From today, Monday October 8 2012, sports fans can today take advantage of a unique ticket offer for Rugby League World Cup 2013 - the UK’s next major international sporting event.

Tickets for the 28-game tournament go on general sale on Friday October 26 – exactly one year from the opening ceremony and double-header at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium.

But anyone registering at rlwc2013.com before October 26 will enjoy exclusive access to the best tickets available, £5 off each purchased ticket for the Rugby League World Cup Final at Old Trafford – and a free RLWC2013 beanie.

RLWC2013 General Manager Sally Bolton said:

“More than 10,000 people have registered for our ‘Early Bird’ offer in the past two months alone, which is great news for the tournament.

“Following the success of the London Olympics and Paralympics, we anticipate high demand for our showpiece events such as the opening ceremony, semi-finals and the Rugby World Cup Final itself.

“We would genuinely urge people to buy their tickets early and take advantage of this special pre-sales offer. We’re offering exceptional value, with 55% of tickets priced £20 or less, including group games and quarter-final tickets from just £10 (£5 for concessions). This will be a world class event – and an affordable one”.

People without internet access can phone the RLWC2013 Ticket Hotline on 0844 847 2013.

Loyal Rugby League fans have already been offered the chance to buy tournament tickets through their annual club season ticket renewal packs.