Extended Trading Hours for the Rugby World Cup 2023
Temporary amendments to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 (the Act) for the men’s Rugby World Cup 2023 allow eligible on-licence and club-licence holders to extend their trading hours to televise live games from the tournament in France without the need to apply for special licences; although notification to Police is still required (see sentence below).
The amendments can be found in sections 45A-45H and schedule 4 of the Act. The approach is similar to that taken for the last two Rugby World Cup tournaments, with some improvements.
Our local Police have requested notification no later than 14 days prior to the televised live game.
Flowchart for licensees
This flowchart can be used to determine if the Rugby World Cup game you intend to screen falls outside your normal licensed hours and what you should do as the licensee.
Fact sheet for licensees
Information for licensees on temporary changes to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 for extended hours during the Rugby World Cup 2023.
Click here for fact sheet for licensees
Guidance document for licensees
Guidance for licensees on how to meet requirements for notifications, cancellations of notifications, and display of information for extended hours during the Rugby World Cup 2023.
Click here for guidance document for licensees
Rugby World Cup 2023 Game Details
Reference information about the schedule of games for the Rugby World Cup 2023 in New Zealand time.
