Manchester 2012 will offer an outstanding rugby tournament. The tournament will feature top quality referees led by Nigel Owens and include an opening ceremony at Manchester’s historic town hall and a closing event featuring Manchester 2012 ambassador and former British and Irish Lions captain Gareth Thomas.
If you want to play at the tournament or to be an official supporter and watch all three days of play and attend the opening and closing ceremonies, you need to register with Manchester 2012.
Here’s what you get for your money:
- A ticket to the official opening gala at Manchester’s historic town
- Three days of tournament play at one of the North of England’s premier clubs
- Top quality referees headed by Nigel Owens
- Complimentary transport to and from Manchester city centre and Broughton Park RUFC on the three playing days and one practice day
- Free sports massage at Broughton Park RUFC on playing days (players only)
- Complimentary on-site doctor and medical staff at Broughton Park RUFC on playing days
- Changing areas and shower facilities at Broughton Park RUFC (players only)
- Pass to the official tournament closing ceremony and dinner
- Welcome goodie bag including souvenir tournament program
- Discounted entry to club nights in Manchester’s gay village
Players or official supporters must register by 31 December 2011 to benefit from the early registration price. Standard registration will close on 1st April 2012.
| Early | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Player | £110 | £145 |
| Supporter/Support/coaching staff | £100 | £135 |
| All fees are exclusive of a 2% Paypal transaction fee | ||
Want to see the action but don’t want to register?
Manchester 2012 offers three days of cracking rugby. Buying a spectator ticket allows you to come down and see the games from 1st to 3rd June. Ticket costs £6.00 per day for adults and is free for under 16s. These can be bought on the day at Broughton Park. A three-day supporter pass is available for £15. You can buy your spectator ticket in advance or on the day at Broughton Park.
Click here to buy your spectator ticket
Please note a spectator ticket is just that, it doesn’t allow you entry to things like the official Bingham Cup opening or closing ceremonies.