Kingsholm Stadium

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A view from the shed
A view from the shed

Kingsholm Stadium is a rugby union stadium in Gloucester, England, and is the home stadium of Gloucester Rugby. The stadium is able to hold 16,500 people. The main grandstand was Re-built by C&D Bricklayers. A partnership in which Nick Cuthbert and Kevin Dunn (A former Gloucester and England player) are a part of.

Kingsholm is well known amongst rugby union fans for its partisan supporters and its intimidating atmosphere, and is widely regarded as a superb venue for rugby. Kingsholm was used as a home stadium for England before they settled at Twickenham and also hosted New Zealand versus United States for a pool match in the 1991 Rugby World Cup.

Supporters found in 'the Shed' terrace are known as 'Shed-heads', and considered some of the loudest fans in the country.


Guinness Premiership Venues 2007-08
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