GIO Stadium will be able to proceed with a crowd of about 9,600 for the NRL finals match to be played at the venue this Saturday, after ACT Chief Health Officer Dr Kerryn Coleman gave the green light for a crowd increase yesterday.
GIO Stadium is getting ready to welcome its largest crowd back into the venue this weekend since the beginning of COVID restrictions, and there’s a team of people making it all possible.
Canberrans might notice some of the Territory’s iconic spots have lit up blue and gold this week, celebrating the Plus500 Brumbies grand final appearance at GIO Stadium Canberra this Saturday (19 September).
Canberrans are reminded to remember their responsibilities in the fight against COVID-19, as the ACT ticks over nearly seven weeks without an active case and some restrictions ease.
GIO Stadium Canberra will no longer host 6,000 Raiders fans at this weekend’s clash against the Melbourne Storm, after four COVID-19 cases were reported in the Territory over the past two days (8-9 July).
Up to 6,000 spectators will attend the clash between the Canberra Raiders and Melbourne Storm this weekend, as crowd restrictions continue to ease in time for the Raiders’ second home game at GIO Stadium since the NRL competition’s restart.
The Brumbies have started their Super Rugby AU campaign off with a 31-23 bonus-point victory over the Melbourne Rebels at GIO Stadium Canberra last night, Saturday 4 July.
The Canberra Raiders have made a winning return to GIO Stadium with a 22-16 win over the St George Illawarra Dragons on Friday night, 3 July.
The Raiders looked to have the game...