Bedfordshire Bronco Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 5 minutes ago, Damien said: Yes. It's a big stadium and makes a statement in a way that Headingley doesn't. It has also held many great RL events over the years. One big West Yorkshire venue is far more preferable than having two, as we did this year, and Headingley really shouldn't be big enough. The game needs to think bigger. It is an absolute dump in every single way 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomersall Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 34 minutes ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said: Are you serious?? We are going to restrict ticket holders to people under 5'8" who can actually fit in those tiny seats? Anfield isn’t much better either. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 14 minutes ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said: It is an absolute dump in every single way Well many grounds are. Headingley is sub 20k and has an open terrace, it's hardly luxury. If we are having 1 West Yorkshire test, which we should, then that isn't good enough and we shouldbe aiming for more. You moan about Old Trafford and say you won't go there either. That doesn't mean stadiums like that and Elland Road don't sell as bigger and more prestigious events. The fact is that Elland Road has got some great crowds for RL events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17 stone giant Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 Headingley Fulham/Brentford Wigan Undecided about whether London should be first or second. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 20 minutes ago, Gomersall said: Anfield isn’t much better either. Anfield is easily the most cramped of any stadium I've been in. People were literally standing in the aisles and leaving because they couldn't cope with the seats at the 4 nations there. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRLandSL Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 Personally I would much rather see England take on Australia or New Zealand. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring back GB Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 I'm not sure a Samoa series has even been confirmed yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_57 Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 London (something 25-40k?), Wigan, Leeds/Hull. Hopefully the timing works a bit better this year and both teams can play warm up games against France/Wales/Ireland/Scotland. Although I’d think if Samoa can they’ll try and play a game Vs Tonga before their respective tour/tournament starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eal Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Leigh Workington Widnes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomersall Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 7 hours ago, Damien said: Anfield is easily the most cramped of any stadium I've been in. People were literally standing in the aisles and leaving because they couldn't cope with the seats at the 4 nations there. It’s strange IMO that a club that has been involved in two tragic incidents of fans being crushed should try and cram as many people as possible into a stand. Money again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSaint Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 8 hours ago, Bring back GB said: I'm not sure a Samoa series has even been confirmed yet I think Woolf has said the same - trying to organise a Samoa vs Tonga game or series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Browny Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 For those mentioning Hull, just a reminder that it pulled a lower crowd than Huddersfield at RLWC2021 for a far more attractive QF. 3 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...
Eddie Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 18 minutes ago, GeordieSaint said: I think Woolf has said the same - trying to organise a Samoa vs Tonga game or series. I’d like to think Samoa would prefer a three match series in England to a one off game against Tonga in Australia. Though presumably it depends on what the NRL tell them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 1 minute ago, Just Browny said: For those mentioning Hull, just a reminder that it pulled a lower crowd than Huddersfield at RLWC2021 for a far more attractive QF. I was at that Hull QF, couldn’t believe how few people there were there, for an absolutely belting game of rugby. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie Gordon Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Let's get it announced. If Samoa don't fancy it, let's get something else announced. But before the end of the year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled Wiganer Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 30 minutes ago, Eddie said: I was at that Hull QF, couldn’t believe how few people there were there, for an absolutely belting game of rugby. Hull crowds for internationals have been rubbish for the last decade. Headingley, Wigan and Brentford would suit me, though they’d old aim higher in London if they have a marketing budget. It feels though that we have a catch 22 with the RFL. They seem to have virtually no one selling or marketing effectively (or who could organise the ticketing: sales 101). And so bring in far less money than they should, and so don’t bring in more people for marketing and selling… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojo Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 34 minutes ago, Eddie said: I’d like to think Samoa would prefer a three match series in England to a one off game against Tonga in Australia. Though presumably it depends on what the NRL tell them. I think you underestimate the rivalry and marketing value a Samoa vs Tonga match can attract. If it's a 3 game series then Samoa will definitely stay. 3 games series in Auckland, Sydney and Melbourne will be a sell out. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_57 Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Tonga & Samoa playing a 3 game series would throw the pacific championship structure out the window or at best cause a major shuffle. I doubt that will happen seeing as the government is funding the tournaments. Far more like either Samoa stay and play in the tournament or play a one off test V Tonga before heading to England. A 3 games series V Tonga is highly unlikely. It would be good to see some warm ups this time for as many teams as possible. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie Gordon Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 16 minutes ago, jim_57 said: Tonga & Samoa playing a 3 game series would throw the pacific championship structure out the window or at best cause a major shuffle. I doubt that will happen seeing as the government is funding the tournaments. Far more like either Samoa stay and play in the tournament or play a one off test V Tonga before heading to England. A 3 games series V Tonga is highly unlikely. ... True. The danger for the RFL is not a TON-SAM series but the Pacific Cup running with 4 teams. If I were SAM, I'd prefer the Pacific Cup. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 50 minutes ago, Mojo said: I think you underestimate the rivalry and marketing value a Samoa vs Tonga match can attract. If it's a 3 game series then Samoa will definitely stay. 3 games series in Auckland, Sydney and Melbourne will be a sell out. A sell out, seriously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathius Hellwege Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 55 minutes ago, Mojo said: I think you underestimate the rivalry and marketing value a Samoa vs Tonga match can attract. If it's a 3 game series then Samoa will definitely stay. 3 games series in Auckland, Sydney and Melbourne will be a sell out. do you read about the Pacific Championshi the alst four weeks it will happen again in 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Eddie said: I’d like to think Samoa would prefer a three match series in England to a one off game against Tonga in Australia. Though presumably it depends on what the NRL tell them. If the schedule next year is similar to this year there is scope to do both and for Samoa to play Tonga before flying to the UK. The NRL Grand Final this year was 2 weeks before the SL final. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marrafan Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Disappointing that the same old venues are being touted. Should definitely be one in London. Hull should get one, great stadium always a decent crowd. As ambitions and expectations for crowds aren’t too high what about Brunton Park, Carlisle? Capacity18000 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 27 minutes ago, Marrafan said: Disappointing that the same old venues are being touted. Should definitely be one in London. Hull should get one, great stadium always a decent crowd. As ambitions and expectations for crowds aren’t too high what about Brunton Park, Carlisle? Capacity18000 It’s only being touted in this forum tbf, not by the RFL, who haven’t even announced a tour yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 (edited) England v Samoa in the World Cup semi final in a famous stadium drew 40k to Arsenal. I’d love to share in the optimism but I don’t understand why so many on this forum think Brentford would sell out for a November test match against Samoa. Edited November 7, 2023 by Eddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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