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<blockquote data-quote="Captain Morgan" data-source="post: 176406"><p>Interesting in regards to the Celtic Crusaders, I am not sure the potential for Rugby league is really there in South Wales and a lot of people would attribute most interest in the CCs to Rugby politics down here and the demise of the Celtic Warriors regional team.</p><p>I am under the impression that the current home of the Crusaders, the Brewery Field in Bridgend has a capacity of 10,000, so are they looking for a new ground? There where suggestions that they could share the new Cardiff City football ground along with the Cardiff Blues but it seemed no more than a suggestion and would be awkward at this time of the year when all codes are in full swing.</p><p>In regards to attendance, I know some clubs bring big numbers with them, but Rugby Union (non-international) often struggles to get decent attendances week in, week out and the i am sure there is a desire to increase the turn out among the soccer clubs (hence new stadiums).</p><p>I think the competition may be pretty stiff, factoring in all the time and dedication people devote to smaller local clubs also, people may choose to go watch their local RU club (at whatever level) or soccer club etc.</p><p>Just not so sure it is viable and it all feels a little bit forced to me, from the SL and from those who have business interests in the club.</p><p>Not denying there are people interested in RL in SW but i don't think there is enough to sustain a top flight RL team, would like to be proved wrong but i can't see it happening.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Captain Morgan, post: 176406"] Interesting in regards to the Celtic Crusaders, I am not sure the potential for Rugby league is really there in South Wales and a lot of people would attribute most interest in the CCs to Rugby politics down here and the demise of the Celtic Warriors regional team. I am under the impression that the current home of the Crusaders, the Brewery Field in Bridgend has a capacity of 10,000, so are they looking for a new ground? There where suggestions that they could share the new Cardiff City football ground along with the Cardiff Blues but it seemed no more than a suggestion and would be awkward at this time of the year when all codes are in full swing. In regards to attendance, I know some clubs bring big numbers with them, but Rugby Union (non-international) often struggles to get decent attendances week in, week out and the i am sure there is a desire to increase the turn out among the soccer clubs (hence new stadiums). I think the competition may be pretty stiff, factoring in all the time and dedication people devote to smaller local clubs also, people may choose to go watch their local RU club (at whatever level) or soccer club etc. Just not so sure it is viable and it all feels a little bit forced to me, from the SL and from those who have business interests in the club. Not denying there are people interested in RL in SW but i don't think there is enough to sustain a top flight RL team, would like to be proved wrong but i can't see it happening. [/QUOTE]
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