What is happening with Newlands rugby 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.
What is the oldest rugby stadium in South Africa?
Newlands
So, here are a few interesting things you should know about Newlands: 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.
What 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.
How old is Newlands rugby stadium?
131c. 1890
NEWLANDS RUGBY STADIUM/Age
Has Newlands been sold?
The Western Province Rugby Football Union has struck a new multi-million rand deal with the Flyt Property Investment Group for the sale and redevelopment of Newlands Stadium.
Is Newlands Stadium being demolished?
PSL official Ronnie Schloss admits the dilapidated Cape Town-based Newlands Stadium is no longer fit to host football matches. According to reports, the historic 51 900-seater venue will be demolished and could be replaced by retail and residential properties.
Who plays at Newlands Rugby Stadium?
Western Province
Stormers
NEWLANDS RUGBY STADIUM/Teams
What is the capacity of Newlands?
51,900
NEWLANDS RUGBY STADIUM/Capacity
Has Newlands stadium been demolished?
The final game to be played at Newlands was a Currie Cup semi-final with Western Province hosting the Sharks on Saturday January 23. Sadly, due to COVID restrictions, no spectators were present.
Who owns Loftus Stadium?
Blue Bulls Rugby Union
Loftus Versfeld Stadium/Owners
How much was Newlands sold for?
WP Rugby to bank R110 million as Investec strikes Newlands deal.
Where is the Newlands Stadium located?
The Newlands Stadium, currently referred to as DHL Newlands for sponsorship reasons, is located in Cape Town, 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…
When will Newlands Rugby Stadium host its last game?
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.
Is WP Rugby moving from Newlands?
It was speculated that WP rugby would sell Newlands, and that the Stormers and Western Province would play their home matches at the newly built Cape Town Stadium for their home games. However, the Western Province Rugby Union have decided that they will not be using the stadium, but will rather remain at Newlands.
When was the first rugby match played at Newlands?
The first official match at Newlands took place on 31 May 1890 when Stellenbosch defeated Villagers there in front of a crowd of about 2,400 people. The following year the stadium hosted its first rugby test when the British Lions toured South Africa. It was not until 1919 that the first permanent concrete stands were erected on the grounds.