What is the oldest rugby stadium in South Africa?
Facts about Newlands Rugby Stadium
- At 123 years old, it is the oldest rugby stadium in South Africa and the second-oldest rugby stadium in the world.
- The Western Province Rugby Football Union made the decision to buy the ground on which the stadium now stands in 1888.
Which is the oldest rugby stadium in the world?
Rugby gradually became the main use of the grounds: the first representative rugby match was an interprovincial fixture between Leinster and Ulster in December 1876, and on 11 March 1878, Lansdowne Road hosted its first international rugby fixture, against England, making it the world’s oldest rugby union Test venue.
What is the biggest rugby stadium in South Africa?
FNB Stadium
List of stadiums in South Africa
| # | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | FNB Stadium | 94,736 |
| 2 | Ellis Park Stadium | 62,567 |
| 3 | Odi Stadium | 60,000 |
| 4 | Phakisa Freeway | 60,000 |
How old is Newlands rugby stadium?
131c. 1890
NEWLANDS RUGBY STADIUM/Age
What happened Newlands stadium?
However, the Western Province Rugby Union have decided that they will not be using the stadium, but will rather remain at Newlands. This changed in 2020 when it was confirmed that the stadium would be sold to Investec and demolished in 2021 for residential and retail developments to be built.
Who plays at Newlands Rugby Stadium?
Western Province
Stormers
NEWLANDS RUGBY STADIUM/Teams
Home to the Stormers in Super Rugby and Western Province in the Currie Cup, the stadium has a capacity of approximately 51,000. The ground has also played host to the South African national side throughout its history with the Springboks’ going down to Great Brtiain (4-0) on their first visit on September 5, 1891.
What was Aviva stadium called before?
Aviva Stadium
| Former names | Lansdowne Road Dublin Arena |
| Location | 62 Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4, Dublin, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 53°20′6.5″N 6°13′42.0″WCoordinates: 53°20′6.5″N 6°13′42.0″W |
| Public transit | Lansdowne Road railway station |
| Construction |
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Which stadium owns South Africa?
City of Johannesburg
It is home venue for Orlando Pirates Football Club, a professional soccer team, which plays in the Premier Soccer League….Orlando Stadium.
| Coordinates | 26°13′54.82″S 27°55′22.41″ECoordinates: 26°13′54.82″S 27°55′22.41″E |
| Owner | City of Johannesburg |
| Operator | Stadium Management South Africa |
| Capacity | 37,139 |
| Construction |
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Who bought Newlands?
Investec
However, the Western Province Rugby Union have decided that they will not be using the stadium, but will rather remain at Newlands. This changed in 2020 when it was confirmed that the stadium would be sold to Investec and demolished in 2021 for residential and retail developments to be built.
Who owns Loftus stadium?
Blue Bulls Rugby Union
Loftus Versfeld Stadium/Owners
How big is the Newlands Stadium in South Africa?
The stadium currently has a capacity of 51,900 people, but is not an all-seater venue. It is the oldest rugby stadium in South Africa and the fourth-oldest rugby stadium in the world. Various sports teams currently use the stadium as their home base, including:
When was the last game at Newlands Rugby Stadium?
By all accounts, Newlands Rugby Stadium hosted its last game on 23 January 2021 when Western Province lost to the Sharks in a Currie Cup semi-final. It has become clear that the stadium will no longer host Western Province Rugby, the Stormers or the Springboks and its days as an alternate stadium for Cape-based football teams are also over.
Who are the sponsors of the Newlands Stadium?
In late 2005, Vodacom became the stadium’s main sponsor, but followed Investec’s precedent and kept the stadium name as Newlands. However, since 2011 the ground has been known as DHL Newlands after Western Province and the Stormers changed sponsors. In 1995 the stadium was one of the host venues for the Rugby World Cup held in South Africa.
Is the Newlands Stadium going to be demolished?
However, the Western Province Rugby Union have decided that they will not be using the stadium, but will rather remain at Newlands. This changed in 2020 when it was confirmed that the stadium would be sold to Investec and demolished in 2021 for residential and retail developments to be built.