In another surprising twist, The Telegraph has revealed that the Allianz Stadium will be required to revert to its iconic name, Twickenham, for the Rugby World Cup in England next year.
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They’ve reported that the reversal will come about as part of the sponsorship regulations surrounding the prestigious tournament.
Since 1909, Twickenham has been the home ground for England’s men’s rugby games. The name change to Allianz Stadium will take effect in September, prior to the World Cup.
The 82,000-capacity stadium is not only a venue for international women’s matches but also hosts significant domestic games, community events, and music concerts.
Former England coach Sir Clive Woodward expressed his dismay, stating that the RFU has “sold its soul” and called it a “very sad day” for English rugby.
However, due to the World Cup’s strict licensing agreements between tournament organisers and stakeholders, the stadium will retain the Twickenham name throughout the event.
This will mark the first major tournament at the ground after the renaming.
A similar situation occurred during the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, where the Nissan Stadium was referred to as Yokohama Stadium for the duration of the competition.
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