Eden Park

2024 - 6 - 18

Eden Park Breaks Records: Sold Out Showdown Between Blues and Chiefs

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The Super Rugby final at Eden Park is set to make history with a sold-out crowd of 47,000 fans attending the Blues vs. Chiefs match!

Super Rugby fans are in for a treat as Eden Park prepares for a momentous event - the Blues v Chiefs Super Rugby Pacific final. The country's largest stadium will host a record-breaking crowd of 47,000 cheering fans, showcasing the intense rivalry between these two powerhouse teams. Tickets for the event went on sale at 9 am, disappearing within hours, emphasizing the unmatched excitement surrounding this highly anticipated matchup.

Blues and Chiefs supporters are buzzing with enthusiasm as they eagerly await the showdown at Eden Park. With a whopping 44,000 fans expected at the final, the atmosphere in Auckland is sure to be electric on Saturday night. The pre-final build-up has been nothing short of sensational, with tickets selling out at lightning speed, setting the stage for an unforgettable clash between these fierce competitors.

Blues CEO, Andrew Hore, expressed his confidence in Auckland's rugby passion, highlighting the city's ability to embrace multiple rugby codes. As the excitement continues to build, both teams are preparing for a challenging battle on the field, with the stakes higher than ever for the Super Rugby Pacific final at Eden Park.

In the midst of the intense anticipation, Phil Gifford, a renowned sports writer, points out the massive challenge facing the Chiefs in the upcoming final. With the spotlight on standout performers like Hoskins Sotutu and Wallace Sititi, the expectations are sky-high for both teams as they strive for victory in this epic showdown at the iconic Eden Park stadium.

Excitement is at its peak as the Super Rugby final draws near, with AJ Lam predicting a thrilling match that will captivate the crowd. The exceptional performances of rising stars like 21-year-old Wallace Sititi add an intriguing element to the final, promising a display of raw talent and fierce competition that will keep fans on the edge of their seats.

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Eden Park sells out for Blues v Chiefs Super Rugby Pacific final (RNZ)

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Super Rugby: Eden Park sells out within hours for Blues-Chiefs final (1 News)

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Super Rugby Pacific: Blues savour pre-final build-up as Eden Park ... (Newshub)

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Saturday's Super Rugby final sells out Eden Park (Newstalk ZB)

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Huge challenge for Chiefs in Super Rugby Pacific final โ€“ Phil ... (New Zealand Herald)

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Hoskins Sotutu and Wallace Sititi are the two form No 8s of the competition and carry huge expectation for the Blues and Chiefs.

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The Super Rugby final matchup AJ Lam thinks will get the crowd ... (RugbyPass)

There was no denying the Chiefs' standout performer in the semi-final was a man with no All Blacks caps to his name; 21-year-old Wallace Sititi.

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Super Rugby Pacific: Blues v Chiefs final at Eden Park sells out ... (Stuff.co.nz)

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Eden Park is a sell-out for the Super Rugby final between the Blues ... (NZCity)

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Eden Park Wins Venue Of The Year And Event Of The Year At ... (Scoop.co.nz)

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