Wales' ticket prices for next year's Six Nations have been announced - with the high cost for home matches against Ireland and England leaving a sour taste in the mouths of many.
But just how do the prices compare to other major sporting events? We take a look...
Wales 2023 Six Nations tickets
The figures that have caused much consternation are Wales' Six Nations prices for next year. Tickets going for over £100 is nothing new at the Principality Stadium.
However, for next year's clash with England, you'd see the top end ticket going for £130 - while the cheapest you'd find is £40.
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It's not a million miles away for the tournament opener against Ireland in Cardiff, either. The low-end ticket will still set you back £40, but the highest price is a little lower at £120.
Ultimately, it's worth remembering that international matches are the Welsh Rugby Union's biggest earner and the gate receipts bankroll much of the game in this country. So regardless of any bad feeling towards high prices, the WRU feel they are pitched at the right price to get enough people through turnstiles to turn in a good profit.
And despite the huge cost, you can guarantee Wales v England will be a sell-out, as always. Probably Wales v Ireland, too.
Supply and demand will be the union's stance.
Wales v Ireland, Saturday 4 Feb
£40, £80, £105, £110 and £120 (differing categories/areas of the ground).
Wales v England, Saturday 25 Feb
£40, £90, £115, £120 and £130.
How England compare
Other nations have yet to release their ticket prices for next year's Six Nations. In fact, Scotland and Ireland have yet to even announce their autumn opponents later this year.
However, we do know England's pricing categories for the upcoming autumn series and they're not a million miles away from Wales' figures.
Indeed, for their autumn finale with New Zealand the Twickenham figures do go up quite significantly. They start at £96 and cost as much as £210 for premium seats.
England v Argentina, Sunday 6 Nov
£70, £91, £106, £117, £132. Concessions (available at all levels) £28
England v Japan, Saturday 12 Nov
£49, £59, £70, £75,£91. Concessions (available at all levels) £23
England v South Africa, Saturday 19 Nov
£75, £96, £117, £137, £143. Concessions (available at all levels) £28
England v New Zealand, Saturday 26 Nov
£96, £127, £153, £179, £210. Concessions (in some categories) £28
Wales Women Six Nations prices
This year's Women's Six Nations have seen record crowds for Test matches and a set of improved performances from Wales. And with two matches left to play in the tournament, tickets remain modestly priced for Wales' home games to come.
The clashes with France and Italy are priced the same.
Wales Women v France, Friday 22 April
Adults: £10; Children: £5
Wales Women v Italy, Saturday, 30 April
Adults: £10; Children: £5
The Welsh regions
Again, looking at the model of each side's next fixture, here's what you have for the four professional Welsh sides. It's worth noting that, for these prices, three of the four matches are Welsh derbies - including the first time Cardiff host the Ospreys at the Arms Park since 2013.
Cardiff v Ospreys, Saturday 23 April
Standing - Adult: £22; U16s: £12; Senior: £20; Student and young adults: £18
Seated - Adult: £24; U16s: £14; Senior: £22; Student and young adults: £21
Dragons v Scarlets, Saturday 23 April
Standing - Adult: £15-22; Senior/student: £13-17; U16s: £10
Seated - Adult: £22-32; Senior/student: £18-22; U16s: £10
Ospreys v Scarlets, Saturday 30 April
Seated - Adult: £16-30; Over 65: £13-25; Under-25s: £5-15
Scarlets v Stormers, Saturday 21 May
Standing - Adult: £19; Concession: £18; Junior 6-16: £6; Young Adults: £8
Seated - Adult: £22-31; Concession: £20-25; Junior 6-16: £6-7; Young Adults: £10-11
Gareth Bale and Wales football
The Wales football team are gearing up for one of the biggest matches in history this June, with Gareth Bale and his team just 90 minutes away from reaching a first World Cup since 1958.
Wales will meet either Scotland or the Ukraine at Cardiff City Stadium and tickets have been pitched at the same price as the play-off semi-final win over Austria at the same venue.
The highest price is £65, but you can get tickets for as low as £5.
Or some lucky fans were able to, is a better way of putting it. The match is a 33,000 capacity sell-out - and has been for some time.
When Wales were playing at the Millennium Stadium under Mark Hughes at the start of the century, tickets were as cheap as £10 and £5. The FA of Wales had been struggling to draw in the fans and hit on the novel idea at the state of the art new home for Welsh sport.
They were rewarded with sell-out crowds at the bigger venue. Attendances started to decline though, hence the move to Cardiff City Stadium. Tickets cost more these days, but many will feel it represents great value for money for such a big World Cup match as the one looming.
Wales v Scotland/Ukraine, Sunday 5 June
Adult: £30-65; Over 65s and 17-21: £20-50; U16s: £5-35
Premier League football
Looking into the top flight of English football, often dubbed the richest league in the world, the tickets aren't as overpriced as you might expect.
Granted, teams have 19 home games during a league campaign, compared to the six or seven Wales rugby get, but if you look across the league the tickets aren't overly inflated.
We've taken a sample look at the leaders, 10th-placed side and bottom team - Manchester City, Brighton and Watford.
Manchester City are top of the table. An adult ticket for the defending champions' next home game sits between £42 and £62.
Basement club Watford, while perhaps not value for money on the pitch this season, certainly can't be accused of overcharging - particularly when it comes to their concessions.
Man City v Watford, Saturday 23 April
Adult: £42-62; Over 65 and 18-21: £35-49; U18: £24-39
Brighton v Southampton, Sunday 24 April
Adult: £35-52; Over 65 and 18-21: £26-36; U18: £18-26
Watford v Burnley, Saturday 30 April
Adult: £20-34; Over 65: £6-20; Student: £5-16; U18s: £1-5
The Championship
Moving into the Championship, where there are two Welsh clubs to follow. Cardiff City's match against Birmingham, just like their recent South Wales derby, is deemed a Gold category match, whilst their Easter Monday clash with Luton was a Bronze category game.
As a result, their clash with the Hatters would have seen adult tickets being sold on matchday between £18 and £30. The Gold category isn't much more expensive, however.
At Swansea City, there are a number of discounts for Jack Army members, but their pricing appears to be largely the same wherever you sit in the Swansea.Com Stadium.
Cardiff City v Birmingham, Saturday 30 April
Adults: £20-34; Over 60s: £16-29; 16-21: £13-22; U16s: £10-19
Swansea City v Bournemouth, Tuesday,26 April
Adult: £27.50; Over 65/Student: £15; U18s: £12.50; U12s: £10
Conclusion
Everything, of course, needs to be considered against a backdrop of demand.
Wales struggled to get a full house for the recent Six Nations game against France in Cardiff, but a lot of that was put down to the Friday night factor.
But they will expect to get bumper attendances for most of their Principality Stadium matches and know demand for tickets will vastly outstrip supply when England come to town next year. Hence they'll feel they can put up prices for that one. And Ireland.
The Wales football team have sold out their World Cup play-off matches, but it isn't always like that and the FAW couldn't contemplate going remotely near some of those rugby prices.
The Welsh regions also need to keep prices down to attract fans through the turnstiles.
There's just something about the Wales rugby team that draws in the fans. The WRU know it, although they'll also be fully aware of any backlash over increased prices and will need to remain mindful of that.
