Scotland celebrate New Year with fastest ever sell out

Scottish Rugby are pleased to announce that Scotland’s closing RBS 6 Nations match, against Ireland in March 2015, has sold out in record time.The game is among the nation’s fastest ever selling matches, with supporters snapping up all of the seats for the fixture in the 67,144-seater BT Murrayfield just two weeks after going on general sale, and before the turn of the year for the first time.The record uptake follows an impressive viagogo Autumn Test campaign from the national team, which scored 11 tries and an average of 31 points per game across the three match series.After leading Scotland to three wins from four on the summer tour, the autumn internationals were Head Coach Vern Cotter’s first experience of home advantage, and the New Zealander was pleased to see the national team’s improvements recognised with such record-breaking support.The fans were outstanding throughout the autumn and showed the type of passion that we’re proud to associate with being Scottish,” said Cotter.I’m sure the boys will get a big lift when they hear the Ireland match has sold out three months before it’s due to kick off.We’re all extremely grateful for that support and are looking forward to getting out there and playing for the Scottish people once more, where we’ll look to repay their support through our performance.Tickets going fast for Wales and Italy…Tickets continue to sell fast for the remaining home Tests in the championship; Scotland’s first home game, in round 2, against Wales on Sunday 15 February (kick-off 3pm) and Italy, in round 3, on Saturday 28 February (kick-off 2.30pm), with supporters urged to act fast to book their place at BT Murrayfield.Dominic McKay, Director of Commercial Operations, Communications and Public Affairs, said: From everyone at Scottish Rugby I’d like to thank our supporters for the fantastic take-up, and for their patience during the particularly busy times online, on the phone and in ticket office.New innovations like our Scotland season and RBS 6 Nations passes, and our direct debit schemes, have made it easier for fans across Scotland and beyond to enjoy the world class rugby and entertainment on show at BT Murrayfield.Tickets are still available and selling fast for Scotland’s remaining games against Wales and Italy and I’d encourage fans to buy soon to ensure they have a place in the stands supporting Scotland in one of the world’s greatest championships.”TicketsTickets to see Scotland play Wales and Italy in the RBS 6 Nations can be bought online at www.scottishrugby.org/tickets, through the Ticket Hotline on 0844 335 3933 (calls are charged at local rates) or in person at the Scottish Rugby Ticket Centre at BT Murrayfield (open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm).