What's happened
Scottish Rugby has postponed the public sale of Six Nations tickets due to a bot attack targeting its ticketing platform. The sale was set for December 6, 2024, affecting tickets for three home matches in 2025. Meanwhile, Coldplay's extra concert date in Hong Kong has been announced amid high demand.
Why it matters
What the papers say
According to Graham Bean from The Scotsman, Scottish Rugby's decision to postpone ticket sales was a direct response to a sophisticated bot attack that targeted their platform. The governing body emphasized their commitment to ensuring tickets are purchased by genuine fans. Meanwhile, the South China Morning Post reported on the overwhelming demand for Coldplay's concerts, leading to an additional date being added due to the rapid sell-out of previous shows. This highlights the ongoing popularity of live music events, even amidst challenges in ticket sales.
How we got here
The postponement follows reports of a bot attack during pre-sales for Six Nations tickets, prompting Scottish Rugby to ensure genuine fans can purchase tickets. Concurrently, Coldplay's concert demand has led to an additional date being added in Hong Kong.
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