How to Guarantee your RBS Six Nations 2013 Tickets

The RBS Six Nations Championship is the highlight of the rugby union calendar in the northern hemisphere. Getting tickets can sometimes be a hit or miss activity, but there are ways in which to ensure your place in the stadium.

The Six Nations is arguably the greatest annual rugby tournament on earth. This feast of rugby brings together the passionate fans of six determined nations, each willing their country on to glory. Many fans are happy to watch their team from the comfort of their own home, or going with a group of supporters at the local pub to watch on the big screen. However, there is nothing like actually being there in the stadium, feeling every ripple of excitement, hearing the roar of the crowd. Being able to buy the match shirt will ensure that you have a lasting memory to show off to your green-eyed friends at home.


Home games

Seeing your side play in their home stadium is an experience that every rugby fan should experience at least once in their lifetime. Murrayfield, Twickenham, the Stade de France, the Millennium Stadium, Aviva Stadium and Stadio Olimpico; the very names are iconic to patriotic fans. Of course, you can't always guarantee that your team is going to provide you with a win on home ground, but nevertheless, it is an experience just to be part of the electric atmosphere that always surrounds a Six Nations game. With some of the inter-country rivalries dating back more than 140 years, the sense of occasion is immense and the tension is almost palpable at times.

Getting your tickets

Six Nations tickets sell like hot cakes, so it is important to get in there early to secure seats for the match of your choice. One way in which to guarantee that you get your tickets is to purchase them via a specialist rugby tours company. Rather than just making your way to the stadium under your own steam, joining a rugby tour means that you can make it a real event. Making a weekend of it with other supporters can make the trip really spectacular, as you'll be able to enjoy the build up before and join in with the celebrations or commiserations afterwards.

A rugby tour generally lasts for two nights/three days and includes travel, accommodation and tickets to see the match of your choice. This is by far the best option for those who want to enjoy not just the match itself, but also the camaraderie and social aspect that comes from travelling in a group of like-minded people. Tours are very flexible, so you are not obliged to join in any particular activities, but you are guaranteed tickets to see the big game. As everything is taken care of for you, all you need to do is to decide which of the fixtures you are going to see.

AUTHOR BIO:

James Rickard is an avid rugby fan who spends as much of his spare time as possible following the game. He has turned passion into work by writing articles for a number of sport-related websites and blogs. Having tried a number of rugby tour companies, he recommends the site http://www.gulliverstravel.co.uk/rugby/rbs-6-nations, for professional service and reasonable pricing.

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If you are travelling with a partner who isn't quite as rugby mad as you are, itcsports is a good bet, as their concierge team can organise a spa treatment or additional excursions for them while you enjoy the passion and exhilaration of the match.

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With Living with the Lions, one can secure reasonable accommodation alongside your tickets for the game. They'll know all all the hot spots too if you are looking to have a wild night out after the game!