2021 Host cities and venues

[Hello, I'm The Doctor]

The French need to let the public know the game was and still is played in France. Can't keep waiting every 8 years for a World Cup in England, and moan that their is no fixtures.

I think the best bet for a bi event in France is an annual 3game series against England (StateOfOrigin style)...

Sure, it would begin with some floggings, but that would just build the rivalry. And if Framce ever win, England wont hear the end of it.

The 3game format is a proven winner. Origin obviously and the Bledisloe Cup (the only time Australia gives a shit about Union)

 

[Storm13]

I think the best bet for a bi event in France is an annual 3game series against England (StateOfOrigin style)...

Sure, it would begin with some floggings, but that would just build the rivalry. And if Framce ever win, England wont hear the end of it.

The 3game format is a proven winner. Origin obviously and the Bledisloe Cup (the only time Australia gives a shit about Union)

England vs France has been getting worse each year it happens. If their not going to do a mid season test in France than don't bother. Would rather see a mid year Origin style game with French Catalans vs the best of Elite 1 than a game no one takes seriously. Been saying for years France need to be playing PNG in a three game series. Two National teams that have are very similar on and off the field.

 

[Burns]

League Express (UK mag) says there might be issues with Workington Stadium on their front page; anyone know more?

 

[miguel de cervantes]

England vs France has been getting worse each year it happens. If their not going to do a mid season test in France than don't bother. Would rather see a mid year Origin style game with French Catalans vs the best of Elite 1 than a game no one takes seriously. Been saying for years France need to be playing PNG in a three game series. Two National teams that have are very similar on and off the field.

Tbh PNG isn't a big media drawcard in France, and the French can beat them pretty comfortably.

The only thing that will get France going forward is Toulouse in SL. End of discussion.

 

[Storm13]

Tbh PNG isn't a big media drawcard in France, and the French can beat them pretty comfortably.

The only thing that will get France going forward is Toulouse in SL. End of discussion.

Then what should they do in the meantime if Toulouse eventualy get into SL?

What if two clubs are not enough, should we then say Avignon needs to be in SL? End of discussion.

 

[miguel de cervantes]

we'll worry about that bridge when we get to it

 

[adamkungl]

Tbh PNG isn't a big media drawcard in France, and the French can beat them pretty comfortably

Last game was a 1 point win in the 2013 WC, not exactly comfortable.
PNG have improved since then but have France?

Definitely a game I'd be interested to see

 

[Coastbloke]

I always tought PNG v France put on a decent game. Must go and look up some stats. Pretty sure France has played PNG in PNG a couple of times and got decent crowds and vice versa in France?

 

[miguel de cervantes]

I saw PNG France in Avignon and it was a pretty dour affair.

 

[Jim from Oz]

we'll worry about that bridge when we get to it

Pont d'Avignon ??

 

[Jim from Oz]

I always tought PNG v France put on a decent game. Must go and look up some stats. Pretty sure France has played PNG in PNG a couple of times and got decent crowds and vice versa in France?

• 2007: France def. Papua New Guinea 38-26 Parc des Sports (Avignon)
• 2007: France def Papua New Guinea 22-16 Stade Andre Moga, Begles (Bordeaux)

 

[Foreign Legion]

https://www.loverugbyleague.com/pos...-in-doubt-cumbria-could-lose-world-cup-games/

 

[Springs09]

https://www.loverugbyleague.com/pos...-in-doubt-cumbria-could-lose-world-cup-games/

Didn't the same thing happen in 2013?

 

[Jim from Oz]

Even if the stadium still goes ahead the timeframe to design/plan/tender/construct etc is pretty tight …

 

[Burns]

No lose I would think? Can give game to wigan etc

 

[deluded pom?]

Didn't the same thing happen in 2013?

No.

 

[Springs09]

No.

Yes it did, it's even in the article -

Back in 2013, a new stadium in Whitehaven was slated to host games before that development fell through, with games instead hosted at Derwent Park

Last time it was the new Whitehaven stadium this time it's the new Workington stadium

 

[deluded pom?]

Yes it did, it's even in the article -



Last time it was the new Whitehaven stadium this time it's the new Workington stadium

Apologies. I didn’t realise that.

 

[Bay53]

This looks really good.

I actually think the World Cup works without a great spread of venues. The advantage of having it in one area is fans can go to multiple games. Very difficult to travel around Australia and get to multiple games in a week. You could probably base yourself in Manchester, get a rail pass and attend plenty of games.