re: **Official 2015 Rugby World Cup Thread | Full Final Match linked in 1st post!

Just got back from my first round in the UK for the World Cup.

I went to the Italy-France, USA-Samoa, Canada-Italy, and USA-Scotland games.

Generally, I had a very good time.

Italy - France

I have been to Twickenham for 6N matches, but this was by far and away my worst experience. The trains, shuttles, bathrooms, etc were just so disorganized.

The pluses was that the French and Italy fans were great and cheerful the whole game.

USA-Samoa

Brighton crew was great getting people to and from the game. High praise for them.

The stadium is small, but it was very beautiful.

The USA and Samoa fans seemed to really enjoy it.


Canada-Italy

I know I should in theory cheer for Canada, but could not. Cheered for Italy and thought I was putting the hex on them. They tightened up when they brought in their first row.

The Canadian fans were great. Saw guys dressed up as Mounties, Bret the Hitman Hart, etc..

The Canadian players were all cool and nice. We stayed at the Marriott where they were, and met Cudmore's wife who is very beautiful.


USA - Scotland

Great atmosphere all around. The Flower of Scotland is such a great song to be heard at a stadium

The US pack really impressed me for once. The lineout, that was a disaster.

But to be winning at half, I will take it. I thought the scoreline was a little rough, but you make mistakes, you pay.


Overall, some great games being played and able to watch.

Negatives

The rail service has been a disaster in the UK. Lots of fans missing games, being late, etc..

Fanzones were a joke. Long queues, over priced, etc.


But looking forward to being in Cardiff in two weeks.