Rubgy World Cup
April 22, 2015 3:00 pmHeadingley Stadium in Leeds is the only stadium in the world where both Rugby Union and Rugby League matches are held. As a city with a strong and historic connection with Rugby Union, Leeds was delighted to be named as one of the 11 cities to host matches in the 2015 Rugby World Cup. No matter where you are travelling from, you can be sure of a friendly welcome in a city with a great pride in its rugby heritage.
Held once every four years, The Rugby World Cup is a 6 week event, which kicks off with an England verses Fiji game at Twickenham. This is followed by a further 47 matches at 13 venues across the UK. These include Canada verses Italy and USA verses Scotland, both of which will be held at Elland Road, Leeds in September.
Rugby Union originated England during the nineteenth century. There are still many passionate players and supporters across the country, many of whom will be turning out to watch the matches and cheer on the players during this year’s World Cup. In addition, fans from around the globe are expected to travel to the UK for this international tournament.
If you love the game, but have been unable to get tickets, all is not lost. Across the country, Fanzones will be set up to provide entertainment, events and live screenings of the matches, to ensure everyone who wants to can get involved. In Leeds, the Fanzone will be set up in Millenium Square, right in the heart of the city.
Join like-minded supporters with a passion for rugby and cheer jubilantly as the players successfully ground the ball in the in-goal area, achieve conversion and penalty kicks or drop goals. Will the 2011 World Cup winners New Zealand retain their title or will 2015 see another top international team rise to the top?
Getting to Leeds
With its central location, Leeds is an easy city to access. It lies close to the major road network of the A1/M, M1 and M62 for those wishing to travel by car. It is on a direct train route from a number of major UK cities and is well served by National Express coach routes. Leeds Bradford Airport is just 8 miles out of the centre and connects the city with 13 UK destinations and 64 international destinations.
From the airport there are regular public transport services into the city, however, if you are travelling as a group or organising a corporate event that includes a Rugby World Cup match, Range Rover hire may be a more suitable option. With high specification vehicles that offer the ideal balance of superb handling, comfort and luxurious fittings, you can get exactly what you need with Range Rover hire. Leeds Bradford Airport can be the collection and drop off point for your vehicle, which can be hired for a day, weekend, week or month.
A Range Rover is as suited to the urban roads as it is to the country tracks that can be found up in the Yorkshire Moors. If you are staying to explore the area, you can be assured of a great driving experience no matter where in Yorkshire you head with Range Rover Hire https://4x4vehiclehire.co.uk/4×4-hire-leeds/leeds-bradford-airport-4×4-hire/. With enough boot space to carry the kit for an entire rugby team, there is plenty of room for your luggage and any shopping you might pick up in the impressive shopping centres of Leeds.
Leeds Rhinos
If you can’t wait until September, you can get a taste of the action by watching one of the Leeds Rhinos home matches. With a 1st team and both U19 and U16 teams, there are regular events being held in the city.