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Saracens set for annual game at Spurs' new stadium

The English Premiership club announced the partnership which will see them play a ‘showpiece fixture’ at the venue for the next five years.

ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP SIDE Saracens will play at Tottenham Hotspur’s new stadium annually for the next five years as part of a new partnership between the clubs.

Spurs have just finished work on their new home ground and will play their first game in the stadium on Wednesday night – welcoming London rivals, Crystal Palace.

Today, rugby outfit Saracens announced they will host a game in the 62,062-seater stadium every year for the next half decade.

“This agreement with Saracens further reinforces our aspiration to deliver a world-class multi-use venue in our home of Tottenham,” said Spurs chairman, Daniel Levy.

To attract one of world rugby’s biggest club sides will bring a new audience to the area, as well as help drive significant socio-economic benefits for businesses and local people, as we continue to underline our commitment to the regeneration of north Tottenham.

“We look forward to welcoming Saracens and their fans to Tottenham and delivering world class rugby matchday experiences, showcasing our new stadium and all the surrounding area has to offer.”

Tottenham Hotspur New Stadium Move Package The new stadium includes a 17,500-seater single-tier home southern stand. Ian Walton Ian Walton

The stadium is also set to host NFL games, which have graced Wembley Stadium in recent years – last featuring the Philidelphia Eagles and the Jacksonville Jaguars in October 2018.

“As someone brought up at White Hart Lane, for me and Saracens it’s a really special opportunity for us to partner with our fellow north Londoners, with whom we share so many of our core values,” Saracens chairman Nigel Wray said of the new partnership.

Tottenham Hotspur have shown themselves to be true innovators in the development of their new stadium and I know you will all share in my excitement at the news that we will make their ground the home of our showpiece fixture.

“Not only this but they are, like us, a club who care massively about their community; who strive to create opportunities in their local area, and who have had such an impact on the young people they work with.

“The new stadium will dramatically impact the whole area.”

Tottenham Hotspur New Stadium Move Package Tottenham's U18 side have already played in the new stadium. Ian Walton Ian Walton

Spurs new homeground has already seen two games played in front of the club’s supporters.

The club’s U18 side ran out 3-1 winners over Southampton last week, while Robbie Keane and co took to the new pitch for a Tottenham legends game against Internazionale.

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    Mute Tom49
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    Apr 2nd 2019, 11:32 AM

    Might want to double-check the headline there

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    Mute Liam Flague
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    Apr 2nd 2019, 11:25 PM

    @Tom49: won’t make much of a difference to spurs. They’re well used to the empty seats

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    Apr 2nd 2019, 11:28 AM

    Have Saracens won anything lately? Maybe if they have they could put it in the trophy cabinet. It’s a bit empty at the moment

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    Apr 2nd 2019, 11:38 AM
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    Apr 2nd 2019, 11:38 AM

    @Anthony Connery: very successful lately

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    Apr 2nd 2019, 11:55 AM
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    Apr 2nd 2019, 12:14 PM

    @Robot: I think he was referring to Spurs trophy cabinet.

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    Mute Dave O Keeffe
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    Apr 2nd 2019, 12:20 PM

    @Darren Byrne: yup, makes sense now. I’m sure last years London Football Awards Manager of the Year award is in there.

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    Apr 2nd 2019, 12:48 PM

    @Robot: Please do a bit of research and stop making a fool of yourself.

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    Apr 2nd 2019, 10:45 PM

    @Anthony Connery: They haven’t done too bad in the last few years! Bigger trophy cabinet needed by end of this season I’d wager!

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    Apr 2nd 2019, 2:09 PM

    60000 empty seats for that so…

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    Apr 2nd 2019, 12:13 PM

    Horrible thugby team.

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