Re: 2nd Test Tickets England v New Zealand : Thu Oct 29, 2015 10:34 pm  

The RFL have tried not to run before they can walk but it does feel like they need to step it up a level. I'd have liked them to go for two bigger grounds out of the three games in this series. With 20,000 sold for Wigan already it's safe to assume we could have sold out Elland Road if it turns out to be a decider. It's just a shame it's a bit of a dump. I think they need to try and get games to the Etihad going forward.

Re: 2nd Test Tickets England v New Zealand : Fri Oct 30, 2015 10:18 am  

Just ordered my 2nd test tickets. Can't wait for this one!

Re: 2nd Test Tickets England v New Zealand : Fri Oct 30, 2015 11:18 am  

Got shouted down when suggesting bigger venues the next 4 nations should not be doubleheaders they all should have there own venues nz v aus should be Olympic stadium eng v aus old Trafford eng v nz city ground if France are the 4th nation there games should be played in France and the final Wembley people want to be involved in big time events ,sponsor's want to be involved let's step the sport up to the big time level or continue to wallow in small time

Re: 2nd Test Tickets England v New Zealand : Fri Oct 30, 2015 11:54 am  

jesus-is-coming wrote:

Got shouted down when suggesting bigger venues the next 4 nations should not be doubleheaders they all should have there own venues nz v aus should be Olympic stadium eng v aus old Trafford eng v nz city ground if France are the 4th nation there games should be played in France and the final Wembley people want to be involved in big time events ,sponsor's want to be involved let's step the sport up to the big time level or continue to wallow in small time

I'm not sure Aus v NZ at Olympic Park would be a good idea, agree with the sentiment though

Re: 2nd Test Tickets England v New Zealand : Fri Oct 30, 2015 11:57 am  

jesus-is-coming wrote:

Got shouted down when suggesting bigger venues the next 4 nations should not be doubleheaders they all should have there own venues nz v aus should be Olympic stadium eng v aus old Trafford eng v nz city ground if France are the 4th nation there games should be played in France and the final Wembley people want to be involved in big time events ,sponsor's want to be involved let's step the sport up to the big time level or continue to wallow in small time

Completely agree.

Play it at smaller stadiums and it comes across as a small time sport.

Playing at bigger and more impressive stadiums helps create that 'event' appeal that attracts the floating fan and stokes up interest.

GB played NZ at Loftus Road, in 2005 and attracted 15-16k. Pretty much the same fixture in the same city, but plated at the Olympic Stadium is already at 40k. It's not all due to the choice of stadium, but it's a big part of it.

Sorry to bring up a Union reference, but the amount of people I know this Autumn who've been to a RUWC game despite not being RU fans is ridiculous. Every fker seemed to be at the Scotland USA game at Elland Road.

Scrap double headers too, again that just devalues our game.

The 4 nations needs to be at better stadiums. Think bigger and market the hell out of it:
Prepare yourself for some bold suggestions

England vs Australia - Wembley (90k)
New Zealand vs Scotland - Ibrox (51k)

England vs Scotland - Elland Road (38k)
Australia vs New Zealand - Olympic Stadium (54k)

England vs New Zealand - Etihad (60k)
Scotland vs Australia - Easter Road (20k) or Tynecastle (17k)

Final - Old Trafford (76k)

Re: 2nd Test Tickets England v New Zealand : Fri Oct 30, 2015 11:59 am  

I have one ticket for sale for England v NZ at Olympic Stadium on Saturday 7 Nov. £45 ticket in Block 106 Row 15. PM me if interested. I'm still going but now as part of an organised trip, including match ticket.

Re: 2nd Test Tickets England v New Zealand : Fri Oct 30, 2015 4:13 pm  

Still waiting for tickets through for all three games. Have tried phoning but just stuck on hold. Sent emails through too but no response.

I assume l will be able to take my email of confirmation and pick up tickets on the day. Anybody else stuck like me?

Re: 2nd Test Tickets England v New Zealand : Fri Oct 30, 2015 4:33 pm  

I got my tickets for the 2nd test this morning.

Re: 2nd Test Tickets England v New Zealand : Fri Oct 30, 2015 4:47 pm  

rhinos21 wrote:

Still waiting for tickets through for all three games. Have tried phoning but just stuck on hold. Sent emails through too but no response.

I assume l will be able to take my email of confirmation and pick up tickets on the day. Anybody else stuck like me?

For this Sunday, told to take confirmation and proof of address.

Re: 2nd Test Tickets England v New Zealand : Fri Oct 30, 2015 5:18 pm  

Yeah just had an email through.