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NRL finals to receive major boost as stadium crowds set to increase – Wide World of Sports
State Gov greenlights increased capacity
The NRL finals are set for a major boost with the NSW Government poised to announce an increase in stadium capacities for live sport.
Nine News’ Damien Ryan reports the changes will kick off on October 1, on the eve of the NRL finals series.
The push is for stadiums to double their capacity from 25 per cent to 50 per cent.
That would see a 40,000 strong crowd at ANZ stadium for the NRL grand final on October 25 as well as the second Origin game of this year’s series just two-and-a-half weeks …
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