New Season Pass launched for Scotland home matches

Fresh from their outstanding support of the national teams during the RBS 6 Nations Scotland rugby fans can soon snap up the new Season Pass.After roaring the team to victory against France at a sold out BT Murrayfield two weeks ago fans who buy a Season Pass will be able to see the team play five matches at the national stadium in the next 12 months. The Scotland Season Pass covers entry to the two Autumn Test Series games at BT Murrayfield, which will see the Dark Blues host their Rugby World Cup 2015 quarter-final opponents Australia on Saturday 12th November (kick-off at 2:30pm) and eventual RWC semi-finalists, Argentina on Saturday 19th November (kick-off at 5pm). The venue for the third Autumn Test, Scotland v Georgia on Saturday 26th November at 2:30pm, has yet to be confirmed. However, once the venue is announced, Scotland Season Pass holders will be given priority booking before tickets go on general sale.  The Season Pass also covers the three home matches at BT Murrayfield the team will play in the 2017 RBS 6 Nations.Scotland host Ireland on Saturday 4th February in the opening weekend of the competition, Wales on Saturday 25th February and Italy on Saturday 18th March.Scottish Rugby’s Chief Operating Officer Dominic McKay, said: “We are now in the fourth year of our Scotland Season Pass offer to the public and it has proved to be a very popular and convenient way for fans to guarantee their tickets for Scotland home games at BT Murrayfield. “The support the Scotland team receives is exceptional, and growing all the time, with either sell-outs or record crowds in our last six home matches. Given the positive performances of the team so far in 2016 we expect demand to continue to grow.”Fans who purchase a Season Pass receive added benefits such as access to Scotland representative games for free, an invitation to a Scotland training session and the flexibility to pay by Direct Debit instalments.Scotland Head Coach Vern Cotter, said: “The support throughout the RBS 6 Nations was superb, from the capacity crowds at BT Murrayfield to the tough Tests on the road in Cardiff, Rome and Dublin.The players take great pride in pulling on the shirt and representing their country, an emotion that’s brought to life when you take to the field to the sound of the Scottish support. It’s privilege to be part of the this team and to coach this group of players, all of whom are grateful for the fan’s continued support. Next up at home are the autumn internationals and we hope to see them all out in force once again, as we seek to continue the progress of this team against three quality opponents.Current Season Pass holders have an opportunity to renew from March 30th, with sales of Passes to new customers open from April 27th by visiting scottishrugby.org or calling 0844 335 3933.General tickets for the Autumn Tests will be available to buy in the summer.Autumn Tests 2016 and 2017 RBS 6 Nations match timings: November 12th Scotland v Australia 2:30pm kick-off?November 19th Scotland v Argentina 5pm kick-off?November 26th Scotland v Georgia 2:30pm kick-off2017 RBS 6 Nations – home fixturesSaturday February 4th Scotland v Ireland 2:25pm kick-offSaturday February 25th Scotland v Wales 2:25pm kick-offSaturday March 18th Scotland v Italy 12.30pm kick-off