Re: The World Cup : Sun Oct 30, 2022 10:31 pm  

Hopie wrote:

215,434 is the cumulative attendance so far, if we can get some big crowds for the England Quarter, Samoa v Tonga, and the semis/final then the best attended tournament of all time should be achievable.

On one hand thats good but the World Cup Team said they were aiming for 750k, to limp in with half that is disapointing.

Re: The World Cup : Mon Oct 31, 2022 12:28 am  

571k is the target, as that would be more than the women's euros. 458k was the total sold in 2013.

Re: The World Cup : Mon Oct 31, 2022 7:56 am  

Jack Burton wrote: 571k is the target, as that would be more than the women's euros. 458k was the total sold in 2013. 750k ticket target has been mentioned many times by those in charge, theyve started to name drop the Womens Euros because they know they are miles away from 750k. https://leadersinsport.com/sport-business/podcasts/podcast-at-home-with-leaders-rugby-league-world-cup-2021-ceo-jon-dutton/

Jack Burton wrote: 571k is the target, as that would be more than the women's euros. 458k was the total sold in 2013. 750k ticket target has been mentioned many times by those in charge, theyve started to name drop the Womens Euros because they know they are miles away from 750k. https://leadersinsport.com/sport-business/podcasts/podcast-at-home-with-leaders-rugby-league-world-cup-2021-ceo-jon-dutton/

Re: The World Cup : Mon Oct 31, 2022 10:39 am  

That was the target last year, a lot has changed since then, particularly inflation and cost of living pressures.

I think if they get less than 500000 that would be disappointing. However we have had a similar format of world cup since 1995, so 2000, 2013 and 2021 all either added teams, fans or both! There is clear growth and lessons learned each time, and there is more that can be done next time.

The big problem remains, that less people are playing the game in this country and the result is we are producing less pro players domestically. Therefore England, and the rest of the European teams are less competitive with the improving Pacific nations.

Re: The World Cup : Mon Oct 31, 2022 11:09 am  

Hopie wrote:

That was the target last year, a lot has changed since then, particularly inflation and cost of living pressures.

I think if they get less than 500000 that would be disappointing. However we have had a similar format of world cup since 1995, so 2000, 2013 and 2021 all either added teams, fans or both! There is clear growth and lessons learned each time, and there is more that can be done next time.

The big problem remains, that less people are playing the game in this country and the result is we are producing less pro players domestically. Therefore England, and the rest of the European teams are less competitive with the improving Pacific nations.

Good summary.

Though on the participation front the stuff going on about head I njuries isn't helping either us or Union. Many parents don't want their kids playing Rugby now.

Focus for the next World Cup is quite obviously France...I'm not sure what the missing ingredient is but we need the French to get to at least the Quarters. Sadly even two teams in SL this year doesn't seem to have done a lot for them. England playing them each year should help but I'd also like to see them play Ireland, Wales and Scotland more too.

Re: The World Cup : Mon Oct 31, 2022 2:13 pm  

UllFC wrote:

Good summary.

Though on the participation front the stuff going on about head I njuries isn't helping either us or Union. Many parents don't want their kids playing Rugby now.

Focus for the next World Cup is quite obviously France...I'm not sure what the missing ingredient is but we need the French to get to at least the Quarters. Sadly even two teams in SL this year doesn't seem to have done a lot for them. England playing them each year should help but I'd also like to see them play Ireland, Wales and Scotland more too.

France aren't going to make the quarters

Re: The World Cup : Mon Oct 31, 2022 3:13 pm  

wrencat1873 wrote:

France aren't going to make the quarters

I meant for the next World Cup. For a sucessful WC at home they need to be getting out of the group stage. Might be they get a easier draw though, usually the hosts get the best schedule.

Re: The World Cup : Mon Oct 31, 2022 3:42 pm  

UllFC wrote:

Good summary.

Though on the participation front the stuff going on about head I njuries isn't helping either us or Union. Many parents don't want their kids playing Rugby now.

Focus for the next World Cup is quite obviously France...I'm not sure what the missing ingredient is but we need the French to get to at least the Quarters. Sadly even two teams in SL this year doesn't seem to have done a lot for them. England playing them each year should help but I'd also like to see them play Ireland, Wales and Scotland more too.

France aren't going to make the quarters

Re: The World Cup : Mon Oct 31, 2022 7:14 pm  

Why was Doncaster given 3 games?

Re: The World Cup : Mon Oct 31, 2022 7:37 pm  

Main line train station