RUGBY:THE IRFU has confirmed that, following dialogue with the provinces and clubs, it has agreed tickets for the November Test series against South Africa, Samoa, New Zealand and Argentina can be broken down into a pair of two-game packages.

Originally the union had stipulated that the four Tests were to be distributed through the provincial branches and clubs as a four-match bundle, costing €340.

The IRFU has now agreed that the South Africa/Samoa matches (€150) and the New Zealand/ Argentina games (€190) can be packaged separately.

Although clubs could distribute tickets singly for individual matches, many chose to adhere to the four-game package, and so, following consultation, the union decided to alter its stance.

“Following consultation with the provincial branches and various constituent clubs, the Irish Rugby Football Union has announced amended linked ticket packages for the Guinness series of games in November which will see Ireland play South Africa, Samoa, New Zealand and Argentina,” an IRFU statement read.

“Clubs will now have the option to break up their allocation into two separate linked packages, South Africa/Samoa and New Zealand/Argentina.

“Clubs will receive their quota of tickets for all four international matches in the Guinness series as a single package, but have the option to distribute them to individual members within the club on a linked basis for the South Africa/Samoa and New Zealand/Argentina linked games.

“All international match tickets are distributed through the provincial branches and clubs of Ireland. Any tickets that are not taken up through the clubs will be made available through the Irish Rugby Supporters Club and following that made available for public sale.”