TOURNAMENT PREVIEW
Twickenham Stadium, London
The home of rugby will host the final, both semi-finals and two of the quarter finals during the World Cup
Capacity: 81,605 Opened: 1909 Home stadium of: England rugby (RFU) Matches at 2015 World Cup: 10 Background: The home of English rugby, Twickenham is etched into rugby’s DNA. The biggest dedicated rugby ground in the world, it staged its first game between two local sides, Harlequins and Richmond in 1909. It has played host to some of rugby’s most unforgettable moments – from England captain Bill Beaumont being lifted off the field after the 1980 Grand Slam, to Phillippe Saint-Andre’s incredible try for France in 1991. This year, it will host its second World Cup final.
Stadium MK, Milton Keynes
Capacity: 30,717 Opened: 2007 Home Stadium of: MK Dons Matches at 2015 World Cup: 3 Background: The ground has already staged a handful of rugby union games. In 2008, Saracens played Bristol here in a Premiership game and during the 2010-11 season, Northampton Saints used Stadium MK as a base for their assault on the Heineken Cup knockout stages. Saints have since returned to face Saracens, and both sides may play future games at the stadium, too. The arena has expanded this year, with a new tier adding 10,000 more seats.
St. James’ Park, Newcastle
Capacity: 52,409 Opened: 1880 Home stadium of: Newcastle United FC Matches at 2015 World Cup: 3 Background: Outside London, St James’ is the second biggest sports ground in
England. Built on the site of the city’s execution gallows, the infamous location lends its name to one of the stands – the Gallowgate End. The stadium has hosted international football – including games at the London 2012 Olympic Games – but the World Cup will mark the first ever official rugby games for the stadium.
Stadium MK will host three games 48
The World Cup will see the first ever official rugby union games played at St. James’ Park
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