Rugby League World Cup on show at fan day

By RLP 2/2/2008

The National Rugby League (NRL) held the Centenary Fan Day today. The kick-off to 100 years of rugby league in Australia took place at Telstra/ANZ Stadium, Homebush in Sydney. The top 25 players from all 16 NRL teams were present to sign autographs and have photo's taken with fans. This was the first time in 100 years that all NRL players were at the same location at the same time. The day was a huge success with over 15000 fans turning out.

Fans also had a once in a life time opportunity to stand side by side with the Rugby League World Cup. Amongst the NRL club marquees outside the stadium, the Rugby League World Cup Marqee with the Rugby League World Cup stood out. Fans had the chance to find out all about the upcoming 2008 Rugby League World Cup. The interest was high with World Cup showbags disappearing within 2 hours. Their was a constant flow of people visiting the Marquee and getting up close and personal with one of the most prized trophies in international rugby league.

Inside the stadium coaching clinics were in full drive with 1000's of kids taking part. On the big screens of Telstra/ANZ stadium a 100 years of rugby league flashed by with the World Cup featuring. Rugby League World Cup advertising was also in full swing with infomation periodically appearing on the big screen. By all acounts the 2008 Rugby League World Cup publicity machine had kicked off. The "Heroes Here08" advertising campaign will continue throughout the year.

There is no better way to conclude 100 years rugby league in Australia then having the top ten nations down under battling it out for the Rugby League World Cup. From Saturday 25th of October to Saturday 22nd of November 2008, Rugby League fans from around the World will be focused on what promises to be the best Rugby League World Cup ever.