From the RFL Website: -


[iWigan Warriors and Leigh Centurions are the latest clubs to announce their desire to act as host towns for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.

The Engage Super League champions have come together with their Championship neighbours and the local council to formally launch a bid to bring matches to the DW Stadium and Leigh Sports Village.

Wigan Council leader Lord Smith said: “As well as generating international talent, sport in the borough has genuine grass-roots support and links into the wider community.

“The council is a stakeholder in the DW Stadium and Leigh Sports Village and, together with our partners, we’re relishing the chance to see international rugby in our stadia.”

Warrington Wolves, Bradford Bulls and Rochdale Hornets are other clubs to express an interest in staging matches.

The Rugby Football League recently held a series of seminars on the subject and are due to announce the venues in the autumn.[/i

Just noticed that it said =#FF0000'launch a bid'.

Were you invited Fred? I wasn't!!!

Bit premature on this but the LSV has got a far better chance IMHO.

Of course, people don’t need vaccinations to visit LSV.

Also the LSV has grass

Based on what your excellent transport links or 20,000+ capacity?

I wouldn't think quite a few of the games would get 10,000 plus anyway...

transport links are as good as any 4 Railway stations within 4 miles regular bus service to site, just off Major arterial highway A580, far superior car parking spaces than most Stadiums, and the LSV bid would be for the 'lesser games' you really must try harder when you troll

20,000? The games between the 'lesser' nations won't attract crowds bigger than 2000

Often wondered how many 'other' fans do actually go to games on the train.

Do trains regularly run on a Sunday from say Widnes to Batley, Hull - Warrington etc? and how long does it take compared to the car?

I'm genuinely curious but not enough to look it up

I'm on it Glow.....

Widnes to Batley if you set off at 9:53 would get you there for 12:16, 3 changes though. Return at 16:58 would get you in smogland at 20:06

Hulll to Wire dep 10:10 arr 13:58
Wire to Hull dep 17:19 arr 20:34