Leicester's ground left off World Cup venue list

Welford Road, the home of Leicester Tigers and the biggest club rugby ground in England, has been axed as a potential venue for the 2015 World Cup.

Mon, 08 Oct, 2012 - 10:47

Welford Road, the home of Leicester Tigers and the biggest club rugby ground in England, has been axed as a potential venue for the 2015 World Cup.

The ground, which has been Leicester’s home for 120 years, has been left off the long list of 17 stadia published by tournament organisers England Rugby 2015.

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