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Ospreys To Play Hollywoodbets Sharks Game in London

For the first time ever a Vodacom United Rugby Championship game will take place in London after Ospreys confirmed they would use the Twickenham Stoop to host their Round 3 match-up with the Hollywoodbets Sharks.

Tickets are now on sale as four-time league winners Ospreys take on one of South Africa’s most famous clubs on Friday, November 3, at 19:35 UK / 21:35 SA. This initiative led by Ospreys with the support of Hollywoodbets Sharks, the league and key stakeholders will add a unique event to the Vodacom URC calendar for the 2023/24 season.

With the biggest Vodacom URC fanbases outside of the league’s core markets residing in London, this offers rugby supporters a real taste of competitive league action in a city synonymous with sport.

United Rugby Championship CEO, Martin Anayi, said: “We believe rugby should embrace new ideas and innovative events and we’re very happy to support Ospreys and Hollywoodbets Sharks in bringing the Vodacom United Rugby Championship to one of the world’s biggest cities where sport has such an iconic history. In addition to those who travel from Wales, we are fully aware of the large Vodacom URC fanbases living in London and we hope that the interest from Welsh and South African supporters in London can make this a really special event.”

Commercial Director for the Ospreys, Anthony Cole-Johnson, said: ”We’re absolutely thrilled that Ospreys can play host to a showcase game in London, providing a unique spectacle for our fans and newcomers alike. For us, this is not just a fixture; it is an opportunity to provide our local fans with a fresh experience and engage with both Ospreys exiles and the wider rugby fanbase in London.

“It’s been great to have worked in collaboration with the Vodacom URC and the Hollywoodbets Sharks to put together this ground-breaking game to grow the interest around Ospreys and the league. London, a city with a rich sporting heritage, has always been a popular destination for fans from across the globe. As one of the world’s leading rugby hubs, the city is no stranger to hosting showcase events.”

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