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Rugby World Cup 2015, UK

Venue delivery and operations to create an exceptional experience for fans and players

  • CLIENT: England Rugby 2015
  • LOCATION: London, Newcastle, Exeter, Gloucsester, Cardiff, Brighton, Leeds, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Birmingham and Leicester
  • CAPACITY: 12,000-82,000 each venue
  • SERVICES: Consultancy + Architecture + Events

For the 2015 Rugby World Cup, WOO was appointed as the exclusive design and architecture team for England Rugby 2015, overseeing all aspects of venue delivery, design and operations.

The tournament was hosted across 13 UK venues, including Twickenham, Wembley Stadium, the London Stadium and the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

Working with the organiser, WOO architects provided venue assessments, budget planning and detailed designs to adapt each venue with temporary overlays and upgrades to meet the demands of the competition.

Additionally, 41 team bases were selected through a rigorous process to provide world-class training facilities, swimming pools, gyms and accommodation, used by the competing teams in the lead-up to, and during, the World Cup competition. This approach ensured an outstanding experience for teams and fans alike while delivering a seamless tournament.