Even though it was only last year that we were busy watching the antics of the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, already great effort is being conducted behind the scenes to prepare England for the next event. As well as wanting to do rugby proud, the tournament also provides the opportunity to again showcase why England is such a perfect venue for any major sporting event. Make sure to get the best betting offers well in advance of the tournament starting.
Over the past few years various venues across the country have undergone facelifts although unfortunately, most of these have occurred in football. However, for the purpose of the World Cup, many football stadiums have been selected as host venues and this means that the competition will be played in some of the finest arenas in the world. Following on from this, we’ll now take a look at the top five venues that will be at the centre of the Rugby World Cup 2015.
Twickenham
Fortunately, while football seems to take over for a lot of the eleven venues, the home of rugby will be the most prevalent stadium on the list. There is no need to delve into the deep and wonderful history of Twickenham, but the fact that it is hosting the final, both semi-finals and a quarter-final highlights how highly it is regarded for this tournament. All of this occurs even though the London based venue is not actually the largest arena on the list – this mantel goes to Wembley…
Wembley
As well as having the home of rugby, the 2015 World Cup will also boast the home of football. Even after its redevelopment, Wembley is regarded as one of the most historic stadiums in the world and it is seen as one of the biggest privileges to turn out in this venue. Boasting a total capacity of 90,000, the stadium is absolutely gigantic and this can be emphasised through the use of escalators to access the upper tiers. Even though it is primary known as a football stadium, it has been host to countless major rugby games over the years in the form of league and union. Therefore, the inclusion of Wembley only makes the World Cup more appealing to foreign travellers. Don’t forget to look into rugby betting offers well in advance of the world cup to get the best deals
Olympic Stadium
Many people have lauded the organisers of the event for the inclusion of the Olympic Stadium on the list. At the time of writing, nobody quite knows its future and while the likes of London Wasps and Saracens have both made bids to use the stadium on a permanent basis in the past, it now looks to be heading in the way of football team West Ham. Nevertheless, the agreement to use it in 2015 will still remain and its capacity of 80,000 means that it is one of the largest on the list. It also happens to be the newest and many fans from other countries are likely to be flocking to this venue to cast their eyes on one of the best examples of modern stadia in recent history.
Millennium Stadium
Even though the Millennium Stadium is slightly smaller than other host venues, nobody can question its inclusion. Since opening in 1999 it has been one of the premier stadiums for rugby in the UK and some fans have stated that they actually prefer the views from the Welsh venue. Just like Wembley, the Millennium Stadium has a retractable roof and this could certainly make for an interesting spectacle if it is utilised during the tournament.
Old Trafford
Back onto football, Old Trafford is another classic. It is slightly larger than the Millennium Stadium although its construction is much more traditional. Dubbed the Theatre of Dreams, this is a ground that has matured with age and has shown on countless occasions that it is more than up to the task of showcasing rugby. Again, it’s a stadium that is sure to prove very attractive to traveling fans – even if its reputation hasn’t been built through rugby.