Toronto Hang On For London Win Hull KR’s victory had just pushed the Toronto Wolfpack into the Million Pound Game position and they knew that a home victory against London Broncos was critical. If  they could win by thirty-three points or more, then they could finish the weekend in second place. The Broncos were in town, themselves with an eye on the top three and knowing that a six point win would lift them above KR and their opponents today. Both sides looked strong as they emerged into the Canadian sunshine at the Lamport Stadium. Honours were shared in 2018 with a win apiece and both sides came into todays game on the back of narrow losses a fortnight ago. READ MORE ON THIS STORY...

Toronto Hang On For London Win Hull KR’s victory had just pushed the Toronto Wolfpack into the Million Pound Game position and they knew that a home victory against London Broncos was critical. If  they could win by thirty-three points or more, then they could finish the weekend in second place. The Broncos were in town, themselves with an eye on the top three and knowing that a six point win would lift them above KR and their opponents today. Both sides looked strong as they emerged into the Canadian sunshine at the Lamport Stadium. Honours were shared in 2018 with a win apiece and both sides came into todays game on the back of narrow losses a fortnight ago. READ MORE ON THIS STORY...

7,557 was the attendance in Toronto for the Toronto Wolfpack vs London Broncos. The scan of the stands by the TV cameras shows that this announced attendance is highly credible.

This attendance, which English M62 clubs like Salford and Wakefield can only dream of, shows that the Toronto fans are loyal to the team and the game. Bright days ahead for Canadian rugby league, especially if Toronto can get promoted into Super League.

Beautiful. Such solidness.

It was Super League vs Championship legacy.

There was more atmosphere on the moon its a terrible stadium no cover from the elements for the spectators.

Shame their crowds haven't picked up as the 8s gains momentum (yes, I'm aware they pull more than Leigh, Wakey, London, whoever) but I'd be more convinced of their future if their was real evidence that the city was increasingly getting behind them

Could you imagine Wakefield or Salford putting on such a spectacle with fighter jets flying over head and nearly 8000 die hard fans in the ground?

A greater Manchester team vs West Yorkshire could though.

As you were obviously at the ground, did you enjoy the airplane display and fine beers on offer?

Quote ="Clearwing"Shame their crowds haven't picked up as the 8s gains momentum (yes, I'm aware they pull more than Leigh, Wakey, London, whoever) but I'd be more convinced of their future if their was real evidence that the city was increasingly getting behind them'" More there than your club. That's all that matters.... Oh, and may I share with you this delightful Facebook page that may suit the type of person you are? https://www.facebook.com/groups/1197913303653937/

Quote ="Clearwing"Shame their crowds haven't picked up as the 8s gains momentum (yes, I'm aware they pull more than Leigh, Wakey, London, whoever) but I'd be more convinced of their future if their was real evidence that the city was increasingly getting behind them'" More there than your club. That's all that matters.... Oh, and may I share with you this delightful Facebook page that may suit the type of person you are? https://www.facebook.com/groups/1197913303653937/

Context is sometimes helpful. The first weekend in September, across North America, is the biggest of the holiday weekends. Everywhere, kids go back to school on the Tuesday. So it's the final blowout weekend for families to do stuff. People with holiday cottages leave the city. Many families in Toronto go to the Exhibition (fairground, food and ag fair, live music, etc), which is where the air show takes place and why there were F-16s zooming over Lamport Stadium during the game.

We were actually delighted that we got so many fans out on the holiday weekend, given there were so many other choices for people. Personally, two of my friends entirely new to RL came back on Saturday for a second game, and one is considering season tickets for next year.

Picking apart attendance at every Wolfpack game has become a spectator sport all its own even though, as you correctly note, we pull more than most other Champ and some SL teams.

The council estate culture on these forums is often rooted in envy and resentment of those who have done better. Ignore them mate.

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I loved the national anthems before the game (what on earth !) ...brought a tear to my Japanese Eye !

"ooooh, ignore them mate"

You big girl's blouse !

That looks like a great crowd, well done to all involved.

Surely that is 75,000 with another million watching on TV right?.

Two massive City clubs going head to head in one of the most important games either has ever played.

You just cant help yourself with the digs at other clubs can you.

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Quote ="Joff"More there than your club. That's all that matters.... Oh, and may I share with you this delightful Facebook page that may suit the type of person you are? https://www.facebook.com/groups/1197913303653937/'" Dunno what the Headingley attendance was yesterday but it looked more than 7k to me. I'll give the facebook page a miss as I doubt you have the first clue about the type of person I am. I think a few on here have got you sussed though....

Quote ="Joff"More there than your club. That's all that matters.... Oh, and may I share with you this delightful Facebook page that may suit the type of person you are? https://www.facebook.com/groups/1197913303653937/'" Dunno what the Headingley attendance was yesterday but it looked more than 7k to me. I'll give the facebook page a miss as I doubt you have the first clue about the type of person I am. I think a few on here have got you sussed though....

Nice of you to make the argument about social class...

Context is always good, thanks for that. Just for the record, I want Toronto to succeed and while your crowds are good I'd like to see them grow - as indeed I'm sure you would. There was no dig intended.

People keep mentioning the attendance because somebody starts a thread on it every week which then starts the merry go round of pictures and counter claims you won’t be taken seriously until you’ve been in existence for about a decade but you’ll be playing with the big boys next year , one thing I’ve noticed is your fans don’t seem to be bothered what level your playing at the numbers seem to remain the same

I thought it was a five drives & a kick rugby league game not a air display or a beer festival.

Where do spectators go for shelter if it rains during in a game at the Lamport Stadium?

Once again a fantastic crowd. Well done Toronto

Regards

King James

We're a new club. It's about getting people who've never heard of rugby league into the stadium and making sure they have a good time. You don't do that by banging on about knock ons and the 40/20. You do that by getting the lads on local sports tv, having a stadium that's easy to get to, having a beer garden, and creating a fun atmosphere. Once people have experienced it, they usually come back for more and start learning the rules and following the game.

I've attended every home game at Lamport for two seasons, except one. There's only one where it rained heavily all day just before the game, but it stopped before kick off. Our summer weather isn't as changeable as the weather in England. If we are expecting rain, we bring ponchos. There is also a concourse under the stands where you could shelter if you were the timid sort.

Really, you folk have to stop worrying about our ground, our weather, the national anthems, the lines on the pitch, the once-a-year air show, the beer garden, the attendance. We're sorted.