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Coordinates: 33°7′46″S 148°10′58″E / 33.12944°S 148.18278°E / -33.12944; 148.18278
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Revision as of 06:34, 22 April 2009

Pioneer Oval
Map
LocationParkes, New South Wales
Coordinates33°7′46″S 148°10′58″E / 33.12944°S 148.18278°E / -33.12944; 148.18278
Capacity12,000
SurfaceGrass
Tenants
Parkes Spacemen (Group 11)
Parkes Boars ([Rugby Union]])

Pioneer Oval is located in the town of Parkes, New South Wales. The Oval can hold 12,000+ people, however, most of the ground does not have seats, the ground does have lights and has been used for local, national and even international rugby league matches and have been 1 international test match, 2 trial matches and 1 official NRL club game. Pioneer is home to the Parkes Spacemen (Rugby League) and the Parkes Boars (Rugby Union).


MAJOR EVENTS

1990 Rugby League: Australia vs. France (12,384)

1998 Rugby League: Parramatta Eels vs. Adelaide Rams (7,500)

2002 Rugby League: Cronulla Sharks vs. Parramatta Eels (10,490)

2005 Rugby League: Parkes Spacemen vs. Newtown Jets; Parramatta Eels vs. Sydney Roosters (11,362)