Despite the IRFU's efforts to improve the matchday experience, a new study places Dublin's Aviva Stadium at the bottom of the list for fan-friendly Six Nations stadiums.
The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has announced upgrades to the matchday experience at the Aviva Stadium for Ireland 's opening Guinness Six Nations fixture against England on Saturday. They aim to enhance the atmosphere for the anticipated crowd. However, a recent study by cinch, the UK's largest online used car retailer and partner of Premiership Rugby side Northampton Saints, has ranked the Aviva Stadium as the worst among the six venues hosting Six Nations matches this year.
\This research, which assessed key fan-centric factors, placed Rome's Stadio Olimpico at the top with a score of 100 out of 100. This is encouraging news for Irish supporters traveling to Rome for Ireland's final championship game on St. Patrick's weekend. The Principality Stadium in Cardiff secured the second position (86.16/100), followed by the Stade de France in Paris (85.04/100), Twickenham in London (79.39/100), Edinburgh's Murrayfield (74.48/100), and lastly, Dublin's Aviva Stadium lagging behind at 60.81/100. \Commenting on the findings, Sam Sheehan from cinch highlighted the Stadio Olimpico's impressive capacity of 70,634, affordable food options averaging just £8.12, and over 1,000 accommodation choices within two miles of the stadium. For those seeking the best atmosphere, Twickenham reigns supreme with a capacity of 82,000, comfortably accommodating the largest crowds, especially during England's home games. In contrast, the Aviva Stadium is the smallest of the Six Nations venues, seating only 51,700 supporters. Cardiff emerges as the winner for budget-conscious fans, with fast food averaging £7.51. Paris, on the other hand, presents the highest cost for a quick meal at an average of £10.50. According to A View From My Seat, Cardiff's Principality Stadium, Murrayfield in Edinburgh, and Dublin's Aviva Stadium received the highest fan ratings, averaging 4.4 stars out of 5. The Stadio Olimpico falls short in this category with an average rating of 3.9. \Navigating to the stadium on matchday can be challenging, but the Stade de France stands out for its ease of access, thanks to Paris's 30% congestion level according to the TomTom Traffic Index. Dublin, conversely, experiences the highest traffic congestion at 47%, potentially making journeys to the Aviva Stadium more cumbersome. For those planning overnight stays, Rome offers the most options, with Booking.com listing 1,051 accommodations within a two-mile radius of Stadio Olimpico. In comparison, Twickenham has the fewest options nearby, with only 61
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