Fans brace for last-ditch ticket grab as final Rugby World Cup countdown begins | Jack Snape

Rugby World Cup organisers in Australia are targeting a combined stadium attendance of 2.5 million for the upcoming tournament. A million tickets priced under $100 have already proved popular with fans, with a major ticket release scheduled for next week set to serve as a key indicator of public appetite for the expanded 24-team format. The next release will be closely watched as a litmus test for whether the larger tournament structure can sustain strong fan demand.