Looking through the record books I believe I first saw the mighty All Blacks play at Twickenham on 24 November 1979, I went with my then boyfriend without tickets we managed to buy two in the Cabbage Patch as I can recall. We managed to buy 2 of the 100 that had been stolen! But. we … More New Zealand v Australia – The Rugby (Union) World Cup Final – Event 152
This is going to be a bit like the bridesmaid following behind the bride – but I just had to get the RWC Final out of my system before I got to the Bronze Final. In reality of course this came the night before the Final – a match between South Africa and the team … More South Africa v Argentina – The RWC Bronze Final – Event 151
One of the off shoots of being at so many World Cup matches is that I haven’t had hours to sit and watch the games I haven’t been at. I was listening on the radio to the quarter final between Scotland and Australia so heard the outrage when Australia were awarded what was clearly then … More Argentina v Australia – The RWC – Event 150
After a journey to Gloucester to watch some Premiership rugby I was relieved that the semi-final of the Rugby World Cup was due to start in Twickenham at 4pm – that meant I was able to have a chilled breakfast and a leisurely journey to the vicinity. Teddington station was my target – a short … More New Zealand v South Africa – The RWC – Event 149
Quarter Final two saw me heading to Cardiff fairly early in the morning to watch Ireland play Argentina. This would be my 3rd Sunday in a row watching Los Pumas. I knew we’d be in for some running rugby, but believed that Ireland would subdue Argentina, even with their injury woes and the loss of … More Ireland v Argentina – The RWC – Event 146
When I was seeking Rugby World Cup tickets I always had in mind that I”d follow the All Blacks through the knock out stages, so bought myself a ticket for each of the quarter finals in Cardiff at the soon to be renamed Principality Stadium. It was a no brainer for me to travel to … More All Blacks v France – The RWC – Event 145
The last of my 9 pool games took me back to Leicester, to see Argentina for the 2nd Sunday in a row; their opponents this time were Namibia. It was a disappointment that Jacques Burger had hung his international boots up before the match, he’s been a man mountain for his country! I had a … More Argentina v Namibia – The RWC – Event 143
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
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