Final test essentials

ScrumQueens has received a fantastic response from rugby fans, both in England and New Zealand, following our coverage of the opening test. Many of you have shown how keen you are to enjoy the Investec Double Header and have been bombarding us with questions! So, by popular demand, here is our guide for everything you need to know regarding the final England Vs Black Ferns test, whether you are watching from the comfort of your own home, or live at the home of English Rugby.

If youve never made it to a live England game, this is the one to come to. Firstly, its against the World Champions, secondly, its at Twickenham, and thirdly its absolutely free!!! How often do the RFU let you in for free?

Kick Off: 4.45 pm

Gates Open: 4.15 pm

Entry: Free

The game is live in the UK on Sky Sports 2 - from 4.30pm and for the Kiwis among us, the game is also live on Sky - but at the less accessible time at 5.45am on Sky Sports 1.

Sky will cover the match using experienced commentator Johnnie Hammond.

Hammond has been commentating on Sky Sports for over 10 years and has covered games from the Heineken Cup to Churchhill Cup competitions.

He said:

I havent seen a huge amount of the women's game. But as a commentator you like to immerse yourself in as wide a range of rugby as possible. I have been getting updates on how the England side have been faring over the past few seasons however so Im up to date on how they are doing.

"I have seen the last two games this week and I was extremely impressed with the skill level. I dont think England were at their best last Saturday but overall the gameplans were well thought out and I felt that there was real ambition in the attacking play. The Black Ferns have been disaplying extremely high skill level and I thought they scpred some great tries in the midweek game."

There is a priority at Sky to focus on the womens game this year, starting with this weekend and then towards the World Cup.

: As entrance is free you will have a choice of seat, and the great thing about Twickenham is youll always have a great view. High up you get a fabulous perspective of the game, low down youll be close enough to feel the hits. If you are meeting friends inside the stadium, pre arrange an area to sit as mobile phones often dont work. If you want to meet just outside, a good place is underneath the Golden Lion in the West Car Park.

It is worth being aware that there are some disruptions to the South West Train service, affecting services to and from Twickenham. This wont disrupt services from London, but those from the west are stopping at Feltham and being replaced by a bus service to Twickenham. More information can be found at http://www.southwesttrains.co.uk/engineeringwork.aspx

Address:

Twickenham Stadium

Rugby Road

Twickenham

TW1 1DZ

: Twickenham is located in a residential area, with most roads being resident permit parking only. Twickenhams Car Parks will also be full from the mens game and the roads no doubt at a stand still due to exiting fans. If you must come by car I would recommend giving yourself lots of time, parking some distance away, and walking to the ground.

Twickenham station is a short walk from the stadium, usually! However, you will be fighting against the crowds exiting the stadium following the mens game so allow plenty of time. I used to live on Whitton Road and believe me, going against the tide quadruples the length of time it takes to walk. Nonetheless train is a good option with regular services from Waterloo and Reading (see earlier warning regarding bus replacement). St Margarets, Strawberry Hill and Iselworth train stations are also within walking distance for the average fit young thing if you wish to avoid the busier Richmond and Twickenham train stations.

Additionally, you may consider taking the District line to Richmond or the Piccadilly Line to Hounslow. The walk is longer, but it is a sensible option. If you are thinking of watching the mens game in a pub or grabbing a bite to eat, Richmond is highly recommended.

281, 267 and H22 bus services all pass close to the stadium although Whitton Road is shut on match days so the 281 will not drop you right outside. The 33, R68, R70, 290 and 490 also run along King Street in Twickenham. Again, this would usually be a short walk, but take into consideration the fact you will be against the tide.

: By far your best option! Getting there should be easy as you can see the stadium from all around and the Police on the day are fabulous and line the way (incidentally, if they give you instructions of which way to go, when it is safe to cross etc, please listen. These guys and girls do a great job of insuring everyone arrives and exits the stadium safely and often do it with great humour. If youre lucky youll be kept entertained in the crush by a wanna be stand up!) but if you need more help, heres a map of the area http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&client=dell-usuk-rel&channel=uk&tab=wl&q=TW2%207RE Most will stream along Whitton Road so we think that approaching via Mogden Lane might be an alternative if the crowds are inpenetrable.

: If you require information about disabled facilities you can contact the RFU at disabledaccess@therfu.com

: If you are not lucky enough to have a ticket to the mens game, Im sure youll fancy warming up for the womens test in a local pub, and there are plenty to choose from. Twickenham is usually very busy, but a slightly quieter viewing can be found in Richmond. The Sun Inn and The Orange Tree are often favourites, but most places will be showing the game this is Rugby country after all. Dont despair if you arrive to find a place rammed, the throngs will eventually leave for Twickers leaving you with a bit more space.

However, if you would like to brave Twickenham to ensure you are nice and close to the action, you will find the game on in every bar. The Twickenham Tup and The Cabbage Patch would be our recommendations for decent rugby pubs and you may well find some like-minded ScrumQueens gathering in The Patch.

There are also an abundance of choice for places to eat, from roadside burger joints to fine restaurants. You might want to book to ensure the later. There is great variety in both Richmond and Twickenham including Tapas, Indian, Chinese, Thai and Pizza. Best to just wander along the high streets and see where has room for you, but dont wait until youre starving because you may have a wait even once youve chosen a restaurant.

And after the game? Its a similar story after the game with lots of places to go for a drink, but you will find Twickenham rowdier, drunker and busier. Theres not a lot in it, but Richmond behaves a bit like a more mature, should know better, older sibling!