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Welcome to Rugby World Cup 2015. The Game’s biggest and most exciting competition is here and the spotlight is on Newcastle upon Tyne with St James’ Park hosting three crucial pool phase matches.

This guide is designed to help you make the most of your RWC 2015 experience and contains practical information on how to get around Newcastle on a match day, tips on getting to and from St James’ Park as well as an introduction to the Fanzone at Science Central.

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Fri Oct 9New Zealand v Tonga20:00

sat Oct 10samoa v scotland14:30

Key InformatIonVenue Information

Venue gates will open 2 hours prior to kick-off Please ensure you leave ample time to walk to the venue, all walking times are outlined on the map on the reverse

Allow plenty of time to pass through security. Some items are not allowed to be brought into the venue, please ask a member of staff if you are unsure Please refer to the map to find your allocated gate number

Please note the stadium has a no re-entry policy, make sure you bring everything you need No smoking in venue

Facilities The following facilities will be available at St James’ Park, please check the map or speak to a member of The Pack for further details:

Spectator Services Information Point featuring: language services, Tournament and local area information

A wheelchair pushing and companion service are available from designated Blue Badge Parking areas. For any other accessibility enquiries please ask a member of The Pack

Ticket office

First aid

Food and drink concessions

merchandise Visit the RWC 2015 store for all of your official Tournament merchandise, please see the map for locations.

Pre-match show The pre-match show starts 30 minutes before kick-off so make sure you arrive at the venue in plenty of time.

Newcastle and Gateshead has a thriving cultural scene, with rejuvenated quaysides and superb shopping. The world’s only tilting bridge, Gateshead Millennium Bridge, connects the two quaysides and the lively city centre takes you from High Bridge’s cobbled streets to Grainger Town’s beautiful Georgian architecture.

What to do Take a selfie with the iconic Tyne Bridge, at the same time capturing the Newcastle RWC 2015 spectacular

Visit the famous Newcastle quayside

See the Angel of the North, the most viewed piece of public art

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Plan your journey home using the bespoke journey planner at rugbyworldcup.com/journeyplanner also available on the official RWC 2015 app

Follow @RWC2015Travel on Twitter to receive real time travel information. In the stadium listen for announcements and look on the big screens for updates

If you are travelling back by car from the stadium remember that some roads in the area will be closed after the match while crowds disperse. Why not spend some time at the Fanzone or elsewhere in the city to enjoy the atmosphere before heading back

After the match Newcastle station will be very busy. Be prepared to queue. Staff will be on hand to help you on your way as quickly as possible. If you’re at the New Zealand v Tonga match be sure to check times of last trains and don’t rely on getting the last one as others may try to do that as well

If you need assistance speak to one of The Pack, they will be more than happy to help

Have a safe journey home. You’ve just been part of the best Rugby World Cup ever – don’t forget to share your day at #RWC2015

The Newcastle Fanzone is taking place at Science Central. Within easy access of St James’ Park the Fanzone will feature big screens, bars and a wide variety of food and drink. The site is open to everyone and entry is free. Alongside the usual attractions the site will also feature a funfair and a community Rugby pitch.

The Fanzone is open on all match days and will host community events on other days throughout the Tournament. Free ‘RWC Fanzone Wifi’ will be available at the Fanzone.

The Fanzone will be open on the following days: Saturday September 26 13:00-23:30 Thursday October 1 15:00-23:30 Friday October 2 15:30-23:30 Saturday October 3 10:00-23:30 Sunday October 4 12:30-23:30 Tuesday October 6 15:30-23:30 Wednesday October 7 15:30-23:30 Friday October 9 11:30-23:30 Saturday October 10 10:00-23:30 Sunday October 11 12:30-23:30

For further information please visit: rugbyworldcup.com/fanzones

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