Quote: richardviking "Don't see the attraction and need for RL to be taken to Newcastle myself. There's a presence closeby in Gateshead, which has never really taken off. Rugby Union in the city isn't popular, and it's arguably the most religious football city in the UK.
I'd be very intrigued if it was taken to Dublin or Paris, however...
I suppose the big stumbling blocks on Magic weekends being held in these cities would be extortionate costs for fans.'"
Agreed.
Dublin Croke Park would be very interesting!
IMO with some serious, well-planned marketing the RFL and the local council in whichever city it chooses to host the weekend, it can be made into a fantastic weekend. Poor marketing will cost MM dearly IMHO. I didn't even know it was next month and I follow RL religiously.
I think this weekend is like the Titanic, fantastic idea, and according to the RFL cannot be beaten for entertainment. However when it comes to it, poor marketing will drive this idea into an iceberg.