World Club Challenge Confirmed
Re: World Club Challenge Confirmed
: WCC pkgs hotel & flights only 6 nights from £1230 10 nights from £1400 contact Cheryl 07808809875 for further details
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Re: World Club Challenge Confirmed
Think I will stick to a holiday in Europe!pete&kaz wrote:: WCC pkgs hotel & flights only 6 nights from £1230 10 nights from £1400 contact Cheryl 07808809875 for further details
Re: World Club Challenge Confirmed
If anyone wants any further information, Cheryl will be at he Riversiders meeting on Tuesday.
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Re: World Club Challenge Confirmed
World Club Challenge: Wigan Warriors to 'capture interest'
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson believes their World Club Challenge match against Wigan will capture the imagination of the Australian public.
The respective champions of Super League and Australia's National Rugby League will meet at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney on Saturday, 22 February.
It will be the first time the annual fixture has been staged down under since Wigan beat Brisbane in 1994.
"This will be a big occasion," Robinson told BBC Radio Manchester.
"We like having the English down here. We haven't had the chance a lot in the past, even with Test matches. It's been a bit of a dry spell for those games within Australia so I think there will be huge interest in that game."
Since the resurrection of the World Club Challenge as a one-off game between the champions of England and Australia in 2000, all of the matches have been played in the United Kingdom.
Melbourne Storm defeated Leeds Rhinos 18-14 at Headingley in the last fixture in February and Robinson, who had a successful spell at Catalan Dragons before joining Sydney and winning the domestic title in his first season with the Roosters, says it is always a good test for NRL sides to face the best teams in Super League.
Robinson guided Sydney to NRL Grand Final success in his first season with the Roosters
He continued: "The guys would have been excited to travel over to England, but I know they're very excited to showcase it back here as well.
"There's a lot of respect for Wigan, Warrington, St Helens, Leeds - those four clubs have really pushed the limits over the years.
"For it to be one of those clubs is exciting and it's good for the image of Super League to have such a big name like Wigan coming down."
Wigan beat Warrington at Old Trafford on 5 October to secure the Super League crown, while Sydney beat Manly Sea Eagles to claim their first NRL title since 2002.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/25033064?
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson believes their World Club Challenge match against Wigan will capture the imagination of the Australian public.
The respective champions of Super League and Australia's National Rugby League will meet at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney on Saturday, 22 February.
It will be the first time the annual fixture has been staged down under since Wigan beat Brisbane in 1994.
"This will be a big occasion," Robinson told BBC Radio Manchester.
"We like having the English down here. We haven't had the chance a lot in the past, even with Test matches. It's been a bit of a dry spell for those games within Australia so I think there will be huge interest in that game."
Since the resurrection of the World Club Challenge as a one-off game between the champions of England and Australia in 2000, all of the matches have been played in the United Kingdom.
Melbourne Storm defeated Leeds Rhinos 18-14 at Headingley in the last fixture in February and Robinson, who had a successful spell at Catalan Dragons before joining Sydney and winning the domestic title in his first season with the Roosters, says it is always a good test for NRL sides to face the best teams in Super League.
Robinson guided Sydney to NRL Grand Final success in his first season with the Roosters
He continued: "The guys would have been excited to travel over to England, but I know they're very excited to showcase it back here as well.
"There's a lot of respect for Wigan, Warrington, St Helens, Leeds - those four clubs have really pushed the limits over the years.
"For it to be one of those clubs is exciting and it's good for the image of Super League to have such a big name like Wigan coming down."
Wigan beat Warrington at Old Trafford on 5 October to secure the Super League crown, while Sydney beat Manly Sea Eagles to claim their first NRL title since 2002.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/25033064?
Anyone can support a team when it is winning, that takes no courage.
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
Re: World Club Challenge Confirmed
just confirmed officially on roosters website. nothing on wigan as of yet.
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Re: World Club Challenge Confirmed
World Club Challenge
The World Club Challenge will be contested on Australian soil for the first time in two decades, when the NRL Premiers Sydney Roosters host English Super League Champions, Wigan Warriors, on Saturday February 22, 2014 at Allianz Stadium with the match kicking off at approximately 7.30pm AEDST (8.30am GMT).
The Roosters and Warriors have been in regular contact with the NRL as preparations for the match get underway and can now confirm details of the game.
"This is a great event for all Rugby League fans who have waited a long time to have the opportunity to attend a match like this in Australia," said Paul Kind, NRL Head of Marketing and Commercial.
"The NRL is working with the Roosters and Wigan and we are very excited about the Roosters plans to stage the World Club Challenge at Allianz Stadium in the lead-up to the 2014 Telstra Premiership season kicking off soon after."
Roosters Chief Operating Officer Football, Brian Canavan, added: "We are very proud to be contesting the World Club Challenge, and especially that we will be doing so here in Australia and at our home ground."
Wigan Chairman and Owner, Ian Lenagan, commented: "Wigan has a great tradition in the World Club Challenge having won the very first one on English soil back in 1987 against Manly and the last one in Australia almost 20 years ago. We are delighted to be taking our Club to Australia for this huge event."
The winner of the match will claim the title of the world's best rugby league Club side, and Roosters and Warriors Members have an exclusive opportunity to pre-purchase tickets at a discounted price before they are released for public sale.
From Monday, November 25 to January 7, Roosters and Warriors Members will be able to claim their seat to the clash, the first World Club Challenge to be played in Australia since the 1994 match between Wigan and the Broncos at Brisbane's then ANZ Stadium.
Non-members will be able to buy tickets when they are released to the general public from January 13, 2014.
"We had record levels of support at our home games in 2013, and the World Club Challenge is an amazing opportunity for Roosters supporters to cheer on their side as they run out at Allianz Stadium for the first time in 2014 against the Super League champions," said Mr Ted Helliar, Roosters Chief Operating Officer Commercial.
"It will be here before we know it, and the best way for Roosters and Wigan fans to ensure they get the best seat in the house is to purchase their 2014 Club Membership and then take advantage of the exclusive priority purchasing period," he added.
To purchase a Wigan Warriors Seasonal Membership, [click here]
Sydney Roosters Assistant Coach Craig Fitzgibbon was a member of the last Tricolours side to contest a World Club Challenge, when the Roosters beat St Helens 38-0 in 2003.
"As a player it was a fantastic experience to travel to England to represent the Roosters in the World Club Challenge, but now I'm a member of the coaching staff, I'm happy it's going to be played here in our backyard to help with our preparation," said Fitzgibbon.
"The World Club Challenge is a great spectacle. The players are really looking forward to the game are keen to maintain and build on the standards they set last season.
"Wigan are a strong outfit and it's definitely going to be a challenge for us at that time of year, but we'll be playing to win," he added.
The Roosters won the first World Club Challenge which was played at the Sydney Cricket Ground in June 1976, beating St Helens 25-2.
Wigan Warriors Head Coach Shaun Wane was man of the match in the 1987 World Club Challenge 8-2 victory against Manly, in front of almost 37,000 fans at the Cherry & White's famous old Central Park ground.
"It is great that the World Club Challenge returns to Australia after the UK has hosted the competition successfully for a number of years" he said.
"The Roosters are a champion side but we are excited about travelling to Sydney for the game and the challenge that lies before us as we aim to be crowned World Club Champions for a fourth time."
Tickets to the World Club Challenge are available online only from Ticketek Australia.
Please note that during the members sales period you will require a link to a hidden page on the Ticketek website and a password to complete the transaction. This will be e-mailed to all 2014 members. If you do not receive the password please call 0871 66-33-552 and quote your 2014 client code.
PRICES
Roosters & Wigan Members
Adult
Concession
Child
Family
Cat 1
$40
$25
$15
N/A
Cat 2
$28
$20
$10
$60
GA (Cat 3)
$18
$10
$5
$40
Chook Pen (bay 34) /
Wigan Section (bay 37)
$18
$10
$5
$40
General Sale
Adult
Concession
Child
Family
Cat 1
$50
$35
$25
N/A
Cat 2
$38
$30
$20
$80
GA (Cat 3)
$25
$18
$10
$50
Chook Pen (bay 34) /
Wigan Section (bay 37)
$25
$18
$10
$50
Walk Up
Adult
Concession
Child
Family
Cat 1
$55
$38
$27
N/A
Cat 2
$40
$35
$25
$100
GA (Cat 3)
$30
$23
$15
$60
Chook Pen (bay 34) /
Wigan Section (bay 37)
$30
$23
$15
$60
The Wigan Club has organised two official travel options for fans wanting to make the trip to support their team. The first is via Catalans Sports Tours and offers fans packages to Sydney including flights, accommodation, transfers, pre-organised activities and excursions and a tour host, as well as exclusive access to the Warriors during the tour, with prices starting from £1840 per person.
The second option is via the Club's appointed travel agent Kiwi Travel - specialists in Australasian travel - and allows fans to build their own bespoke itinerary for flights, stopovers, hotels and add-on destinations before or after Sydney, with prices starting from approximately £1200 per person for 8 nights. Both operators offer the assurances of ABTA and ATOL registration through their appointed agents / suppliers. For full information [click here].
Additionally, the Warriors intend to play a warm up game en route to Sydney between Wednesday 12th and Saturday 15th February. Details of this match are currently being worked through and will be announced in due course.
ON SALE DATES
Wigan Warriors 2014 Members = Monday 25 November 2013 to 7 January 2014
General Sale = Monday 13th January 2014 to Friday 21st February 2014
Walk Up = Saturday 22nd February 2014
IMPORTANT: No tickets for this game will be handled by the RFL, DW Stadium Ticket Office or Wigan Warriors. All tickets must be purchased via the Ticketek website as detailed above.
STADIUM MAP
http://www.wiganwarriors.com/WContent.a ... &type=news
The World Club Challenge will be contested on Australian soil for the first time in two decades, when the NRL Premiers Sydney Roosters host English Super League Champions, Wigan Warriors, on Saturday February 22, 2014 at Allianz Stadium with the match kicking off at approximately 7.30pm AEDST (8.30am GMT).
The Roosters and Warriors have been in regular contact with the NRL as preparations for the match get underway and can now confirm details of the game.
"This is a great event for all Rugby League fans who have waited a long time to have the opportunity to attend a match like this in Australia," said Paul Kind, NRL Head of Marketing and Commercial.
"The NRL is working with the Roosters and Wigan and we are very excited about the Roosters plans to stage the World Club Challenge at Allianz Stadium in the lead-up to the 2014 Telstra Premiership season kicking off soon after."
Roosters Chief Operating Officer Football, Brian Canavan, added: "We are very proud to be contesting the World Club Challenge, and especially that we will be doing so here in Australia and at our home ground."
Wigan Chairman and Owner, Ian Lenagan, commented: "Wigan has a great tradition in the World Club Challenge having won the very first one on English soil back in 1987 against Manly and the last one in Australia almost 20 years ago. We are delighted to be taking our Club to Australia for this huge event."
The winner of the match will claim the title of the world's best rugby league Club side, and Roosters and Warriors Members have an exclusive opportunity to pre-purchase tickets at a discounted price before they are released for public sale.
From Monday, November 25 to January 7, Roosters and Warriors Members will be able to claim their seat to the clash, the first World Club Challenge to be played in Australia since the 1994 match between Wigan and the Broncos at Brisbane's then ANZ Stadium.
Non-members will be able to buy tickets when they are released to the general public from January 13, 2014.
"We had record levels of support at our home games in 2013, and the World Club Challenge is an amazing opportunity for Roosters supporters to cheer on their side as they run out at Allianz Stadium for the first time in 2014 against the Super League champions," said Mr Ted Helliar, Roosters Chief Operating Officer Commercial.
"It will be here before we know it, and the best way for Roosters and Wigan fans to ensure they get the best seat in the house is to purchase their 2014 Club Membership and then take advantage of the exclusive priority purchasing period," he added.
To purchase a Wigan Warriors Seasonal Membership, [click here]
Sydney Roosters Assistant Coach Craig Fitzgibbon was a member of the last Tricolours side to contest a World Club Challenge, when the Roosters beat St Helens 38-0 in 2003.
"As a player it was a fantastic experience to travel to England to represent the Roosters in the World Club Challenge, but now I'm a member of the coaching staff, I'm happy it's going to be played here in our backyard to help with our preparation," said Fitzgibbon.
"The World Club Challenge is a great spectacle. The players are really looking forward to the game are keen to maintain and build on the standards they set last season.
"Wigan are a strong outfit and it's definitely going to be a challenge for us at that time of year, but we'll be playing to win," he added.
The Roosters won the first World Club Challenge which was played at the Sydney Cricket Ground in June 1976, beating St Helens 25-2.
Wigan Warriors Head Coach Shaun Wane was man of the match in the 1987 World Club Challenge 8-2 victory against Manly, in front of almost 37,000 fans at the Cherry & White's famous old Central Park ground.
"It is great that the World Club Challenge returns to Australia after the UK has hosted the competition successfully for a number of years" he said.
"The Roosters are a champion side but we are excited about travelling to Sydney for the game and the challenge that lies before us as we aim to be crowned World Club Champions for a fourth time."
Tickets to the World Club Challenge are available online only from Ticketek Australia.
Please note that during the members sales period you will require a link to a hidden page on the Ticketek website and a password to complete the transaction. This will be e-mailed to all 2014 members. If you do not receive the password please call 0871 66-33-552 and quote your 2014 client code.
PRICES
Roosters & Wigan Members
Adult
Concession
Child
Family
Cat 1
$40
$25
$15
N/A
Cat 2
$28
$20
$10
$60
GA (Cat 3)
$18
$10
$5
$40
Chook Pen (bay 34) /
Wigan Section (bay 37)
$18
$10
$5
$40
General Sale
Adult
Concession
Child
Family
Cat 1
$50
$35
$25
N/A
Cat 2
$38
$30
$20
$80
GA (Cat 3)
$25
$18
$10
$50
Chook Pen (bay 34) /
Wigan Section (bay 37)
$25
$18
$10
$50
Walk Up
Adult
Concession
Child
Family
Cat 1
$55
$38
$27
N/A
Cat 2
$40
$35
$25
$100
GA (Cat 3)
$30
$23
$15
$60
Chook Pen (bay 34) /
Wigan Section (bay 37)
$30
$23
$15
$60
The Wigan Club has organised two official travel options for fans wanting to make the trip to support their team. The first is via Catalans Sports Tours and offers fans packages to Sydney including flights, accommodation, transfers, pre-organised activities and excursions and a tour host, as well as exclusive access to the Warriors during the tour, with prices starting from £1840 per person.
The second option is via the Club's appointed travel agent Kiwi Travel - specialists in Australasian travel - and allows fans to build their own bespoke itinerary for flights, stopovers, hotels and add-on destinations before or after Sydney, with prices starting from approximately £1200 per person for 8 nights. Both operators offer the assurances of ABTA and ATOL registration through their appointed agents / suppliers. For full information [click here].
Additionally, the Warriors intend to play a warm up game en route to Sydney between Wednesday 12th and Saturday 15th February. Details of this match are currently being worked through and will be announced in due course.
ON SALE DATES
Wigan Warriors 2014 Members = Monday 25 November 2013 to 7 January 2014
General Sale = Monday 13th January 2014 to Friday 21st February 2014
Walk Up = Saturday 22nd February 2014
IMPORTANT: No tickets for this game will be handled by the RFL, DW Stadium Ticket Office or Wigan Warriors. All tickets must be purchased via the Ticketek website as detailed above.
STADIUM MAP
http://www.wiganwarriors.com/WContent.a ... &type=news
Anyone can support a team when it is winning, that takes no courage.
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan