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[Futtocks]

Bad weather in the UK, train strikes, the issues over international TV rights which killed the tournament's biggest revenue stream, over ambitious choices with venues, significant lack of pre-sales (despite the early on-sale, Twickenham was the only match that had more than a couple of thousand pre-sales) all contributed to what was the 2000 RLWC... throw in scheduling that just compounded the issues (opening the tournament in Belfast, playing the likes of England v Australia in front of lots of empty seats all hurt).

It wasn't strikes on the railways, it was the virtual paralysis of the entire national network after a major rail disaster, where every mile of track had to be checked for cracks. I remember commuting on the Thameslink line during those times, and it was a nightmare, even for a short journey within London.

[brooza]

any news on that and/or TV deals both domestic and international?

Something due to be announced soon

[my missus]

It wasn't strikes on the railways, it was the virtual paralysis of the entire national network after a major rail disaster, where every mile of track had to be checked for cracks. I remember commuting on the Thameslink line during those times, and it was a nightmare, even for a short journey within London.

yeah i remember having to stand up on the train all the way to london the train going no faster than 40mph, there was some terrible weather as well.

[Johnoco]

yeah i remember having to stand up on the train all the way to london the train going no faster than 40mph,.

That's not the norm then?

[DugSWRLgan]

Good to see that North Stand Tier 2 Tickets are now available to buy for the final at Old trafford.

The advertisment at Cardiff was concerning on Saturday though.

I attended the Wales v Ireland Six Nations game at the millenium stadium with a 74,500 attendance and spent the entire night after going from bar to bar, walking around the city and i seen no mention of it whatsoever. Ridiculous thought not advertising during the this time. Speedway at the stadium got a crowd of £50,000 BECAUSE THEY ADVERTISED so stupid if they are not doing this in a Rugby Fanatical nation.

[DugSWRLgan]

At least its advertised on the Millenium Stadium Website I suppose

http://www.millenniu...vents/27346.php

Also theres a Facebook Fan page called Cardiff:Rugby League World Cup 2013 like this page and tell your friends baout it build momentum towards this event.

[South Wakefield Sharks]

Kick-off times to be announced any time now according to RLWC2013.

One thing that is very different about this world cup, and this is part of the Richard Lewis legacy is that everyone in RL in the UK, knows that the pinnacle of 2013 as far as rugby league goes is the World Cup. It's not the challenge cup, or the grand final, its 30 November at Old Trafford.

For far, far too long, the club game has been what it is all about and international game afterwards. This year, every player, journalist, even Sky on the opening night of SL, is talking about the world cup at the end of 2013.

That is as it should be. Richard Lewis often said that the biggest area for growth in rugby league lay in the international game, and it is looking like the 2013 World Cup is going to be another step towards that.

Note the Kingstone Cider deal for the championship today and their link to England RL and how great it is "in world cup year".

[West Country Eagle]

Kick-off times to be announced any time now according to RLWC2013.

One thing that is very different about this world cup, and this is part of the Richard Lewis legacy is that everyone in RL in the UK, knows that the pinnacle of 2013 as far as rugby league goes is the World Cup. It's not the challenge cup, or the grand final, its 30 November at Old Trafford.

For far, far too long, the club game has been what it is all about and international game afterwards. This year, every player, journalist, even Sky on the opening night of SL, is talking about the world cup at the end of 2013.

That is as it should be. Richard Lewis often said that the biggest area for growth in rugby league lay in the international game, and it is looking like the 2013 World Cup is going to be another step towards that.

Note the Kingstone Cider deal for the championship today and their link to England RL and how great it is "in world cup year".

There was a RLWC 2013 Bristol marketing/steering group meeting earlier today. Couldn't attend myself but I'm pleased that they seem to be meeting every few weeks to put in place plans to really hammer the promotion. Lots of stuff being planned with schools to raise awareness and drive sales. Should be lots of announcements soon on that score.

[Rob]

Ticket sales have now exceeded 100,000, and the lower tier at Wembley has now sold out, or virtually sold out. So that's 20% of the tickets shifted already.

Apologies if this has been posted elsewhere, I haven't seen it.

This is from the horses mouth, so to speak. Ray Tennant at the RFL, today, and happy to be quoted as such.

There's one amateur club over in Yorkshire who are taking 14 coaches so far!!

[hindle xiii]

Ticket sales have now exceeded 100,000, and the lower tier at Wembley has now sold out, or virtually sold out. So that's 20% of the tickets shifted already.

Apologies if this has been posted elsewhere, I haven't seen it.

This is from the horses mouth, so to speak. Ray Tennant at the RFL, today, and happy to be quoted as such.

There's one amateur club over in Yorkshire who are taking 14 coaches so far!!

Shamazeballs.

[dcc]

Ticket sales have now exceeded 100,000, and the lower tier at Wembley has now sold out, or virtually sold out. So that's 20% of the tickets shifted already.

Apologies if this has been posted elsewhere, I haven't seen it.

This is from the horses mouth, so to speak. Ray Tennant at the RFL, today, and happy to be quoted as such.

There's one amateur club over in Yorkshire who are taking 14 coaches so far!!

I don;t suppose it was mentioned when they expect the upper tier to go on sale?

[John Rhino]

Wonder if the "ring of indifference" at Wembley will be filled for a world cup.

I'm not holding my breath.

[John Rhino]

There's one amateur club over in Yorkshire who are taking 14 coaches so far!!

That's impressive. We've managed to fill one coach and our reason is still months away.

[Rob]

I don;t suppose it was mentioned when they expect the upper tier to go on sale?

No, sorry..

[DugSWRLgan]

Im so chuffed with all this positive talk and good news about the world cup.

But mmm Isnt this the same RFL that practically said last year that the Magic Weekend was close to sell out and it ended up with an average gate the same as when Cardiff held it and much closer to the heartlands?

[Rascal Bongo Stork]

Wonder if the "ring of indifference" at Wembley will be filled for a world cup.

I'm not holding my breath.

I doubt it very much! I was there last night for England v Brazil and there were loads of empty seats in there. If they cant be arsed for that they certainly wont be arsed for Rugby League. Sarries v Quins a different kettle of fish altogether I'm sure - tossers ;-)

[Gav Wilson]

Im so chuffed with all this positive talk and good news about the world cup.

But mmm Isnt this the same RFL that practically said last year that the Magic Weekend was close to sell out and it ended up with an average gate the same as when Cardiff held it and much closer to the heartlands?

THEY WERE ALL HOLOGRAMS : ((((((((( CM

[Jim from Oz]

TThe lower tier at Wembley has now sold out, or virtually sold out.

how many tickets does that equate to?

[roughyedspud]

34,303

Edited by roughyedspud, 08 February 2013 - 08:30 AM.

[dcc]

No, sorry..

Cheers