There is only 3 weeks between the semis and the final. Why, in this financial climate, would they consider a double header in Cardiff?

Not a big fan of the idea of a double header at the same ground, in fact I hate the idea. I like the idea of a game on each day of the weekend. The idea of a game at the Millenium Stadium, not a fan of that either. I don't think a cup semi will ever be a big enough event for the Millenium Stadium. Plus, I am a big fan of deciding the venues once the semi-final games are known so the only way the games should be considered to be taken away from the north is if Quins or Celtic reach the semi's.

Forgive me if I'm wrong but isn't the whole RFL expansion about getting the game out of the M62 corridor? FWIW I'm not keen on the CCSF being held a the MS, I just don't think there would be a big enough crowd.

If the RFL were to do something like this I'd like to see some fan research done, ie. questionnaires asking fans for thier opinions. How far they're willing to travel etc etc. Instead of taking a huge gamble on a CCSF MS double-header.

The CC is the 'Holy Grail' of RL, thus it should be marketed correctly.

I like the idea of the CCSF being held at the MS, but in reality it wouldn't come to fruitition because the stadia would look empty and therefore would make the CC look like a mediocre competition, when in truth it's quite possibly one of the best competition's in the land.

That would be my worry really. Could we fill it?

It would be embarassing for the game if it was half empty.

I'm all for expansion, in fact I don't think enough is been done at the top level in fact. But I don't think the cup semi-finals are a good tool for expansion, just the same as the cup final, play-offs and SLGF. I'm a fan of Magic weekend and its this type of event that is what the RFL should use

I really like our Semis when its in Huddersfield

It's also up to the BBC. if they want a match on Saturday and Sunday, then that will scupper a double header.

i think a double header would be a good idea, but not at a stadium as big as the millenium.
the stadium didnt fill at MM with the fans of 12 teams coming to watch 6 games, never mind the fans of 4 coming to watch 2. i accept that there will be neutrals there but not maybe 20000+ neutrals.
a double header in a smaller stadium would be much more realistic IMO

Had this idea when the furore over Hull v Wakey at Doncaster was around.

Brilliant idea bring it on!!

As someone outside of the heartlands, I would be interested in a double header - wouldn't go otherwise (it's so much faster and cheaper to watch on tv).

For me the north, south, cardiff and newcastle is all much of a mutchness and I think that W. midlands would be a flop (no interest at all in Cov or Brum), while E. midlands (Leicester) would be seen as an act of war.

Cardif whats the point they could not even half fill the Stadium with 12 teams there 4 going to be worse stupid idea an idea with is own intrest at hart.
If it is a 2 yorkshire team which it will it should played in yorkshire and if it is 2 Lancs or Cheshire team should play over there.
And if it is either Catalan Celtic or Quins they should play at a park feild then they might fill it.

City of Manchester Stadium would be ideal having re thought.