Just Browny Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 I thought it would be interesting to have a thread with all of the things going on around the World Cup that are not the rugby itself (or ticket sales!). A World Cup should bring lots of fanfare around it and people to our shores who we might not necessarily get the chance to meet or see, and it is also a chance to celebrate our history and heritage. I hope there are things like trophy tours and squads visiting schools and I would like to hear about them. I'll get the ball rolling with something I saw advertised as I came off the M62 last week: Benji Marshall doing talks in Warrington, Huddersfield, Whitehaven and Hull from 13-16 October. https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/huddersfield/clarion-cedar-court-huddersfield-hotel/benji-marshall-in-huddersfield/e-eppgqy 4 I can confirm 30+ less sales for Scotland vs Italy at Workington, after this afternoons test purchase for the Tonga match, £7.50 is extremely reasonable, however a £2.50 'delivery' fee for a walk in purchase is beyond taking the mickey, good luck with that, it's cheaper on the telly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragingbull Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 I can confirm MJK sports event always put on absolutely fantastic events. The best on the circuit no doubt 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RigbyLuger Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 Forty 20 are doing a tour, but haven't announced the other dates yet! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 38 minutes ago, Just Browny said: I thought it would be interesting to have a thread with all of the things going on around the World Cup that are not the rugby itself (or ticket sales!). A World Cup should bring lots of fanfare around it and people to our shores who we might not necessarily get the chance to meet or see, and it is also a chance to celebrate our history and heritage. I hope there are things like trophy tours and squads visiting schools and I would like to hear about them. I'll get the ball rolling with something I saw advertised as I came off the M62 last week: Benji Marshall doing talks in Warrington, Huddersfield, Whitehaven and Hull from 13-16 October. https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/huddersfield/clarion-cedar-court-huddersfield-hotel/benji-marshall-in-huddersfield/e-eppgqy For the Women's Euro's and the 4 games that were played at the LSV in Leigh, there was advertising and buntings strung across the main streets well in advance of the tournament, and on game day the town centre was closed off to traffic, there was stalls and tents erected on the town hall square to cater for and promote the games for the fans, well we have the opportunity just a few short weeks later for the RFL/WC Organisating body to celebrate our sport in the same manner with the 3 RLWC games at the LSV, so what do you think will happen, I will have a guess at ZILCH ALL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 Just now, Harry Stottle said: For the Women's Euro's and the 4 games that were played at the LSV in Leigh, there was advertising and buntings strung across the main streets well in advance of the tournament, and on game day the town centre was closed off to traffic, there was stalls and tents erected on the town hall square to cater for and promote the games for the fans, well we have the opportunity just a few short weeks later for the RFL/WC Organisating body to celebrate our sport in the same manner with the 3 RLWC games at the LSV, so what do you think will happen, I will have a guess at ZILCH ALL. In hand with the council. Think the roundabout stuff on the bypass was being replaced this weekend. I noticed at the Bolton game yesterday that the roadside banners are already up there. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 2 minutes ago, Leyther_Matt said: In hand with the council. Think the roundabout stuff on the bypass was being replaced this weekend. I noticed at the Bolton game yesterday that the roadside banners are already up there. Thanks Matt, but we are a few short weeks away and what you have said is not advertising as such if you don't go down the bypass you won't know, all we seem to do in RL is preach to the already converted, apart from the notices inside the ground for corporate sales for the WC games I have not seen anything anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomersall Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 The WC trophies have been touring around for a while now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Browny Posted September 18 Author Share Posted September 18 26 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said: For the Women's Euro's and the 4 games that were played at the LSV in Leigh, there was advertising and buntings strung across the main streets well in advance of the tournament, and on game day the town centre was closed off to traffic, there was stalls and tents erected on the town hall square to cater for and promote the games for the fans, well we have the opportunity just a few short weeks later for the RFL/WC Organisating body to celebrate our sport in the same manner with the 3 RLWC games at the LSV, so what do you think will happen, I will have a guess at ZILCH ALL. I think you have a valid point and the Women's Euro is a very good comparison, but I was hoping this thread could be about things that are happening rather than things we think should be. 1 I can confirm 30+ less sales for Scotland vs Italy at Workington, after this afternoons test purchase for the Tonga match, £7.50 is extremely reasonable, however a £2.50 'delivery' fee for a walk in purchase is beyond taking the mickey, good luck with that, it's cheaper on the telly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbrian Fanatic Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 Pretty sure there is a fan zone on Newcastle quayside during the opening weekend of the world cup Not strictly World Cup but MJK Sports Events are doing an audience with Gordon Tallis with special guest Terry O'Connor, refereed by Barry McDermott (Flyer says Brian McDermott) - 4th November Keighly, 11th Whitehaven, 18th Warrington After the World Cup Mal Meninga is being interviewed by Emma Jones in Whitehaven on 26th Nov, I think there are other shows but not sure where or when they are 4 100% League 0% Union Just because I don't know doesn't mean I don't understand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Frisky Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 1 hour ago, Harry Stottle said: For the Women's Euro's and the 4 games that were played at the LSV in Leigh, there was advertising and buntings strung across the main streets well in advance of the tournament, and on game day the town centre was closed off to traffic, there was stalls and tents erected on the town hall square to cater for and promote the games for the fans, well we have the opportunity just a few short weeks later for the RFL/WC Organisating body to celebrate our sport in the same manner with the 3 RLWC games at the LSV, so what do you think will happen, I will have a guess at ZILCH ALL. Were there buses from the train station to the ground? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsontown Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 Loads of advertising on the Tyne and Wear metro when I was there last week. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Browny Posted September 18 Author Share Posted September 18 7 hours ago, Gomersall said: The WC trophies have been touring around for a while now. The trophies are at the Halifax Piece Hall on the afternoon of Friday 7th October. 2 I can confirm 30+ less sales for Scotland vs Italy at Workington, after this afternoons test purchase for the Tonga match, £7.50 is extremely reasonable, however a £2.50 'delivery' fee for a walk in purchase is beyond taking the mickey, good luck with that, it's cheaper on the telly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whippet13 Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 9 hours ago, Gomersall said: The WC trophies have been touring around for a while now. They were down in Cornwall a couple of weeks ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man of Kent Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 This is rugby but some may not know there is a PDRL tournament in Warrington from 23-30 October, featuring Adam Hills. https://www.nrl.com/news/2022/09/14/squads-named-for-upcoming-pdrl-world-cup/amp/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 10 hours ago, Mr Frisky said: Were there buses from the train station to the ground? There must have been buses directly from the Netherlands seeing as 2,500 of them managed to get to Leigh for an 8pm kick off on a Wednesday night 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 22 hours ago, Harry Stottle said: ZILCH ALL That's not a proper phrase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 36 minutes ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said: That's not a proper phrase I will write that down so I don't forget it in future, Thank you Mr Chips. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 (edited) Edited September 22 by Dave T 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 (edited) Well, it is a load of Rugby League matches, but they aren't RLWC fixtures - a tournament in Newcastle next month for schools (primary and secondary), junior rugby league clubs, touch rugby, masters, PDRL, LDRL etc. Get involved here: https://www.rlwc2021.com/squads-on-the-tyne Edited September 22 by Futtocks "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 Good stuff at Warrington. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Eel Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 Community clubs have had the opportunity to bid for £500 each of funding to put on ‘enhanced festivals’ in August and September with a view to promoting the World Cup. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunsletgreenandgold Posted September 27 Share Posted September 27 (edited) Not sure where this was best being put. I know overall sales came up a while back - if what has been said here is true, at this stage, the tournament is in a bad place from an uptake/interest point of view. Edit: Just for clarity, 1/3 million (or 333k) is the total combined sales of men's, women's and wheelchair. Absolutely miles off 750k! Edited September 27 by hunsletgreenandgold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted September 27 Share Posted September 27 4 minutes ago, hunsletgreenandgold said: Not sure where this was best being put. I know overall sales came up a while back - if what is been said hear is true, at this stage, the tournament is in a bad place from an uptake/interest point of view. RLWC has nearly double the number of matches of the Women's Euros. There was a lot of last minute buying in that tournament though, especially once it became clear how good the atmosphere in the grounds was and how well England were doing. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunsletgreenandgold Posted September 27 Share Posted September 27 4 minutes ago, gingerjon said: RLWC has nearly double the number of matches of the Women's Euros. There was a lot of last minute buying in that tournament though, especially once it became clear how good the atmosphere in the grounds was and how well England were doing. I mean that kind of makes it worse, right? We're putting a lot of faith in last minute buying if we think it'll get anywhere near 750k. Feels like 500k is a push to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted September 27 Share Posted September 27 2 minutes ago, hunsletgreenandgold said: I mean that kind of makes it worse, right? Yes, it's not great. Although the RLWC is distorted by double headers and the like - it makes a proper like for like not really suitable (either for positive or negative). We are relying a lot on people seeing the games on TV and liking the look and sound of what's going on *and* England providing a boost by going very deep in the men's tournament. 1 Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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