Harlequins have decided to play their Heineken Cup quarter final against Leinster on Easter Sunday (12th April, Kick Off 3.30pm) at their home ground, the Twickenham Stoop.
Chief Executive Mark Evans said: "This was a very finely balanced decision. We will be giving up a significant amount of revenue by not transferring the game to the national stadium - a mere 400 yards away. In the current economic climate there was a good deal of pressure to relocate, particularly given the success of the Big Game against Leicester in December, when we attracted over 50,000 people to Twickenham. Even more importantly, we know that many Quins fans will not be able to secure a ticket, given that our allocation of 9,150 is lower than our average attendance.
Nevertheless, we felt that the majority of our core support wanted to remain at our traditional ground. They have been wonderfully loyal in recent years and deserve the chance to host a game of this magnitude. Moreover, this is our first ever home tie in the knockout stages in the Heineken Cup. We wish to progress further and recognise that Leinster are a very experienced side in terms of European competition. Although the playing advantage linked to staying at the Stoop may be relatively small, so is the margin between success and failure at this level. On balance, we thought the arguments in favour of staying put were marginally the stronger; although we recognise there are disadvantages in doing so."
Full details of ticketing arrangements are below but, in order to reduce the financial shortfall, the stadium prices have been increased and certain seats reclassified. This is the inevitable consequence of retaining the game at a relatively small stadium. It should be stressed that no Harlequins tickets will go on general sale.
They will be offered in strict order to Debenture Holders, Sponsors, Season Ticket Holders (including Box Holders), Members, Partner Rugby Clubs and previous buyers of Harlequins match day tickets. Other than Debenture Holders, who will be given the opportunity to purchase one extra ticket, all other categories will be offered single tickets. Season ticket holders will be offered their usual seats, except those who are located in the South Stand, who will be relocated to the North Stand.
All groups entitled to tickets will be contacted either by e-mail or post, with details of how tickets can be purchased.
Please note that applications for Membership are suspended until mid April and the closing date for Mini Season Tickets has now passed.
Ticket Prices for the Quarter Final
| |
Adult |
OAPS/ Student |
Under 16 |
| Gold Premier |
50 |
50 |
50 |
| Club |
40 |
35 |
20 |
| Touchline |
35 |
30 |
15 |
| Jester |
30 |
30 |
15 |
