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Rugby may not have filled the stands like 1979 in Stara Placa, but it won Split
Croatia⚽ Sports5 hr. ago

Rugby may not have filled the stands like 1979 in Stara Placa, but it won Split

The article discusses Croatia hosting the final tournament of the European Rugby Sevens Championship in Split last weekend. While the event did not feature Croatian national teams, attendees praised the organization and atmosphere. The venue, Travnjak, was described as well-managed despite not being as packed as in more traditional rugby hubs like Ireland, England, or France. The article highlights efforts by organizers to attract crowds through cultural events such as concerts. It also compares the current event to the 1979 Mediterranean Games held in Split, noting improvements in facilities and accessibility. The historical context includes the success of French rugby at those games, including an infamous 104-3 victory over Tunisia.

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Rugby may not have filled the stands like 1979 in Stara Placa, but it won Split

The article discusses Croatia hosting the final tournament of the European Rugby Sevens Championship in Split last weekend. While the event did not feature Croatian national teams, attendees praised the organization and atmosphere. The venue, Travnjak, was described as well-managed despite not being as packed as in more traditional rugby hubs like Ireland, England, or France. The article highlights efforts by organizers to attract crowds through cultural events such as concerts. It also compares the current event to the 1979 Mediterranean Games held in Split, noting improvements in facilities and accessibility. The historical context includes the success of French rugby at those games, including an infamous 104-3 victory over Tunisia.

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