Tag: rugby union

Warriors push-the-envelope Sixways rejig plans

Article posted by Coliseum, January 6^th, 2025

The Junction 6 Limited, the new owners of the former professional rugby union club – the Worcester Warriors – is inviting the fans and the residents to explore their new proposals for the renewal of the Warriors residence – the Sixways Stadium – and the redevelopment of the surrounding... » Read more

Bid to bring Warriors back from the brink

Article posted by Coliseum, October 18^th, 2024

Ambitious plans have been revealed to revamp the Sixways Stadium in Worcester, England (UK) by the former professional rugby union club Worcester Warriors Owners who hope to “avoid past mistakes” as they attempt to resurrect the club. ‘Worcester News’ stated that the plans to demolish and... » Read more

BANES ‘stand’ on Bath Rugby home stand

Article posted by Coliseum, June 21^st, 2024

A stand at the professional rugby union club Bath Rugby’s home venue – The Recreation Ground in Bath, England (UK) – has been given the green light to remain all Summer despite more than 50 objections. ‘BBC’ stated that the club usually has to take down the stadium’s East Stand in the... » Read more

Bledisloe Cup to be back in MCG turf

Article posted by Coliseum, May 4^th, 2022

Rugby union will make a return to the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) (Australia) for the first time since 2007, after Rugby Australia and the Victorian Government secured the Bledisloe Cup matches on Melbourne soil in 2022 and 2023. The ‘Melbourne Cricket Ground’ stated that the Bledisloe Cup... » Read more

cinch in the driver’s seat with Jimmies deal

Article posted by Coliseum, September 29^th, 2021

The professional rugby union club Northampton Saints have forged a new, six-year partnership with the car dealership platform cinch recently. The ‘Sport Industry Group’ stated that cinch became an elite partner of the Gallagher Premiership club last year, and has penned a fresh deal now which... » Read more

South Africa planning closed-door rugby games

Article posted by Coliseum, May 21^st, 2021

South Africa is planning for all matches of the rugby union team British and Irish Lions tour to be played behind closed doors, but is still keeping fingers crossed that few spectators will be present. ‘planet rugby’ stated that a revised schedule for the eight fixtures has been published with... » Read more

Allianz exit as ‘Sarries’ cut sorry figure

Article posted by Coliseum, November 4^th, 2020

With German financial services company Allianz stepping aside as the venue sponsor of English Premiership rugby union club Saracens (UK) – the club has announced that its home ground will revert to its former name of Copthall Stadium. Saracens Football Club is an English professional rugby union... » Read more