http://canadianrugby.ca/forums/ Canadian Rugby Forums » Topic: World Rugby Stadiums en Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:25:34 +0000 http://canadianrugby.ca/forums/topic/world-rugby-stadiums#post-2444 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:00:40 +0000 Havingaball2011 2444@http://canadianrugby.ca/forums/ <p>A rugby playing architect – interesting and amusing</p> <p>Here is a rugby-playing architect (Aussie Al Baxter) with very clear ideas on stadium design and an entertaining look at the thought processes of a professional player during a match.</p> <p><a href="http://bit.ly/ctnklU" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/ctnklU</a></p> <p>With all the work that has gone into various stadia in NZ for RWC2011, I wonder how many similar concepts were taken into account. </p> http://canadianrugby.ca/forums/topic/world-rugby-stadiums#post-406 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:16:07 +0000 Harry Craig 406@http://canadianrugby.ca/forums/ <p>I been there a couple of times. Saw Al Charon play against Northampton in 99 and I was interviewed on the radio at half time. Never heard the interview, but did read a report in the paper where I was quoted. </p> http://canadianrugby.ca/forums/topic/world-rugby-stadiums#post-389 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 02:26:40 +0000 Bandito 389@http://canadianrugby.ca/forums/ <p>No Memorial Stadium, Bristol? Pfft! </p> http://canadianrugby.ca/forums/topic/world-rugby-stadiums#post-373 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:43:38 +0000 Harry Craig 373@http://canadianrugby.ca/forums/ <p>I`ve been to Twickers, Millenium, Newlands and Suncorp from the list and for viewing Suncorp is great but for atmosphere both Newlands and Twickenham are right up there. The old Lansdowne is my favourite. It will be interesting to see how the new one compares. Croke Park looks great on TV and I know people who have attended and they loved it, but it is not a rugby stadium and will probably not host many more games. I expect the atmosphere in Limerick at Thomaond would be outstanding and hope to see a match there one day. Leinster vs Munster would be a good one to attend. While not a great stadium (not even a good one) I`ve always had a great time at York. Of all the internationals I attended in Canada the most picturesque setting was Brockton Oval for Canada vs USA in November 1985, Gord McKinnon first cap by the way. </p> http://canadianrugby.ca/forums/topic/world-rugby-stadiums#post-364 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 05:06:19 +0000 Faust 364@http://canadianrugby.ca/forums/ <p>Infinity Stadium where the Churchill Cup is playing, was made just for Rugby and to be able to broadcast from it. </p> http://canadianrugby.ca/forums/topic/world-rugby-stadiums#post-353 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 22:03:10 +0000 Toothlesstiger 353@http://canadianrugby.ca/forums/ <p>Well I have not been to the Millennium Stadium in Wales, but just taking into account that it is not a permanent grass surface it constantly sweats,is cut too short and subsequently leads too many instances of players losing their footing. So I say it cannot be number 1</p> <p>Croke Park and Twickenham are close to being # 1 in the World. Having been to both I will come down on the side of the Gael`s </p> <p>1 - Croke Park (Dublin, Ireland);<br /> 2 - Twickenham (London, England);<br /> 3 - Millennium Stadium (Cardiff, Wales);<br /> 4 - Suncorp Stadium (Brisbane, Australia);<br /> 5 - Yarrow Stadium (New Plymouth, New Zealand);<br /> 6 - Stade de France (been there,it is damn well drafty and<br /> can bee a tad chilly<br /> 6 - Newlands (Cape Town, South Africa);<br /> 7 - Murrayfield (Edinburgh, Scotland)<br /> 8 - Thomond Park (Limerick, Ireland);<br /> 9 - Stade Aime Giral (Perpignan, France);[Maybe]<br /> 10 -The Greenyards (Melrose, Scotland);[for nostalga only<br /> &#38; the home of the 7s] </p> http://canadianrugby.ca/forums/topic/world-rugby-stadiums#post-352 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 18:05:23 +0000 Moosehead 352@http://canadianrugby.ca/forums/ <p>NZ Rugby World Magazine has named what they believe to be the top 10 Rugby Stadiums in the World:</p> <p>1 - Millennium Stadium (Cardiff, Wales);<br /> 2 - Suncorp Stadium (Brisbane, Australia);<br /> 3 - Yarrow Stadium (New Plymouth, New Zealand);<br /> 4 - Croke Park (Dublin, Ireland);<br /> 5 - Twickenham (London, England);<br /> 6 - Stade Aime Giral (Perpignan, France);<br /> 7 - Newlands (Cape Town, South Africa);<br /> 8 - The Greenyards (Melrose, Scotland);<br /> 9 - Thomond Park (Limerick, Ireland);<br /> 10 - Stadio Flamino (Rome, Italy).</p> <p>What do you think, no stade de France? </p>