in high-profile games or when competition rules demanded the match be played away from their normal home ground while the other three was due to the demolition of the old Caterpillar Stand at Welford Road. King Power Stadium has also hosted international rugby, including a match between a World XV and South Africa on 3 December 2006 to mark the centenary of the Springboks' first game abroad. South Africa won 32–7. The stadium was a host for matches in the 2015 Rugby World Cup. The ground hosted three pool matches: Argentina–Tonga, Argentina–Namibia and Canada–Romania. Average league and record attendances The overall record attendance at the stadium is thought to be between 32,488-32,500, for a rugby union match between Leicester Tigers and Bath in 2006. This rugby match took place prior to seats being removed to provide segregation of rival football fans, reducing the capacity of the ground from exactly 32,500 to 32,261. Leicester City The current highest ever league attendance is thought to be 32,242, for a Premier League match against Sunderland A.F.C on 8 August 2015. The highest ever attendance for a non-competitive football match stands at 32,188, for a pre-season friendly against Real Madrid on 30 July 2011. Leicester City Women Notes References External links Official website Leicester City F.C. Sports venues in Leicester Football in Leicestershire Football venues in England Rugby union stadiums in England Premier League venues Sports venues completed in 2002 2002 establishments in England English Football League venues Women's Super League venues Leicester City W.F.C.