Wakefield Trinity Triumph Over Toulouse Olympique in Championship Clash
On Saturday, Wakefield Trinity welcomed Toulouse Olympique in a Championship clash, entering the game as the favorites. Wakefield Trinity emerged victorious with an impressive 28-12 win, propelling them to the top of the table and strengthening their bid to secure a return to the Super League.
In contrast, Toulouse Olympique have struggled to maintain their momentum from last year’s Grand Final appearance, managing only one win from their opening five games this season.
Prior to the match, Wakefield Trinity announced a remarkable achievement – they had sold over 7,000 tickets, surpassing the highest attendance recorded in the 2023 Championship season. This marked only the fourth time Wakefield have sold more than 7,000 tickets in the last 10 years, showcasing the growing enthusiasm and support for rugby league in the area.
Examining Championship Attendance Records
Examining the highest Championship attendances since 2018, the Rugby League Project’s stats reveal some notable highlights:
“In 2023, the Bradford Bulls vs. Keighley Cougars clash drew a crowd of 4,879, while the previous season’s biggest regular-season attendance came at Odsal, where 4,793 fans witnessed Keighley’s 34-6 victory over the Bulls.”
The largest crowd of the 2022 Championship season was recorded at the Leigh Sports Village, where 7,233 spectators watched Leigh Centurions secure their return to the Super League with a 44-22 triumph over Batley Bulldogs.
In 2021, Toulouse Olympique’s promotion to the Super League was celebrated by a crowd of 9,235 at the Stade Ernest Wallon, as they defeated Featherstone Rovers 34-12 in the Championship Grand Final.
The 2019 season saw the Toronto Wolfpack experiment, with their Round 12 game against Swinton Lions drawing a crowd of 9,562 at the Lamport Stadium, the highest attendance of the year. The previous season, Featherstone Rovers stunned the Wolfpack 30-12 in front of 8,217 fans, ending Toronto’s 18-match winning run in the Championship.
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