goldcoaster 160 Report post Posted November 28, 2018 (edited) A bit of an off-season banter thread, but I saw an article recently about the most picturesque football grounds in the world and saw some stunning locations in Croatia, Andorra and Iceland. Now I know Rugby League won’t have the same dramatic scenery for our grounds, but we do have some nice locations like WIN Stadium in Wollongong with its beach background and Central Coast Stadium with its palm trees. What are some nice Rugby grounds in the UK in terms of scenery? I’m not familiar with all of the grounds, but the amateur club Siddal has a very picturesque ground (below) with its dramatic backdrop. What are some others? Edited November 28, 2018 by goldcoaster Add photo 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oliver Clothesoff 2,805 Report post Posted November 28, 2018 Doesn’t Underbank have train arches in the background? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EastLondonMike 1,473 Report post Posted November 28, 2018 Always quite liked Leichardt with all the tree's as backdrop. Feels very 'local'. 1 Quote Newham Dockers - Champions 2013. Rugby League For East London. 100% Cockney Rugby League!Twitter: @NewhamDockersRL - Get following! www.newhamdockers.co.uk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deluded pom? 6,598 Report post Posted November 28, 2018 The Boulevard. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goldcoaster 160 Report post Posted November 28, 2018 24 minutes ago, Oliver Clothesoff said: Doesn’t Underbank have train arches in the background? This one? Very nice 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usain bolt 82 Report post Posted November 28, 2018 Most Cumbrian grounds have nice views and are set in scenic surroundings. Kells, egremont and wath brow all in the ncl premier division for example. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derwent 2,233 Report post Posted November 28, 2018 Kells ARLFC, looking over the Solway Firth to Scotland.... 13 Quote I’m not prejudiced, I hate everybody equally Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usain bolt 82 Report post Posted November 28, 2018 9 minutes ago, goldcoaster said: This one? Very nice I don't recall seeing this when I last visited underbank, unless they've changed grounds. They are set in the countryside, and have a stone wall that runs the length of the pitch, that comes very close to the corner flag in one of the corners. The odd cows head appears over the wall from time to time, ha 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usain bolt 82 Report post Posted November 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, Derwent said: Kells ARLFC, looking over the Solway Firth to Scotland.... This picture, Thatto heath first visit, 2017, lovely welcoming place with stunning views. Obviously depending on the weather!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob 160 Report post Posted November 28, 2018 Papcastle Road (Broughton Red Rose, Cumbria). Great views of the mountains in one direction, River Derwent a field away in another direction and no buildings in the immediate vicinity (other than the changing rooms). The pitch is about as flat as the Cumbrian fells and on more than one occasion I recall herding sheep off the pitch before training. It's a shame the first team has folded, only junior rugby there at the moment I believe. 2 Quote www.heyshamatoms.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Copa 4,179 Report post Posted November 28, 2018 Kiama 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Methven Hornet 378 Report post Posted November 28, 2018 47 minutes ago, goldcoaster said: This one? Very nice Isn't that Slaithwaite? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Methven Hornet 378 Report post Posted November 28, 2018 44 minutes ago, Derwent said: Kells ARLFC, looking over the Solway Firth to Scotland.... As soon as I saw the title of the thread I thought of Kells. Spectacular surroundings (and just a good drop-kick from my grandparent's old house). 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RP London 2,339 Report post Posted November 28, 2018 1 hour ago, goldcoaster said: This one? Very nice Naughty boy thats Huddersfield RUFC!!! will be there in a couple of weeks with my sons junior RU team.. i feel dirty even saying that lovely ground though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davo5 3,667 Report post Posted November 28, 2018 Wath Brow. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RP London 2,339 Report post Posted November 28, 2018 heres underbank... nearly ended up in/on that wall on a couple of occasions! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cumbrian Fanatic 1,090 Report post Posted November 28, 2018 Just now, Davo5 said: Wath Brow. Beat me to it Davo. I was going to put that I hate to say it but The Brow's ground takes some beating and the old sportsfield was probably even better - apart from the walk back. Kells when they play on the welfare looking over Whitehaven to the fells isn't too shabby either on a nice day 1 Quote 100% League 0% Union Just because I don't know doesn't mean I don't understand Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usain bolt 82 Report post Posted November 28, 2018 Another from kells Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonM 2,495 Report post Posted November 28, 2018 (edited) Certain of the French clubs play in some of Europe's most scenic spots. Wingham Park, home of the West Coast Rugby League where NZ played GB in 1954, has a pretty scenic backdrop. Not much in the way of rainforest or glaciers around UK club grounds... Show Reply Edited November 28, 2018 by JonM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnM 6,735 Report post Posted November 28, 2018 Great images, great locations apart from the Huddersfield one, of course. The Wath Brow ones? Both taken in summer? 2 Quote Four legs good - two legs bad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wiltshire Warrior Dragon 992 Report post Posted November 28, 2018 4 minutes ago, JonM said: Certain of the French clubs play in some of Europe's most scenic spots. Not a great photo, but Wingham Park, home of the West Coast Rugby League where NZ played GB in 1954, has a pretty scenic backdrop. Not much in the way of rainforest or glaciers around UK club grounds... Show Reply I agree with you, JonM based on the pictures sometimes posted by audois and other French correspondents on here. Perhaps we can se some more pictures of the French grounds, please? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkw 4,200 Report post Posted November 28, 2018 45 minutes ago, Cumbrian Fanatic said: Beat me to it Davo. I was going to put that I hate to say it but The Brow's ground takes some beating and the old sportsfield was probably even better - apart from the walk back. Kells when they play on the welfare looking over Whitehaven to the fells isn't too shabby either on a nice day Walking down to the old brow pitch in horizontal sleet was never ever fun.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oliver Clothesoff 2,805 Report post Posted November 28, 2018 1 hour ago, RP London said: Naughty boy thats Huddersfield RUFC!!! will be there in a couple of weeks with my sons junior RU team.. i feel dirty even saying that lovely ground though Sure Huddersfield Academy have played there before. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davo5 3,667 Report post Posted November 28, 2018 26 minutes ago, JohnM said: Great images, great locations apart from the Huddersfield one, of course. The Wath Brow ones? Both taken in summer? Same day !! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deluded pom? 6,598 Report post Posted November 28, 2018 I recall a few years back seeing a picture of a French lower league club with the Pyrenees as the backdrop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
