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Best rugby stadium in world ?
« on: September 20, 2021, 04:50:10 PM »
https://www.liverugbytickets.co.uk/rugby-news/18051/study-reveals-the-world-s-best-rugby-stadiums.html

 Looks slightly biased towards English grounds  and some dubious calls at that. Based on trip advisor reports (hadn’t even thought about doing one for CBS arena) . Wether we Feature in middle 10 not sure.

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Re: Best rugby stadium in world ?
« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2021, 05:38:14 PM »
The Rec clearly the best, all that scaffolding and open seating, just cant beat getting soaked.

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Re: Best rugby stadium in world ?
« Reply #2 on: September 20, 2021, 06:22:38 PM »
Plus 1,  Laterontoday.  You can also get sunstroke and also get snowed on, but not at the same time.

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Re: Best rugby stadium in world ?
« Reply #3 on: September 20, 2021, 06:23:34 PM »
Plus 1,  Laterontoday.  You can also get sunstroke and also get snowed on, but not at the same time.

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Re: Best rugby stadium in world ?
« Reply #4 on: September 20, 2021, 07:30:19 PM »
Well, they've nailed the rating for the Stade de France.

A ballache to get to and just about every seat is miles from the pitch. 

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Re: Best rugby stadium in world ?
« Reply #5 on: September 20, 2021, 07:41:14 PM »
I note that the ratings are given by clearly biased fans!!!. The Wreck is shoite, closely followed by Welford Road.

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Re: Best rugby stadium in world ?
« Reply #6 on: September 20, 2021, 08:43:45 PM »
Stade Mayol everything a rugby stadium should be.

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Re: Best rugby stadium in world ?
« Reply #7 on: September 21, 2021, 08:55:56 AM »
 The Rec???  ;D ;D ;D ;D

Scored out of 10 on:
  • Atmosphere
    Cleanliness
    Affordability
    Food

Not only are the facilities at the Rec bad, the prices they charge for getting soaked / sunstroke / snowed on are an absolute joke.  The only thing going for it is a central location in a cracking city, but that seemingly wasn't one of the things it was scored on.

And have to agree with bigad, Mayol has been really harshly scored.  Great location, cracking atmosphere both inside during the match and outside before and after, and friendly locals.  What's not to like?

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Re: Best rugby stadium in world ?
« Reply #8 on: September 21, 2021, 10:22:13 AM »
Well, they've nailed the rating for the Stade de France.

A ballache to get to and just about every seat is miles from the pitch.

I went to the first game there in ? 1997 France v England.

There was a gap between the roof and the side walls all around the stadium. The sunlight blinded everyone on one half of the ground for the entire second half. No taxis, and a 7 mile walk back to the hotel.

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Re: Best rugby stadium in world ?
« Reply #9 on: September 21, 2021, 11:31:45 AM »
I'm more surprised at Allianz Park, or Stone X as it is now. Atmosphere, what Atmosphere?

The one stadium I wouldn't go back too.

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Re: Best rugby stadium in world ?
« Reply #10 on: September 21, 2021, 12:49:46 PM »
I'd put Brentford pretty high on the list, enjoyed visiting there and am definitely going back.
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Re: Best rugby stadium in world ?
« Reply #11 on: September 21, 2021, 01:25:43 PM »
I'd put Brentford pretty high on the list, enjoyed visiting there and am definitely going back.

Agree with that, enjoyed our visit last season.

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Re: Best rugby stadium in world ?
« Reply #12 on: September 21, 2021, 02:25:31 PM »
I'd put Brentford pretty high on the list, enjoyed visiting there and am definitely going back.

Agree with that, enjoyed our visit last season.

Agree too.
 Chances are that reviews used were pre opening of this stadium.

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Re: Best rugby stadium in world ?
« Reply #13 on: September 21, 2021, 03:54:44 PM »
Plus 1,  Laterontoday.  You can also get sunstroke and also get snowed on, but not at the same time.

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