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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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RFU increases Six Nations prices for England matches due to rising costs

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Ticket prices for England’s Six Nations matches next year are increasing further. Photograph: Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images

The Rugby Football Union has responded to a seven-figure hike in overheads because of inflation by further increasing ticket prices for the Six Nations next year, the Guardian understands.

It was determined this year that prices for the 2022-23 season would rise roughly in line with inflation at the time, but given surging energy prices and the rise in supplier costs such as hotels, travel and matchday staff the RFU has opted to add another increase of £5 for England’s home fixtures against Scotland and France and a £2 rise for the Italy fixture.

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