Twickenham Stadium, Rugby union venue in Richmond upon Thames, England
Twickenham Stadium is a rugby venue in the Borough of Richmond upon Thames in west London and the largest ground dedicated solely to rugby union anywhere in the world. It holds around 82,000 spectators and features several stands, hospitality areas and modern conference rooms.
The Rugby Football Union bought the site in 1907 when it was still used as a market garden and built a ground that opened in October 1909 with a match between Harlequins and Richmond. The venue has since been expanded and modernized several times to meet the growing demands of international rugby.
The home team plays all major international matches and tournaments at the ground, with fans gathering in nearby pubs and fan zones before kickoff. The museum inside displays shirts, old equipment and awards from more than a century of rugby history.
Twickenham railway station sits just a short walk away and runs extra services on match days, while several bus routes connect the area with central London. Pathways around the ground can become crowded during big matches, so arriving early is helpful.
The nickname Cabbage Patch recalls the time when vegetables were grown on the land before it became a sports ground and remains in use among many fans today. This informal name continues to shape the identity of the place.
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