mine would probably have to be
suncorp stadium. australia
http://www.suncorpstadium.com.au/images/Image%20Gallery%20Photos/Wallpaper/20072305.jpg

http://www.fussballtempel.net/ofc/AUS/Suncorp3.jpg

followed closey by Croke Park, Ireland

http://www.irishrugby.ie/images/news/CrokePark_generalview_2007.jpg

How are you defining "rugby" stadia? Croke Park is only a temporary venue - after next year it probably won't see another game. The MCG has hosted a handful of games, but is predominantly an Aussie Rules/cricket venue. Tokyo's Olympic Stadium is hosting a Bledisloe Cup match on Saturday - does that count? What about Wembley?

In no particular order;

Newlands in Capetown
http://www.print-digital.info/photo-blogging/photos/newlands-rugby-ground.jpg

Ellis Park in Jo-burg
http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01013/ellis-park-_1013019i.jpg

Twickenham
http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/02_04/TwickenhamPA_468x312.jpg
http://www.voucherexpress.co.uk/volatile/images_updatable_text/moredetails-48/MP_mainshot_twickenham.gif

Stade de France
http://www.pumarunning.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/stade_de_france_2005-520x345-custom.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c4/Panorama_stade_de_France.jpg/800px-Panorama_stade_de_France.jpg

Stade de France may be multipurpose rather than Rugby specific but I just think its a really beautiful stadium.

I have a soft spot for Murray Field.

No real sense of emotion for the Australian stadiums like ANZ (Jack of all trades and Sydney fans are the most fickle in the country, SFS (looks good full but field way too long) and Suncorp (would be awesome if suncorp was larger, say 10 000 more seats).

Ellis Park gets my vote.

Old Trafford

It's okay for football, too.

newlands followed by the piley rees (though that isnt really a stadium)

The new Thomond Park in Limerick is, in my opinion, the absolute epitome of perfection for a club rugby stadium:

http://img5.travelblog.org/Photos/106563/365763/f/3360291-Inside-Thomond-Park-0.jpg
http://www.murrayolaoire.com/news_04/04_01_28/thomondpark/thomondaerial_500.jpg

Twickenham and I'm liking the way Welford Road is shaping up!

The new Thomond Park in Limerick is, in my opinion, the absolute epitome of perfection for a club rugby stadium:

http://img5.travelblog.org/Photos/106563/365763/f/3360291-Inside-Thomond-Park-0.jpg

In design terms not a million miles from the main stand at North Harbour stadium on New Zealand's North island.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3158/2856011232_dd8d374d36.jpg?v=0

Suncorp fo sho

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3236/2816643269_7f78200785_o.jpg
John Worthington

*Double post :wallbash:

Surprised no-one has said the Millenium Stadium yet:
http://www.bradleymason.co.uk/images/drumming/large/1010-22.jpg

http://knitternatter.com/images/misc/rugby/rugby1.jpg

http://media.photobucket.com/image/Millenium%20Stadium%20Wales%20rugby/anjalinr/Wales%202006/MilleniumStadium2.jpg

I love King's Park in Durban as well:

http://www.fussballtempel.net/caf/RSA/ABSA2.jpeg

http://www.fussballtempel.net/caf/RSA/ABSA.jpeg

http://www.fussballtempel.net/caf/RSA/ABSA_A.jpg

Surprised no-one has said the Millenium Stadium yet:

I'm not a massive fan of the Millennium Stadium - maybe it's because I was a few rows from the front of the lower tier, which has a ridiculously shallow rake. Every time the action was on our side but at the other end of the pitch, people started standing up to get a better view, which meant other people had to stand, leading to cries of "Sit Down!".

My favourite rugby stadium is (was?) Ballymore, but I was probably influenced by the clement weather and the bloke with a tank of beer on his back...

I love King's Park in Durban as well

Yep.

Kings Park / ABSA stadium gets my vote. Tight ground with incredibly steep stands. I've never been there but I would imagine that it's wonderful for generating an intimidating atmosphere.

I hope it survives after the new Durban stadium is completed. The new stadium has a nice arch but it's more of an athletics stadium than a rugby stadium.

My favourite rugby stadium is (was?) Ballymore, but I was probably influenced by the clement weather and the bloke with a tank of beer on his back...

ive played at ballymore, good stadium to play at

Yep.

Kings Park / ABSA stadium gets my vote. Tight ground with incredibly steep stands. I've never been there but I would imagine that it's wonderful for generating an intimidating atmosphere.

I hope it survives after the new Durban stadium is completed. The new stadium has a nice arch but it's more of an athletics stadium than a rugby stadium.

yup it is very intimidating and super electric atmosphere.

Here is the United States' 1st rugby-only stadium:

http://api.ning.com/files/5cjfLyZanRCUc7pLx7ZxtCJdGbafgN4Mvj6rqiKcE5gqugQWja3GvEthD0ehnOsblAlVmbT1bNT6Oky9plgX7VBOQd2szIvV/inifinityparkimage.jpg
Infinity Park (cap. 5,000), Glendale, Colorado

Have been to a couple of rugby stadiums in my time. My favourite is a bit biased but Fortress Brookvale (Brookvale Oval) in Sydney, home of the Manly Sea Eagles.

Here is one I like, especially for its design :

Montpellier, Stade Yves du Manoir
Home of Montpellier-Herault RC (TOP 14)
Capacity: 12,726 seats / 15,000 with standing areas

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/1151/1cstadeyvesdumanoirecop.jpghttp://img20.imageshack.us/img20/1393/1bstadeyvesdumanoirecop.jpg
http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/8792/1stadeyvesdumanoirecopi.jpghttp://img8.imageshack.us/img8/7917/10stadeyvesdumanoireext.jpg
http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/359/11stadeyvesdumanoireext.jpghttp://img8.imageshack.us/img8/2439/11bstadeyvesdumanoireex.jpg
http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/7911/12stadeyvesdumanoirefaa.jpghttp://img139.imageshack.us/img139/2412/13stadeyvesdumanoirefaa.jpg
http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/8899/19cstadeyvesdumanoirefa.jpghttp://img145.imageshack.us/img145/2391/11cstadeyvesdumanoireex.jpg
http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/8376/35stadeyvesdumanoireint.jpghttp://img145.imageshack.us/img145/4334/40stadeyvesdumanoiretri.jpg
http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/8060/70stadeyvesdumanoireint.jpghttp://img205.imageshack.us/img205/3573/31stadeyvesdumanoirintr.jpg

The Wallabies at Yves du Manoir
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/851/6a00d09e535279be2b00e39.jpg

Here is the United States' 1st rugby-only stadium:

http://api.ning.com/files/5cjfLyZanRCUc7pLx7ZxtCJdGbafgN4Mvj6rqiKcE5gqugQWja3GvEthD0ehnOsblAlVmbT1bNT6Oky9plgX7VBOQd2szIvV/inifinityparkimage.jpg
Infinity Park (cap. 5,000), Glendale, Colorado

It's actually a pretty cool little park.

Charlotte has a tiny rugby stadium in Coulwood, but it's used by soccer too to cover the bills so it can't be called rugby only.

Charlotte has a tiny rugby stadium in Coulwood, but it's used by soccer too to cover the bills so it can't be called rugby only.

Do you have any pictures of the stadium in Charlotte?

Let's show some love for HK!

http://www.astsports.com.au/data/website/Image/Rugby%20Union/Hong%20Kong%20Rugby%20Sevens/Hong%20Kong%20Stadium.jpg
http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/stadium/hks/graphics/intro-pic1.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2020/2391061772_f0d43ffb6e_b.jpg

anz stadium (formely known as stadium australia)
http://images.teamtalk.com/08/10/800x600/Australia-Stadium-Rugby-League-World-Cup-Gene_1347142.jpg

Here is one I like, especially for its design :

Montpellier, Stade Yves du Manoir
Home of Montpellier-Herault RC (TOP 14)
Capacity: 12,726 seats / 15,000 with standing areas


How does the roof effect kicking ?

ANZ Stadium - Sydney, Australia.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3016/3094925342_ccfffce660_b.jpg
Jashil
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3252/2332546181_a7992e492d_b.jpg
frigginawesomeimontv

Skilled Stadium - The Gold Coast, Australia.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3484/3970729903_6de80ed183_o.jpg
Shane Harley
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3509/4007965762_509d548048_o.jpg
John Worthington

I'm not a fan of ANZ as a rugby stadium. The convertible nature compromises too much.

So everyone will just post pictures of every single stadium in the world that has hosted a rugby game. Goody.

I thought it would more be only regular or interesting grounds that hosted games (and people considered their favourites).

So everyone will just post pictures of every single stadium in the world that has hosted a rugby game. Goody.
No, just their favorites.

So everyone will just post pictures of every single stadium in the world that has hosted a rugby game. Goody.
Here's Buck Shaw Stadium! It had a couple Churchill Cup matches! Best rugby stadium ever!
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/61/162849452_d24dad8348.jpg

No, just their favorites.
You mean like in this tread here?
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=660330&page=81

My favourite rugby grounds:
AMI Stadium (Christchurch):
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3424/3386762028_3aa6c31d3a.jpg?v=0
http://i34.tinypic.com/veow06.jpg
Rugby Park (Christchurch):
http://i38.tinypic.com/2r6l8pv.jpg
http://i33.tinypic.com/2czc5g5.jpg
(sorry about the large sizes)

Do you have any pictures of the stadium in Charlotte?

Can't find any online. I'll have to wait until a match to take some as it's fenced in and guarded by a forest.

You mean like in this tread here?
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=660330&page=81
Maybe, but the thread title stated "beautiful" stadiums...it didn't specify "your favorite." :D

You mean like in this tread here?
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=660330&page=81

My favourite rugby grounds:
AMI Stadium (Christchurch):
Rugby Park (Christchurch):


Think not! :lol:

What?

Think not! :lol:

So what's wrong with Lancaster Park then Charlie?

Lancaster Park in 3 months time.

http://www.convention.co.nz/Site/Designs/Images/ami/fullcircle-1.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3048/2389594918_d339d55554.jpg?v=0

http://www.hsobburnside.co.nz/images/AMI/AMI_2.jpg

All ready to be Englands base in 2011 :cheers:

Marseille: When the football team is not there.... The rugby fans of Toulon (100km away) take the place :D :

Pilou-Pilou :lol::

6DremLHqkko

whatever about international but you just cant beat thomond park for a club rugby stadium, the place is the most intimidating place to play rugby, fact! munster only ever lost there once in the heineken cup since the tournament began!

http://*************************/ireland/jpgs/thomond_park_redevelopment_mol180609_press22_1.jpg

http://blog.mymunster.com.php5-4.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/thomond-park_stadium.jpg

the final one epittimises what thomond park is all about..sheer intimidation!
http://www.rugbymania.com.br/UserFiles/Image/Thomond_Park_Opening%5B1%5D.jpg

crowd singing in old stadium
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJMf6XBS4H8

crowd singing in new stadium
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qazw7bMvXFM&feature=related

Thomond Park has a capacity of 26,500 but the City of Limerick only has a population of 52,000 (90,000 if for metro). How does that work? Is the stadium ever full?

Thomond Park has a capacity of 26,500 but the City of Limerick only has a population of 52,000 (90,000 if for metro). How does that work? Is the stadium ever full?
The Irish have four provincial teams. Munster rugby play at Thomond. The province has over a million people.

The Irish have four provincial teams. Munster rugby play at Thomond. The province has over a million people.

in the city of around 100,000 it has thomond park 26,500 and the gaelic grounds which is 50,000.

the gaelic grounds is in the stadiums completed section a couple pages back incase your curious about it!

^^ yeah but gaelic and non gaelic grounds dont over lap cos of the gaelic usage rules.

^^ yeah but gaelic and non gaelic grounds dont over lap cos of the gaelic usage rules.

its true that the matches are generally on at different times, a few weeks ago tho there was a heineken cup match in thomond park at the same time a replay was on in the gaelic grounds and eventhough there was only around 10thousand in the gaelic grounds the north side of the city was at a standstill for hours because the 26,500 people were leaving thomond the same time kickoff was on the gg!

Westpac Stadium was voted the best stadium in New Zealand in a recent research poll. Its a multi purpose venue. Rugby is it's main use. Seats 34,500 (40,000 extra seating)

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-yFytMLeXv0/SZn9SvDAuVI/AAAAAAAAAVc/Rfm3o-BGc5A/s1600/westpac%2Bstadium.jpg

http://www.wellington.govt.nz/services/history/images/enlarge/stadium-enlarge.jpg

I dont know about that survey. While it looks like a nice stadium aesthetically, it doesn't seem too good for rugby, look how far away you are from the sideline. Cricket and rugby fields should be seperate. How big is cricket in Wellington, does the ground sell out often?

I dont know about that survey. While it looks like a nice stadium aesthetically, it doesn't seem too good for rugby, look how far away you are from the sideline. Cricket and rugby fields should be seperate. How big is cricket in Wellington, does the ground sell out often?

Survey was done nationwide, and was voted the best in New Zealand. It's perfect for sports like rugby. It's held the IRB 7's world series for 10 years and Pheonix football games in the A-league. If anything its abit to small for cricket, still a great multi-purpose stadium.

If anything its abit to small for cricket, still a great multi-purpose stadium.

The playing surface itself looks roughly the same size as the Sydney Cricket Ground so I think it might be perfect for cricket. Only problem? No hill area :lol:

leichhardt oval, sydney
is my favourite suburban ground

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8f/Leichhardt_Oval_from_NE.JPG

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2311/2526943317_952ae13fa4.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3028/3382629191_ff1736211e.jpg?v=0

Twickenham is ultra impressive IMO, so imposing. And it fits the bill as a rugby only stadium.

Twickenham is massive, Rugby only, and is the home of rugby. It's the best for me.

Suncorp fo sho

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3236/2816643269_7f78200785_o.jpg
John Worthington

It looks like made of LEGO´s
hahahahaha

Jose Amalfitani Stadium (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

http://www.rugbystadiums.co.uk/images/stadiumimages/estadio.jpg

http://www.maniafutbol.com/fotos/estadios/velez-sarsfield-1.jpg

http://www.maniafutbol.com/fotos/estadios/velez-sarsfield-2.jpg


Full name Estadio José Amalfitani
Built 1947-1951
Capacity 49,540
Location Buenos Aires, Argentina

Hometown of Los Pumas
http://www.aplenorugby.com.ar/images/galeria/pumacolr-ju209-EP-0.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XIPHq6mSpP8/TCK9qXcWprI/AAAAAAAABnY/3FhHE2l-wBo/s1600/pumas.jpg

Another pic of Infinity Park in Glendale, Colorado:
http://athleticbusiness.com/galleries/images/large/170_658_2010.jpg

I kinda like "The Sevens" in Dubai:
http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/2572/0724299454dcb7b8eeb3.jpg
http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/9916/thesevensdubairesized.jpg

Let's show some love for HK!

http://www.astsports.com.au/data/website/Image/Rugby%20Union/Hong%20Kong%20Rugby%20Sevens/Hong%20Kong%20Stadium.jpg
http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/stadium/hks/graphics/intro-pic1.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2020/2391061772_f0d43ffb6e_b.jpg

It looks like a smaller verison of Qwest Stadium in Seattle. Like both of them

Dubai, "The Sevens" is awesome!

I kinda like "The Sevens" in Dubai:

Looks like the old Twickenham IMHO :yes::


London, Twickenham (best attendance 75,500):
http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/883/79027687.jpghttp://img62.imageshack.us/img62/102/capturedcran20100312084.jpg

http://www.bradfordbulls.co.uk/Media/jpg/haliwell_stadium_01.jpg
http://wigan.rlfans.com/fusion_images/warrington_halliwelljonesstadium1.jpg

Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington, England
Warrington Wolves (SuperLeague)

TBH I hate the stadium... Looks like a warehouse from the outside and shares a carpark with a Tesco... but I love the team!

COME ON THE WIRE!!!

My favourite rugby stadia that I've paid to watch rugby at:

1. Twickenham Stadium
2. Ballymore
3. The Rec
4. Millennium Stadium
5. Wembley Stadium (1992)
6. McAlpine Stadium
7. College Grove (Wakefield)
8. Headingley Stadium
9. Ireland Avenue (Nottingham)
10. Laund Hill (Huddersfield YMCA)
11. Claro Road (Harrogate)

http://img.skysports.com/11/05/800x600/Millennium-Stadium-General-PA_2597742.jpg


http://www.sealandap.co.uk/lightbox/large/Sports-Stadia-Millenium-Stadium-Cardiff.jpg


http://www.jetbox.aero/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Cardiff_Millennium-Stadium.jpg




if you want to see Rugby World Cup Stadiums pictures , Please visit below URL.



http://cafe.daum.net/stade/Rugby_World_Cup_2003~2019 (http://cafe.daum.net/stade/5BI2/45)

http://cafe.daum.net/stade/Rugby_World_Cup_1987~1999 (http://cafe.daum.net/stade/5BI2/44)


http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/8594/rugbywc20112.jpg

http://images.brisbanetimes.com.au/2010/05/14/1451925/suncorp_stadium-600x400.jpg


http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2011/07/18/1226096/559397-suncorp-stadium.jpg


http://img151.exs.cx/img151/6516/suncorpstadium62vh.jpg


http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AXhWXW1FFeA/TJSL1Ff707I/AAAAAAAAKW4/9PWQgUYQ9sE/s1600/suncorpstadium_brisbane.jpg


http://images.teamtalk.com/08/10/800x600/Suncorp-Stadium-2-Rugby-League-World-Cup-Gene_1347162.jpg


http://www.theoasis.com.au/img/gallery/gallery1/Suncorp-Stadium.jpg


http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/9329/suncorpstadium9cx.jpg

Kings park stadium

http://interiordesignhouses.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Moses-Mabhida-Stadium-South-Africa-World-Cup-2010.jpg


http://www.modernmimari.com/images/stories/icerik/modernyapilar1/absa_stadi_Kings_Park_Stadium.jpg


http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Ev9PGL6QVac/S1XzMAh_rHI/AAAAAAAABVo/hPBBCp_4YpE/An%252520aerial%252520view%252520of%252520the%252520Moses%252520Mabhida%252520Stadium%252520%252528Top%252529%252520which%252520will%252520host%252520matches%252520in%252520the%252520FIFA%2525202010%252520World%252520Cup%252520and%252520the%252520Absa%252520Kings%252520Park%252520Stadium%252520on%252520the%252520January%25252014%25252C%2525202010%252520in%252520Durban%25252C%252520South%252520Africa..jpg


http://africaimagery.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/460190.jpg


http://www.travelground.com/img/act_img/expand/457e80da723295ef2138459975927acddadffd3a1272020677574.jpg


http://www.ceroacero.es/img/estadios/158/24158_ori_moses_mabhida_durban_stadium_.jpg


http://www.modernoverland.com/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/durban/kings-park-stadiumabsa-stadium/data/images/kings_park_stadium-absa_stadiumvidar_mo_525.jpg


http://corporate.olympics.com.au/images/aocHomepage/imgBackground/durban_stadium_2_958.jpg


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4645244805_6020af7928_b.jpg


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4236668850_2e1301a414_o.jpg


http://www.sarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/AbsaStadium.jpg

http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/1753320.jpg

http://www.ineedafrica.com/uploadfile/7.jpg

http://www.travelblog.org/pix/shim.gif

http://www.francescaphotography.com/fp4/pages%5Cphotos/Newlands%20Rugby%20Stadium.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/be/Newlands_Rugby.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2091/2066197705_ea31099593_o.jpg

Here is the United States' 1st rugby-only stadium:

http://api.ning.com/files/5cjfLyZanRCUc7pLx7ZxtCJdGbafgN4Mvj6rqiKcE5gqugQWja3GvEthD0ehnOsblAlVmbT1bNT6Oky9plgX7VBOQd2szIvV/inifinityparkimage.jpg
Infinity Park (cap. 5,000), Glendale, Colorado

Wonder if RL will get to play there.

Twickenham is massive, Rugby only, and is the home of rugby. It's the best for me.
Rugby League has been played there too.

My favourite rugby stadia that I've paid to watch rugby at:

1. Twickenham Stadium
2. Ballymore
3. The Rec
4. Millennium Stadium
5. Wembley Stadium (1992)
6. McAlpine Stadium
7. College Grove (Wakefield)
8. Headingley Stadium
9. Ireland Avenue (Nottingham)
10. Laund Hill (Huddersfield YMCA)
11. Claro Road (Harrogate)

No Belle Vue, Wakefield there??

Parramatta Stadium, Sydney
http://api.ning.com/files/EQGpmiGDrxRV7q0NiDkeByJfqr8x1VSAhb8CyQr1JbBEhzUPzenhBKVmlPIAtE4RaTU9XhV220H2L7Ncw1VXfg__/ParramattaStadium.JPG

Odsal Stadium, Bradford
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_-5fW11rjk04/TZI37WItYDI/AAAAAAAAES8/uBF3X1sWmJE/s0/Odsal%20Panoramic.jpg

KC Stadium, Hull
http://static.panoramio.com/photos/original/3804320.jpg

DW Stadium, Wigan
http://www.freewebs.com/tims92/Wigan%20Warriors/JJB%20Stadium%20Panoramic%203.jpg

Stade Gilbert Brutus, Perpignan
http://v4.cache7.c.bigcache.googleapis.com/static.panoramio.com/photos/original/54277286.jpg?redirect_counter=2

No Belle Vue, Wakefield there??

You've clearly never been to Belle Vue. Don't be fooled by the name.

You've clearly never been to Belle Vue. Don't be fooled by the name.

Seen it on tv and it really is a hole. Aren't they supposed to be now refurbishing it as a part of their licence agreement?

Those rugby league stadiums just dont compare to the great rugby union stadium lol

Wonder if RL will get to play there.

lol, why, they havent even heard of RL in the US

Original video of the RL game the wicked union scum STOLE for the Heineken ad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqXhFDTTqq0

lol, why, they havent even heard of RL in the US
Those of us with good taste have...

Those of us with good taste have...

Nice one. TOCC is just an RL bashing dick. Ignore him/it. He's simply jealous RL is bigger than RU in Oz.

RL being bigger than RU in Australia is why International RU is competitive. If the order was reversed in Australia, International Rugby Union would be about as interesting as International Aussie Rules.

Nice one. TOCC is just an RL bashing dick. Ignore him/it. He's simply jealous RL is bigger than RU in Oz.
those who have inferiority complexes to other sports are just terrible aren't they?

RL being bigger than RU in Australia is why International RU is competitive. If the order was reversed in Australia, International Rugby Union would be about as interesting as International Aussie Rules.
RL is still bigger then RU in Oz, no matter how you try to dress it up. Your pathetic sport has been owned. Next....

those who have inferiority complexes to other sports are just terrible aren't they?

Ask TOCC and his PRODÉGÉ tic eh or are you part of the dame senile moron as well???? :ohno:

RL is still bigger then RU in Oz, no matter how you try to dress it up. Your pathetic sport has been owned. Next....

Are you a total idiot?
Where in my post did I disagree with you?

My point was that International Rugby Union remains interesting and competive because it is the smaller Rugby in Australia. Rugby League success in Australia means meaningful RU Internationally. If Union had the position League has in Australia then Australia would wipe the floor with every other Rugby playing nation thus degrading the International scene. I would be worse than International League where only england and NZ occasionally beat Australia (granted NZ has a recent habit of winning when it matters).

As for my "Pathetic" sport. Which one would that be?
I like all Football codes, don't prefer either Rugby over the other and Aussie Rules is still far and away the biggest Football code in Australia.

My favourite rugby stadiums are (in no order):

- Stade de France
- Millenium Stadium
- Twickenham
- Suncorp
- Eden Park

Are you a total idiot?
Where in my post did I disagree with you?

My point was that International Rugby Union remains interesting and competive because it is the smaller Rugby in Australia. Rugby League success in Australia means meaningful RU Internationally. If Union had the position League has in Australia then Australia would wipe the floor with every other Rugby playing nation thus degrading the International scene. I would be worse than International League where only england and NZ occasionally beat Australia (granted NZ has a recent habit of winning when it matters).

As for my "Pathetic" sport. Which one would that be?
I like all Football codes, don't prefer either Rugby over the other and Aussie Rules is still far and away the biggest Football code in Australia.

What an incredibly arrogant attitude! Funny how NZ won the 2008 RL world cup and 2010 tri (four? i can't remember how many teams take place) nations despite the fact that league is a minority sport here compared to Australia.

Australia only dominate league because they are the best out of the couple of countires who can actually play competently. How do you come to the conclusion that if league and rugby were reveresed in Australia then they would dominate the international rugby scene? Greater popularity in Australia wouldn't lead to lower interest/ability in other countries. Even if you doubled your playing numbers you would still only have a small percentage of the worlds total player base (unlike league where I'm guessing Australia has something close to the majority of the worlds registered players/talent).

My point was that International Rugby Union remains interesting and competive because it is the smaller Rugby in Australia. Rugby League success in Australia means meaningful RU Internationally. If Union had the position League has in Australia then Australia would wipe the floor with every other Rugby playing nation thus degrading the International scene. I would be worse than International League where only england and NZ occasionally beat Australia (granted NZ has a recent habit of winning when it matters)..
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^^ Arrogant? Yes. Wrong? Doubt it and I stand by it. NZ League is in a golden patch, I acknowleged that NZ has recently won the games that matter or is it that Australia has lost them?
No one questions the All Blacks Union dominance but they haven't won a World Cup in 24 years, we pass off their failings as chokes like the Australian Kangaroos stumbling to Benji Marshal in the RL WC and Tri-Nations. The All Blacks aren't reigning WC champs nor are the Aussie Roos yet when does anyone seriously question their rank and place in the sport.

I think we all know that if union was as big as league in Australia then the Wallbies record against the All Blacks would be much closer to that of the Kangaroos vs the Kiwis.

Perhaps the record would be closer but nowhere near close to Australia wiping the floor with every other nation as you say they would. League in Australia has a 16 team competition which you would lying if you said was significantly better than the Super 15, Top 14, Aviva Premiership, ITM Cup or Currie Cup. Kangaroos, Wallabies, Kiwis and All Blacks ; really is international sport isn't it?
Anyway contrary to most who post in this forum this is actually a stadium forum.

Do the Kangaroos and All Blacks not wipe the floor with every other nation?
How many Rugby teams have at numerous times put 50 points up against their nearest rivals?

Yes we are getting side tracked, my original comments were directed at GanEden.

Bring on the World cup. I say don't worry about the Wallabies, their Backs are just x-factor and little more with no consistant Goal kickers. They won't make the Final.

IMHO, if the standings of union and league were reversed in Australia, it wouldn't affect international union nearly as much as it would international league - the ARL/NRL have always had a rather insular attitude where State of Origin and the NRL are top priority and international tours/tournaments come a distant second, to the detriment of the world game as a whole. If they weren't top dog in their own back yard, they'd probably be working a lot harder on the international element.

Do the Kangaroos and All Blacks not wipe the floor with every other nation?

I'll check.

Kangaroos' last games v Four Nations opposition:

England: Won 34-14
France: Won 42-4
New Zealand: Won 20-10
Papua New Guinea: Won 42-0

All Blacks' last games v Tier 1 opposition:

Argentina: Won 25-19
Australia: Lost 20-25
England: Won 26-16
France: Won 39-12
Ireland: Won 38-18
Italy: Won 20-6
Scotland: Won 49-3
South Africa: Lost 5-18
Wales: Won 37-25

I wouldn't call either "wiping the floor", no.

RL is still bigger then RU in Oz, no matter how you try to dress it up. Your pathetic sport has been owned. Next....

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http://www.odt.co.nz/files/story/2011/08/ami_stadium_photo_nzpa_4e40b0086d.jpeg


http://img.skysports.com/11/08/800x600/AMI-Stadium-air-view_2633917.jpg

Poor AMI Stadium.
Anyone know what the likely outcome is?
I know the Hadley Stadium will be demolished but the rest?

Poor AMI Stadium.
Anyone know what the likely outcome is?
I know the Hadley Stadium will be demolished but the rest?

there's all sorts of in fighting going on at the moment between the cricket and rugby people... not to mention insurance issues etc... it's safe to say it's not going to be used for at least the next year... and it seems pretty touch and go whether it's repairable at all.

there's already plenty of talk about alternatives... especially looking at the success of dunedin's new indoor stadium. They're taking the turf and lighting to rugby league park for the next super 15 season... which suggests there's not too much hope for the future...

my favourite grounds... speaking as a kiwi... i have to admit suncorp stadium has the best atmosphere i have seen... the closeness of the crowd plus the height of the stands gives it a real imposing feel.

if i were christchurch... i'd be taking note of how good that facility is.

You could see a post in my blog about Twickenham Stadium and Twickenham Fine Ales: http://posavasosderugby.blogspot.com/2011/11/twickenham-fine-ales.html (http://posavasosderugby.blogspot.com/2011/11/twickenham-fine-ales.html)

You could see a post in my blog about Twickenham Stadium and Twickenham Fine Ales: http://posavasosderugby.blogspot.com/2011/11/twickenham-fine-ales.html (http://posavasosderugby.blogspot.com/2011/11/twickenham-fine-ales.html)

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Why do Rugby goal posts still have two supports? Has the IRB considered changing to single support goal posts?

A new superb stadium has arisen in Dunedin New Zealand.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5194/5813555354_ca5c8a9192.jpg

The new Forsyth Barr Stadium here in action at the Rugby World Cup 2011.

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/304701_10150324555534699_148971844698_7805364_1412503981_n.jpg

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/316887_10150316655999699_148971844698_7764013_1196340227_n.jpg

http://static.stuff.co.nz/1355621371/766/8086766.jpg

http://marshallday.com/sites/marshallday.com/files/imagecache/project-page-large/Eden%20Park%20Aerial(2).jpg

Eden Park could be a great rugby stadium, if it weren't for the need to accommodate cricket...

Why do Rugby goal posts still have two supports? Has the IRB considered changing to single support goal posts?

It looks better and is more stable.

Eden Park could be a great rugby stadium, if it weren't for the need to accommodate cricket... Well technically, it started as a cricket ground that came to accommodate rugby.

But since the upgrade it's actually a really venue to watch rugby at.

http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/mm/Photo/Tournament/Home/02/06/35/63/2063563_IPDNEWS.jpg

http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/mm/Photo/NewsMedia/MediaZone/02/04/29/68/2042968_IPDNEWS.jpg

http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/2847/twickenham660.jpg

http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/46124000/jpg/_46124162_twickers_getty.jpg

Rugby is a minority sport in Spain. Nevertheless there are certain fans in large population centres. Here plays the Costa de Almería, the local team in a stadium constructed in times of Franquismo:


http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/53/9192648.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/812/9192648.jpg/)

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/6925/ejuvevista6.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/12/ejuvevista6.jpg/)

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/9858/cdrugbycostaalmeria2701.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/254/cdrugbycostaalmeria2701.jpg/)

http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/8923/sinttulomu.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/838/sinttulomu.jpg/)

http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/mm/Photo/NewsMedia/MediaZone/02/04/29/68/2042968_IPDNEWS.jpg

Thats the Millenium Stadium in Cardiff

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/4019/capturedcran20110206132.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8150/7407313032_3d9be0a72c_b.jpg

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/9471/30065323744909b77e4bb.jpg

Yes , That is the Millenium Stadium in Cardiff


Thats the Millenium Stadium in Cardiff

You're both wrong. It's the Millennium Stadium!

Been to a few to watch rugby in NZ and UK.

- Westpac, Wellington, NZ
- Eden Park, Auckland, NZ
- Waikato Stadium, Hamilton, NZ
- AMI Stadium, Christchurch, NZ
- Twickenham, London, UK
- Millennium, Cardiff, UK
- Murrayfield, Edinburgh, UK

I'd say Twickenham is my favourite to place to watch games, but my god is it a pain to to/from.

Been to a few to watch rugby in NZ and UK.

- Westpac, Wellington, NZ
- Eden Park, Auckland, NZ
- Waikato Stadium, Hamilton, NZ
- AMI Stadium, Christchurch, NZ
- Twickenham, London, UK
- Millennium, Cardiff, UK
- Murrayfield, Edinburgh, UK

I'd say Twickenham is my favourite to place to watch games, but my god is it a pain to to/from.

I've paid to watch rugby at:

The Recreation Ground, Bath
Wembley Stadium, London
Ireland Avenue, Nottingham
Twickenham Stadium, London
Ballymore, Brisbane
Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
Milnthorpe Green, Wakefield
College Green, Wakefield
Claro Road, Harrogate
Headingley Stadium, Leeds
Laund Hill, Huddersfield
Walkers Stadium, Leicester
Edgeley Park, Stockport

and, in a couple of hours, I'll have been to Kingston Park, Newcastle. :)

and, in a couple of hours, I'll have been to Kingston Park, Newcastle. :)

Verdict: it'll be nice when it's finished. :lol:

The West Stand is pretty good, with decent facilities inside, and I imagine the South Stand is similar. The North Stand is a mirror of the South Stand but without the roof, and no facilities at the back (just the walls are there!). I don't know what the original clubhouse is like, but we were next to it in the North East Stand, which is basically a few steps and picnic tables!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/483699_10151281051661794_636332714_n.jpg

Next stop: Salford City Stadium in March. for Sale v Bath.