Any idea what the attendance was? Looked pretty healthy to me.

Apparently 14,000

Thanks. If that's accurate then that's brilliant!

14000..... Jeeeesus that can't be right..

why not?

That's what I got told on another forum. Btw congrat's to the French. But also proud of the fighting Irish would love to see how they would go with a fully professional team go eventually (hint, hint Dublin

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When was the last time a France team got anywhere near that attendance for an international against a major RL nation? 14,000 against Ireland is absolutely fantastic if thats the true case

Apparently the capacity for that stadium is 17,518.

I can happily accept there being 3,000 empty seats, the place looked pretty full.

Exactly, 14'125 spectators.

Wow fantastic going.

That is simply fantastic news, just goes to show that international Rugby League can be a draw (without 'star' names). I am sure the French enjoyed that game at least as much a being well beaten last Autumn

Ireland were maybe a Ben harrison and Chris Bridge ( plus Richards and Blanch) away from being competitive.

Thanks Bridge and Harrison for deciding to become English. and thanks to Tony Smith and the RFL for helping to undermine international Rugby league.