http://www.livingwiththelions.co.uk/news Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:21:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 2011 Rugby World Cup - Christchurch Update Rugby New Zealand 2011 have now announced the revised schedule for the 5 pool matches that were due to take place in Christchurch before the earthquake struck in February. Living With The Lions Sports Travel are close to finalising our revised packages for the 2011 ... http://www.livingwiththelions.co.uk/news/new-venues-for-rwc-following-christchurch-disaster-461 Rugby World Cup 2011 Tournament partners have today reluctantly decided that Christchurch will be unable to host the seven matches scheduled to be played at Stadium Christchurch and these will be rescheduled to be played at other venues in New Zealand. The decision was unanimously supported by Tournament ... http://www.livingwiththelions.co.uk/news/quake-striken-christchurch-out-of-world-cup-459 England batsman Kevin Pietersen today said he was 'absolutely devastated' to be returning home from the World Cup after finally succumbing to a hernia problem. The England and Wales Cricket Board today confirmed Pietersen would fly back the UK in the next 24 hours due to the ... http://www.livingwiththelions.co.uk/news/kevin-pietersen-absolutely-devastated-injury-has-ended-his-world-cup-dream-with-england-457 Andrew Strauss response afternarrowly defeating South Africa and keeping England's world cup hopes alive "There are plenty of things we didn't do well in this game but we got away with a win," captain Strauss admitted after a thrilling finish in Chennai. "Sometimes a win is all you need ... http://www.livingwiththelions.co.uk/news/strauss-relief-and-joy-after-defeating-south-africa-455 Kevin O'Brien stunned England with the fastest hundred in World Cup history as Ireland secured their greatest victory with a monumental three-wicket triumph in Bangalore. O'Brien clubbed a magnificent 113 off 63 deliveries as Ireland earned the highest World Cup run-chase with four balls to spare. ... http://www.livingwiththelions.co.uk/news/kevin-obrien-smashes-ireland-to-an-historic-win-452 England gave their Grand Slam hopes a major boost as they ended defending champions France's eight-match winning streak in the Six Nations. Toby Flood kicked England into a 9-3 lead but Dimitri Yachvili's boot made it 9-9 at the break. Ben Foden's try saw England go back in ... http://www.livingwiththelions.co.uk/news/england-v-france-england-win-450 RBS Six Nations: England v France Venue: Twickenham Date: Saturday, 26 February Kick-off: 1700 GMT Lewis Moody is expected to be left out on Thursday when England announce their side to face France in Saturday's key Six Nations clash at Twickenham. The flanker, 32, was expected to captain the ... http://www.livingwiththelions.co.uk/news/moody-likely-to-be-out-of-the-french-clash-448 Two-time winners Munster have failed to reach the Heineken Cup quarter-finals for the first time in 13 years after Sunday's heavy loss away to Toulon. Jonny Wilkinson kicked 22 of the points for Toulon who are guaranteed to finish top of a hotly contested Pool Three. Tongan-born Japanese ... http://www.livingwiththelions.co.uk/news/touloun-oust-munster-446 Update for Wednesday 22 December. Fortunately all our passengers managed to get away yesterday and we are still working closely with those affected by Monday's cancellations. As of 0900 hrs Wednesday the Qantas flight at 1230 hrs has been cancelled and we are working closely with those affected to get them away ... http://www.livingwiththelions.co.uk/news/important-travel-update-for-wednesday-22-december-441 Following a hectic day yesterday we were relatively pleased that all bar three of our supporters were able to leave Heathrow yesterday and we are working closely with them today to get them away as soon as possible. Due to the intermittent nature of flight departures it is difficult to ascertain ... http://www.livingwiththelions.co.uk/news/435-435