Super Rugby - HSBC Waratahs v Queensland Reds
Saturday 25 February 2012

The HSBC Waratahs are closing in on an epic 2012 Super Rugby season opener against arch-rivals and reigning premiers, the Queensland Reds, at ANZ Stadium on Saturday 25 February.

As well as the start of the season, the Round 1 blockbuster will celebrate the 130th anniversary of the famous rivalry between NSW and Queensland. It doesn’t get much bigger than that!

The Waratahs will be looking for a repeat of the last year’s Round 1 performance when they recorded an emphatic 30-6 (four tries to nil) victory over the Reds at ANZ Stadium.

They certainly have the squad to pull it off with the likes of seasoned internationals Dan Vickerman and Rocky Elsom lining up against star recruits Sarel Pretorius and Adam Ashley-Cooper.

Add Wallabies Berrick Barnes, Tatafu Polota-Nau, Wycliff Palu, Lachie Turner, Benn Robinson, Sekope Kepu, Dean Mumm and Rob Horne, and emerging talent such as Bernard Foley and Tom Kingston, and the Waratahs have their sights set on a big year.

For the Reds, stars such as Quade Cooper, Will Genia, Digby Ioane, Radike Samo and James Horwill are sure to wow fans as they aim to get Queensland off to a winning start.

Tickets go on sale at 9am on Tuesday 31 January. Tickets are available from Ticketek. Click here or call 132 849.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

All tickets to the HSBC Waratahs v Queensland Reds match at ANZ Stadium include entry and travel on CityRail trains, Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Bus Services, regular Sydney Buses (STA), Liverpool to Parramatta T-way buses and Sydney Ferries services.
 
Direct rail services will operate from Central Station to Olympic Park Station every 10 minutes from 5pm, stopping at Redfern and Strathfield stations.

Fans travelling from other locations should travel to Lidcombe Station and change for Olympic Park services, departing every 10 minutes.

Sydney Olympic Park Major Bus services are operating on all 12 major bus routes across Sydney, commencing between 4.15pm and 5.15pm (depending on the bus route). After the match, final bus services will depart at 10.30pm.

Sydney Buses will also operate to a regular weekend timetable. Route 525 operates between Parramatta and Burwood via Sydney Olympic Park.

Due to scheduled trackwork, buses will replace trains on sections of the Western, Blue Mountains and Carlingford lines.

For more information on trackwork and replacement services, please click here.

To plan your trip, visit www.131500.com.au.

For further timetable information, please click here.

TRAFFIC

Traffic congestion is expected on Homebush Bay Drive. If you intend on driving to the game from the north via Lane Cove Road or from the east via Victoria Road, the alternative route of Victoria Road, Silverwater Road, Holker Street and Hill Road into the Sydney Olympic Park precinct is recommended.

PARKING

Given the large crowd expected, patrons are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the additional public transport services available.

Casual parking will be available at Sydney Olympic Park. If you haven’t pre-booked a parking space, be sure to allow plenty of time to secure a park and get to your seat before kick-off. To pre-book, visit www.ticketek.com.au or call 132 849.
 
For more information on parking, please click here.

We hope you enjoy the game!

• Ticket prices include travel on public transport.
• Child is 4-15 years. Children 3 years and under are free on the knee
• Concession categories are:
- Pensioners: Available to full government pensioners only (War, Aged, TPI, Invailid and Disability) No Seniors Cards;
- Students:   Full Time School Students up to 17 years of age with ID, Full Time Tertiary Students with ID (eg Uni, TAFE etc)