Where was old Craven Park?
Where was old Craven Park?
Hull
Old Craven Park was a rugby league and greyhound racing stadium in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.
What does Hull KR stand for?
Hull Kingston Rovers
Hull Kingston Rovers were formed in 1882, as Kingston Amateurs, by a group of young workers in the shipping industry in West Hull. They played their first season in 1883/84, wearing red jerseys with a blue band, on a very primitive rented ground off Albert Street (now Gillett Street) on Hessle Road.
Where do Hull Kingston Rovers play?
Kingston upon Hull, United KingdomHull Kingston Rovers / Location
What is the maximum amount of people Craven Park can hold?
Craven Park total capacity is 9471. The largest stand is East Stand that has the capacity of – 4,000. South Stand can host 1,600 people; West Stand is opened for 2,000 people, and finally, Well Area is suitable for 600 fans. There is the North side of the ground dedicated to 1,271 away fans.
When did Hull KR leave Craven Park?
1989
Hull Kingston Rovers moved to the new ground in 1989 from the Old Craven Park which was sited on Holderness Road. The new stadium was the first in Rugby League to offer hospitality boxes.
Do Hull KR own their ground?
Hull KR have completed the purchase of Craven Park with an exclusive option to secure the surrounding land from Hull City Council. The deal, which has been in the works for several years, means the club own the ground for the first time since the late-1990s.
What’s the difference between Hull FC and Hull KR?
The rivalry between the two sides sees a geographic split with the two teams separated by the River Hull; people living west of the river tend to support F.C. while residents east of the river are mostly Hull KR fans.
Why are Hull KR called the Robins?
Hull KR’s nickname, “The Robins”, originates from their traditional playing colours of red and white. After a ten-year stay in the Super League (2007–2016), they were relegated from the Super League to the Championship in the 2016 season, due to the Million Pound Game.
Who plays at Craven Park?
Craven Park, Barrow-in-Furness
| Capacity | 3,000 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Opened | 1931 |
| Tenants | |
|---|---|
| Barrow Raiders |
When did Hull City move to the KC Stadium?
2002
Hull City, along with one of the city’s rugby league sides, Hull F.C., moved into the newly built KC Stadium in 2002. The KC Stadium was named “Best Ground” at the 2006 Football League Awards.
When was the last time Hull Kingston Rovers won a trophy?
BBC’s Super League Show takes a look back to when Hull FC won their only Floodlit Trophy title by beating city rivals Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1979-80 final.
Where do Barrow Raiders play?
Barrow-in-Furness, United KingdomBarrow Raiders / Location