The following are from
Official WRU crowd reports for semi pro Welsh premiership level (2014 / 2015) with 2015 / 2016 totals in brackets
The WRU require a 1.500 Minimum Crowd Capacity for their Welsh Premiership A license
Welsh rugby has a core rugby region in the Valleys that can harness and develop economic, social, health and sporting aspirations.
2014 / 2015 Average Welsh Premiership Crowds (2015 / 2016 in brackets)
1) Pontypridd RFC = 1,750 (1,750)
2) Ebbw Vale RFC = 1,000 (500 estimated)
3) Neath RFC = 850 (500 estimated)
4) Bridgend RFC = 650 (830)
5) Aberavon = 650 (500)
6) Llandovery = 500 (375)
7) Bedwas = 500 (250)
8) Newport = 500 (590)
9) Cardiff = 500 (300 estimated)
10) Carmarthen Quins= 400 (300)
11) Cross Keys = 350 (250 estimated)
12) Llanelli – 250 (200 estimated)
The largest crowd 2015 / 2016 was Ponty vs Cardiff = 3,200 Crowd at Sardis Road
The Lowest Crowd was Llanellli vs Bedwas = 160 Crowd at PyS
WHO WOULD YOU PROMOTE ?
Whoever thinks that Bridgend crowds are 50% bigger than Ebbw Vale’s is living in dreamland.
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Ebbw do not post crowd totals – If you know accurate totals then I will update blog.
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