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Topic: Premiership considers away fan sections

Posted By: Steve@Mose
Subject: Premiership considers away fan sections
Date Posted: 11 Oct 2024 at 17:53

No.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cy7825d814vo" rel="nofollow - Premiership considers introducing away fan sections

The Premiership is considering bringing in sections purely for away fans to heighten the atmosphere at top-flight matches.

Traditionally crowds have been unsegregated and, while mixing with opposition fans is one of rugby's attractions, it is thought that dedicated, concentrated away areas may encourage more noise.

"There are a number of clubs that are very keen to engage on that," said Premiership Rugby's chief growth officer Rob Calder.

"We've talked to them about identifying areas and getting the pricing, and communication right."

The proposal has been born out league-wide discussions on improving fan experience.

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Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 11 Oct 2024 at 18:05

The one thing that makes rugby so inclusive and enjoyable and they want to remove it, I don't think I will ever go to a Premiership rugby match again.

Posted By: Donnyknightfan
Date Posted: 11 Oct 2024 at 19:15

These clowns running the game don’t have a clue do they?. That idea is absolutely rancid. Mixing with away supporters and having good natured banter whilst watching the game is what makes rugby unique.

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Donny Knights - best team in Yorkshire

Posted By: FHLH
Date Posted: 11 Oct 2024 at 19:43

This may have something to do with attendees being fans not supporters - man in the street as opposed to those with a link to rugby as a player, member, parent etc

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"My father told me big men fall just as quick as little ones, if you put a sword through their hearts."

Posted By: cheshire exile
Date Posted: 11 Oct 2024 at 20:00

Can the RFU dictate how clubs run their seating policy??

Posted By: Robb
Date Posted: 11 Oct 2024 at 20:22

cheshire exile wrote:

Can the RFU dictate how clubs run their seating policy??

Probably, if they put it in the regulations. But I really hope they don't do it.

Posted By: Deva Delinquent
Date Posted: 11 Oct 2024 at 20:33

This should be left well alone.

I can see why they're looking at this, but eventually we'll end up losing what we have to the same tribalism as football.

I hope they aren't thinking about doing this for internationals too.