In the midst of all my Rugby Union World Cup gallivanting was the biggest game in the Superleague calendar – The Grand Final at Old Trafford. I’d never been, it was a no brainer to add it to my list of sporting events in this special year! My only other visit to Old Trafford (Football … More Leeds Rhinos v Wigan Warriors – The Superleague Grand Final – Event 142
My second trip to the Olympic Stadium was another straight forward one – the place really is easy to get to from my part of the world – and the stadium from what I’ve seen so far is pretty impressive. I arrived in plenty of time and managed to swerve the people directing everyone the … More South Africa v USA – The RWC – Event 141
Having had something of a stupid journey to get to the MK Stadium – The King Power Stadium home of Leicester City was next. And there’s a parking tale to tell on this one too! I tried to book park and ride – but couldn’t because I’m on my own! Apparently if I’d paid and … More Argentina v Tonga – The RWC – Event 140
I had an idea that Japan might be a team to watch in this World Cup and so bought a ticket to watch them play in Milton Keynes. Their opposition Samoa have a fair few top class players amongst their ranks, I was expecting a balanced hard fought match, especially after the Samoan performance I’d … More Japan v Samoa – The RWC – Event 139
Game 5 took me to Wembley Stadium on a glorious Sunday afternoon. Having had a lovely leisurely morning with Steve and Claire it wasn’t far to drive to Stanmore Station, again lots of people had the same idea, but unlike Challenge Cup day I managed to find one of the last spaces. Wembley Way is … More Ireland v Romania – The RWC – Event 138
My Game 4 of the Rugby World Cup was between South Africa and Samoa, a huge match for the Springboks having been beaten by Japan in what will I imagine be the shock of the tournament. Would they bounce back in style? The match was at Villa Park, the home of Aston Villa, I had … More South Africa v Samoa – The RWC – Event 137
My Rugby World Cup schedule had been planned to make sure I saw the mighty All Blacks play at least 3 times, the first of those games saw them face Namibia at the Olympic Stadium in Stratford. The closest of the stadiums to my home I took the option of travelling from Chelmsford. At £12.50 … More New Zealand v Namibia – The RWC – Event 136
Now then the 2 teams mentioned above in the same heading really don’t make sense! A cricket team versus a rugby team? This was a fun day arranged by the Chelmsford Business Network, a group of like minded people meeting on a regular basis to exchange ideas and grow together as businesses. Amongst those present … More Essex CC v Saracens – Scrum at The Stumps – Event 135
Having rushed away from Lords and the Royal London Cup Final I made good time to Waterloo to then get stuck on a slow train to Twickenham. I was in the company of some very charming French men, I have no idea why when they speak English it’s music to the ears, yet we sound … More France v Italy – The RWC – Event 134
I’d bought a ticket for the Royal London Cup Final as soon as they became available, it was something of a result that Surrey, my second team, had made it all the way. Not so much of a result that the day was sandwiched between two Rugby World Cup games in Twickenham. I had a … More The Royal London Cup Final – Event 133
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