List of Australian rugby union stadiums by capacity
The following article lists stadiums used presently or in the past for rugby union in Australia.
Overview
While these stadiums are occasionally used by rugby union, none except Ballymore could be described as "rugby union grounds" per se. All are used principally for rugby league and/or Australian rules football. Several of these stadiums, primarily those with rectangular fields, are also used for soccer.
Stadiums used by the defunct Australian Rugby Championship and the 2003 Rugby World Cup are included for posterity.
Present Grounds
| Rank | Stadium | City | Use(s) | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ANZ Stadium | Sydney, NSW | 2003 Rugby World Cup Wallabies internationals |
84,000 |
| 2 | Etihad Stadium | Melbourne, Vic | 2003 Rugby World Cup Wallabies internationals |
56,347 |
| 3 | Suncorp Stadium | Brisbane, Qld | 2003 Rugby World Cup Wallabies internationals Queensland Reds |
52,500 |
| 4 | Sydney Football Stadium | Sydney, NSW | 2003 Rugby World Cup New South Wales Waratahs Wallabies internationals Australia Sevens (World Rugby Sevens Series, from 2015–16) |
45,500 |
| 5 | Domain Stadium | Perth, WA | 2003 Rugby World Cup Wallabies internationals Western Force (2006–2009) |
43,500 |
| 6 | AAMI Park | Melbourne, Vic | Melbourne Rebels (Super Rugby) | 30,050 |
| 7 | cbus Super Stadium | Gold Coast, Qld | Wallabies internationals Gold Coast Sevens (World Rugby Sevens Series, October 2011 – 2015) |
27,400 |
| 8 | Canberra Stadium | Canberra, ACT | Brumbies 2003 Rugby World Cup Canberra Vikings (ARC) |
25,011 |
| 9 | nib Stadium | Perth, WA | Perth Spirit (ARC) Western Force (2010–present) |
20,500 |
Former Grounds
These grounds have been used in the past, but don't host club or international fixtures (used less frequently than once a year).
National Rugby Championship Stadiums
Home match venues for the 2014 NRC season:[1]
| State | Team | Match Venue | Capacity | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACT | University of Canberra Vikings | Viking Park | 10,000 | Canberra |
| NSW | NSW Country Eagles | Caltex Park | 12,000 | Dubbo |
| Central Coast Stadium | 20,059 | Gosford | ||
| Oakes Oval | 10,000 | Lismore | ||
| Wade Park | 8,000 | Orange | ||
| Coogee Oval | 5,000 | Sydney | ||
| Greater Sydney Rams | Parramatta Stadium | 21,500 | ||
| North Harbour Rays | Brookvale Oval | 23,000 | ||
| Sydney Stars | Leichhardt Oval | 20,000 | ||
| QLD | Brisbane City | Suncorp Stadium | 52,500 | Brisbane |
| Ballymore | 24,000 | |||
| Queensland Country | Ballymore | 24,000 | ||
| Bond University | 5,000 | Gold Coast | ||
| Cbus Super Stadium | 27,400 | |||
| Mike Carney Toyota Park | 5,000 | Townsville | ||
| VIC | Melbourne Rising | AAMI Park | 29,500 | Melbourne |
| WA | Perth Spirit | Adelaide Airport Oval | 15,000 | Adelaide |
| HBF Arena | 16,000 | Perth | ||
| Rockingham RUC | 3,000 | |||
| UWA Rugby Club | 4,000 |
Home match venues for the 2015 NRC season:
| State | Team | Match Venue | Capacity | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACT | University of Canberra Vikings | Viking Park | 10,000 | Canberra |
| NSW | NSW Country Eagles | Ann Ashwood Park | Bathurst | |
| No. 2 Sports Ground | Newcastle | |||
| Chillingworth Oval | Tamworth | |||
| Woollahra Oval | 5,000 | Sydney | ||
| Greater Sydney Rams | Concord Oval | 20,000 | ||
| Granville Park | 5,000 | |||
| Forshaw Park | 3,000 | |||
| Parramatta Stadium | 21,500 | |||
| North Harbour Rays | Manly Oval | 5,000 | ||
| Pittwater Park | 10,000 | |||
| Sydney Stars | Leichhardt Oval | 20,000 | ||
| QLD | Brisbane City | Ballymore | 24,000 | Brisbane |
| Queensland Country | Bond University | 5,000 | Gold Coast | |
| Rugby Park | 5,000 | Rockhampton | ||
| Sports Ground | 9,000 | Toowoomba | ||
| Stockland Park | 12,000 | Sunshine Coast | ||
| VIC | Melbourne Rising | Ashwood Reserve | 3,000 | Melbourne |
| Frankston Park | 8,000 | |||
| Simonds Stadium | 34,074 | Geelong | ||
| Latrobe City Stadium | 12,000 | Morwell | ||
| WA | Perth Spirit | UWA Rugby Club | 4,000 | Perth |
See also
- List of rugby union stadiums by capacity
- List of Super Rugby stadiums
- List of rugby union stadiums in France
- List of Australian Football League grounds
- List of Australian cricket grounds
- List of ice rinks in Australia
- List of indoor arenas in Australia
- List of National Basketball League (Australia) venues
- List of Australian rugby league stadiums
- List of soccer stadiums in Australia
- List of Oceanian stadiums by capacity
References
- ↑ "Bill Pulver releases details on the new National Rugby Championship, which kicks off in August". foxsports.com.au. 24 March 2014. Archived from the original on 24 March 2014. Retrieved 24 March 2014.
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