Rugby-Saracens v Gloucester to kick off segregated fans plan


  • Rugby
  • Wednesday, 16 Apr 2025

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Saracens v Sale Sharks - Aviva Premiership - Allianz Park, now called the StoneX stadium - 17/10/15 General view before the match Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Tom Jacobs Livepic EDITORIAL USE ONLY./File Photo

LONDON (Reuters) -Premiership Rugby's experiment with soccer-style fan segregation featuring designated away supporter zones will get its first outing this weekend at Saracens' StoneX Stadium, with the plan all about atmosphere generation rather than safety concerns.

Visiting Gloucester's famously vocal supporters will create a miniature version of their beloved "Shed" terrace in what could be a tense match in the battle for a top-four finish and a playoff place at a ground hardly renowned for its raucous atmosphere.

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