ENGLAND - Rugby World Cup 2015

[GunnerJacket]

Originally Posted by Harry1990

Millenium Stadium- 74,500 seats

If they're doing this then why not also invite Murrayfield into the mix? Seriously, I get that the structural relationship between England and Wales is different from England and Scotland, but these seem as real semantics for what the organizers are otherwise trying to achieve. Heck, even the Rugby WC in France featured some games in Scotland! I say add Edinburgh and Murrayfield to the list - Historic rugby venue with strong local support that would ensure, most likely, this is the best Rugby WC ever or possible.

Or maybe that's my Scottish heritage talking...

St James Park' - 52,387 seats (expandable up to 60,000)
Anfield Stadium (current)- 45,370 seats ( new stadium proposed 60,000 seats)
Elland Road Stadium- 39,401 seats (expandable to around 50,000 seats)
St Mary's Stadium- 32,659 seats (expandable to between 45 and 50k seats)

Somehow I don't see either Stanley Park (nee ~ Anfield) or St. James expansion being realized before this event, and I don't see St. Mary's being renovated unless they're also a late addition to a successful 2018 bid: That move doesn't seem worth it for just this event.

Elland Road, however...? True, Leeds remains mired in League play but should at least be contending for Premiership play by then. Given that Elland Road would almost definitely be in line for use in 2018, and that the club could actually fill an enlarged venue, and especially considering the stadium could use some improvements I could definitely see Leeds and (sigh) Mr. Bates trying to maximize their drawing power for this event via a bigger Elland Road.

[Highveld Lion]

Rugby is becoming more and more popular in England and if you look at the sucess of the 07 world cup in France, I think all stadiums will be filled to capacity including Old Trafford, or any other larges venues anywhere in the country.

[Harry1990]

gunner jacket is right the numbers for expansion at old trafford are just the biggest they could be but it is very unlickley that OT will be that size for financial reason as there are houses behind the south stand that would have to be bought out as well as a railway line which makes it expensive.

an increase to about 82-85 is possible though by filling in the corners like before the 06 expansion

[Harry1990]

i think the IRB have said they would consider upgrading St Mary's if they deem it necesary so southampton would not have to pay any money.


with the other grounds Elland Road, Anfield or stanley park etc they are on the list of proposed venues selected by the Fa to be chosen if England are succesful. so all expansions will have to be pay for by the clubs in question and the FA, but if England win the 2018 WC aswell it will be a good time to try and finish some expansion before 2015 WC so they can be tested.

[piles]

So if Wembley is being used, would the final be held there instead of Twickenham?
That would surely upset a lot of rugby tradionalists.

[Its AlL gUUd]

Twickenham will host the final

[Harry1990]

yes twickers will host the final and i believe the wembley will host both semi's and the 3/4th play of game.

emirates and old trafford to host games in the 1/4 finals

[CorliCorso]

Originally Posted by Highveld Lion

Rugby is becoming more and more popular in England and if you look at the sucess of the 07 world cup in France, I think all stadiums will be filled to capacity including Old Trafford, or any other larges venues anywhere in the country.

There's at least 6, potentially 9 stadiums on that list with a capacity of 50,000+.

England games would fill that, Scotland/Wales/Ireland games would get good crowds, but Italy v Tonga would get absolutely nowhere near, even when they give out swaths of free tickets.

[Ceefee]

Originally Posted by CharlieP

Johnny Walker is alive and well and can be seen on scotch whisky bottles up and down the land.

hahahahaha opps i meant johnny wilkonson

[IHaveNoLegs]

I'm wondering with a couple of the football grounds being used for the 2015 world cup (e.g. Old Trafford as pointed out on the previous page) if they would be willing to remove the first several rows to allow for a larger (and safer) in goal area since they will probably have to do it for the 2018 FIFA world cup anyway, (if they win the rights).

[MS20]

Originally Posted by IHaveNoLegs

I'm wondering with a couple of the football grounds being used for the 2015 world cup (e.g. Old Trafford as pointed out on the previous page) if they would be willing to remove the first several rows to allow for a larger (and safer) in goal area since they will probably have to do it for the 2018 FIFA world cup anyway, (if they win the rights).

Why would they do that? And why would they "probably" have to do it for the 2018 anyway?

[IHaveNoLegs]

Because the in goal areas in Old Trafford are far too small and too close to the fence. The stands are too close to the field to satisfy FIFA regulations.

[Harry1990]

Originally Posted by CorliCorso

There's at least 6, potentially 9 stadiums on that list with a capacity of 50,000+.

England games would fill that, Scotland/Wales/Ireland games would get good crowds, but Italy v Tonga would get absolutely nowhere near, even when they give out swaths of free tickets.

yes but italy tonga would probably be played at one of the smaller rugby or championship level grounds, and have much cheaper tickets. would fill out every game if they are staged in apropaite grounds with resonable prices.

[Harry1990]

i can't see why they would need to rip out seats if england win 2018 world cup. OT, Emirates etc host over 300 games a year with premier league, european comps etc it means there grounds have to follow strict uefa and fifa guidlines

[IHaveNoLegs]

But major tournaments have different regulations; you'll notice in champions league games how several stadiums have their first 4 or so rows of seats empty. The in goals at Old Trafford are rubbish and surely something must be done about them if they want to host any world cup games. The lowest attendence at the 2007 World Cup was 25,000 and I'm sure the attendences will only grow over time; the 2015 list of venues has a nice balanence of large and smaller venues.

[Kobo]

Its a shame they didn't put Bristol in the bid as that is a big Rugby city.

[Its AlL gUUd]

Originally Posted by Harry1990

i will post pics when i know how to post them on here. any help would be apreciated

Thought i'll give you a hand

Wembley Stadium- 90,000 Seats





Twickenham Stadium- 82,000 Seats




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Old Trafford Stadium- 76,212 Seats (expandable up to 96,000)





Millenium Stadium- 74,500 seats



Emirates Stadium- 60,355 seats





St James Park' - 52,387 seats (expandable up to 60,000)



Anfield Stadium (current)- 45,370 seats ( new stadium proposed 60,000 seats)


OR


Elland Road Stadium- 39,401 seats (expandable to around 50,000 seats)



St Mary's Stadium- 32,659 seats (expandable to between 45 and 50k seats)



Ricoh Arena Stadium- 32, 609



Welford Road Stadium- 24,000 (currently finishing expansion to 30,000 seats)

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Kingsolm Stadium- 16,500

[piles]

Originally Posted by Its AlL gUUd

Welford Road Stadium- 24,000 (currently finishing expansion to 30,000 seats)

Definitely a unique looking stadium. Am unsure if I like it or not. Any shots of the interior?

[Its AlL gUUd]

Originally Posted by piles

Definitely a unique looking stadium. Am unsure if I like it or not. Any shots of the interior?

looks like that is an older render, this is how it will look (similar but scaled down a bit):

Originally Posted by berkshire royal

There is a lot more information (webcams, more renders, videos, latest photos etc.) at the clubs official web page. http://www.leicestertigers.com/redevelopment/index.php

[MS20]

Originally Posted by IHaveNoLegs

But major tournaments have different regulations; you'll notice in champions league games how several stadiums have their first 4 or so rows of seats empty.

Clearly someone talking out of their ****. Stadiums have a few rows empty to appease sponsors, so that the advertising gets maximum exposure on TV. What on earth does that have to do with FIFA World Cups? Who don't do what UEFA do? To suggest that they will "move" Old Trafford around is complete nonsense, unless you can find evidence to support your claims.