ChrisH

465 is the stated attendance at the Midlands Hurricanes v Rochdale Hornets game. An improvement on the couple of games I attended last season and something to build on.

I went to a couple of Hurricanes games last season. Attendance on both occasions was probably only around 200, but it’s well organised and the atmosphere is good, I get the impression that the owners are enthusiastic and ambitious. Hopefully the interest and attendances will grow next season when they move into the Alex Stadium. Looking forward to getting down there more regularly next season.

Having the ground in the City Centre is a must and a huge plus in my opinion. Hotels and literally hundreds of pubs and restaurants within a few minutes walk of St James Park makes Newcastle the ideal venue. Saves messing around getting buses and taxis and just makes it a much more enjoyable experience.

Off to the Hurricanes for the first time this afternoon with my Dad and brother. Will be interesting to see what the set up, attendance and atmosphere are like, as well as the game itself of course

I guessed there would be other RL clubs in the Birmingham area but as far as I’m aware this is the first time we’ve had a club in the third tier of the game.

This is excellent news for me, a 20 minute bus ride away. I’ll definitely go to a few games this season. Let’s hope they can put down some permanent roots here and build the club and fan base in the longer term. It’s great for Birmingham to finally have a rugby league club!

Highs - Australia v New Zealand semi final was brilliant. The best game of Rugby League I’ve seen in my life (I can’t think of a better one!). In fact I’m struggling to think of a better sporting event in the last 20 years or so. - The England v Samoa semi final also a great game, exciting, edge of seat drama. - Very good attendance for the final, decent attendance at Elland Road for the semi and a great crowd of 43k for the opener at St James Park - Greece, Jamaica and Samoa Lows - Some poor crowds for many of the group games