World Cup Wrexham
 

[url=http://www.wrexham.com/news/wrexham-to-make-world-cup-bid-146781.html]Wrexham to make World Cup bid - Wrexham.com[/url]

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If we make a few quid I’m on board with the idea, even if it is rugby.

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Multi use facility, and a world cup bid, sounds like ideal focus for some grant funding...

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[QUOTE=Rob;2127339]Multi use facility, and a world cup bid, sounds like ideal focus for some grant funding...[/QUOTE]

On 27 October 2016, RLIF announced that England had won hosting rights for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.

I assume we are bidding to become a ground participant in this as England have secured the the hosting rights.
As it is held between 23 October 2021 and 27 November 2021 the disruption to the football should be minimal.
Should make some wonga on hosting and from kiosk sales as RL fans can drink all the way through the games.

Nice to see some fresh initiatives.

[QUOTE=RED2309;2127343]On 27 October 2016, RLIF announced that England had won hosting rights for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.

I assume we are bidding to become a ground participant in this as England have secured the the hosting rights.
As it is held between 23 October 2021 and 27 November 2021 the disruption to the football should be minimal.
Should make some wonga on hosting and from kiosk sales as RL fans can drink all the way through the games.

Nice to see some fresh initiatives.[/QUOTE]
Agree it's an opportunity to make money.
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Not forgetting funding to revamp the kop!

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I thought they had already shortlisted 16 stadiums and will narrow that down to 12

Wembley Stadium – London 90,000
Old Trafford – Salford 75,700
Olympic Park – London 60,045
Etihad Stadium – Manchester 60,00
St James’ Park – Newcastle 52,405
Anfield – Liverpool 45,000
Bramall Lane Stadium – Sheffield 32,600
Richoh Arena – Coventry 32,609
KCOM Stadium – Hull 25,586
DW Stadium – Wigan 25,138
John Smith’s Stadium – Huddersfield 24,500
Langtree Park – St Helens 18,000
Headingley Carnegie Stadium – Leeds 20,500
Haliwell Jones Stadium – Warrington 15,000
Keepmoat Stadium – Doncaster 15,000
Cornwall Stadium - Threemilestone 10,000

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I think the rugby league world cup is a mickey mouse tournament myself, but if we were to benefit, no complaints.

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Not even proper rugby . . .

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[I]"The Racecourse Ground was used for two games in the 2013 tournament, including a Quarter-Final where Australia hammered the USA with 5,762 watching.

The Council added: “A wonderful festival of rugby that brings tourism to the region in droves, this could be a massive boost for the local economy and tie together the community through sport. The 2013 tournament totalled over 18million viewers worldwide and put Wrexham on the Rugby League map.”[/I]

5762, how many times will Wrexham AFC top that attendance this year?

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If & it's a big if it happens it can only be good for the area & hopefully get a new Kop out of it, instead of being negative about it look at the possibilities that could come out of it, Wrexham council seem to get hammered if they don't and hammered if they do,, I listened in to radio Wales the other day where a Welshman said from Cardiff that the Welsh are a proud nation but always looking on the blackside.
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I hope we do get it but we seem a bit late coming to the table!:)

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As if we’ll get any funding to improve the stadium. Stop dreaming.

There was under 6k for the qf in 2013 so if anything they should use the Queensway or the deva instead.

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[QUOTE=Mr Wonderful;2127361]Not even proper rugby . . .[/QUOTE]

This......^^^^

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With a previous gate of under 6000 for a quarter final involving Australia can't see the RL being keen on giving Wrexham any matches.

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Two hopes - no and Bob

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We might get a game, in reality of course (and I like league as a sport) a rugby league world cup is not in any way comparable to a Union one.

But they do have expansion ideas (often pie in the sky) so am sure they will want some games to be played outside the league heartlands - Ireland has been mentioned, as has West Country and North East and I'd expect a game or two in Wales.

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Growing up in St. Helens rugby league is the only rugby!

From other forums I go on it seems that it’s very much going to based in England. Though they would sell more tickets for a Wales game in Wales than in England.
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10,600 for a rugby league game at the Racecourse. When will WFC top that attendance?
over 8,000 for Wales v USA in RLWC2013, but less for the Quarter Final as Wales didn't get past the pool stages.

Even if you don't like rugby league, a Rugby League World Cup game would do wonders for the town and show the Racecourse as a multi-use stadium and attract some much needed funding.

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Prefer RL to the Kick and Clap code.

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[QUOTE=podders;2127358]2I[B] thought they had already shortlisted 16 stadiums and will narrow that down to 1[/B]

Wembley Stadium – London 90,000
Old Trafford – Salford 75,700
Olympic Park – London 60,045
Etihad Stadium – Manchester 60,00
St James’ Park – Newcastle 52,405
Anfield – Liverpool 45,000
Bramall Lane Stadium – Sheffield 32,600
Richoh Arena – Coventry 32,609
KCOM Stadium – Hull 25,586
DW Stadium – Wigan 25,138
John Smith’s Stadium – Huddersfield 24,500
Langtree Park – St Helens 18,000
Headingley Carnegie Stadium – Leeds 20,500
Haliwell Jones Stadium – Warrington 15,000
Keepmoat Stadium – Doncaster 15,000
Cornwall Stadium - Threemilestone 10,000[/QUOTE]
It has been decided. The only reason i can see them asking for more bids is the Cornwall ground. This is still not under constuction (and never will be).
But they really don't need any more bids because the current ones are to be whittled down to 14.

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Cornwall Stadium got planning permission and voted through by Cornwall council a couple of weeks ago; intention is for Truro (who are in Conference South play offs - just possible we may play them next season) and Cornish Pirates RU to play there.

Was a long process it seems getting Cornwall council to vote through the money for the ground but looks like that will now happen.

They'll want a game or two down there I think, though it is a proper rugby union heartland area. Bit surprised Bristol and Cardiff aren't on the shortlist; the games in the last two league World Cups in Bristol have been pretty well supported.

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[QUOTE=michaelps;2140540]Cornwall Stadium got planning permission and voted through by Cornwall council a couple of weeks ago; intention is for Truro (who are in Conference South play offs - just possible we may play them next season) and Cornish Pirates RU to play there.

Was a long process it seems getting Cornwall council to vote through the money for the ground but looks like that will now happen.

They'll want a game or two down there I think, though it is a proper rugby union heartland area. Bit surprised Bristol and Cardiff aren't on the shortlist; the games in the last two league World Cups in Bristol have been pretty well supported.[/QUOTE]

Correct Cornwall Council , know locally as a rotten 'borough'. have allocated scarce funds towards the project but the consortia are scraping around for the rest of the money. know many in good old Kernow who would want the funds used more wisely.

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[quote=WrexhamO;2127363]...5762, how many times will Wrexham AFC top that attendance this year?[/quote]

Once, against Salford; twice if Tranmere don't win the playoffs.