in the form of Rugby Sevens. This version of the sport is played at the Olympic level and features seven players from each team on the field at a time. Two seven-minute halves are allotted to determine the winner. Rugby players do not wear any padding or equipment to protect themselves. The game is played with an oval ball that is slightly larger than an American football. Players can advance the ball only by running or kicking the ball. Rugby league features 13 players on either side during the competition, while rugby union allows 15 per side.

Welsh Rugby Union Ticket Prices

Depending on the level of competition, Welsh Rugby Union ticket prices will fluctuate. International competition and games which determine championship winners can be more expensive than a regular matchup during the season. Seat location and the size of the stadium are also factors that can affect the cost of Welsh Rugby Union tickets.

Welsh Rugby Union Schedule

The season for which rugby is played is largely dependent on the league. Rugby League in Australia is played during the Australian winter, which ranges from June through September. Rugby Union is played throughout the winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Major League Rugby runs for five months from February through June. Championship events, such as the Rugby World Cup, take place every four years. Other international events include the Rugby Championship and the Six Nations Championships, which are held from July through August and February through March respectively. Get tickets to see the next rugby match by browsing through the Welsh Rugby Union schedule at the top of this page.