What a month for sport! While the F1 engines are revving in Singapore, the quest for rugby supremacy will be underway in New Zealand. Here’s our line-up of parties, people and places to help you catch the action in the best way possible.

Check out the action on the various pubs around town – including favourites such as Harry’s at Boat Quay, Picotin on Turf Club Road, Muddy Murphy’s on Orchard Road, Hacienda at Dempsey – Rugby Village 2011 is holding a couple of not-to-be-missed events.

9 September – World Cup Rugby Lunch, Copthorne Waterfront Hotel

Rugby Village 2011 has secured a big-name guest for the opening day of the Cup. Arguably the best hooker ever to play for England, Peter Wheeler will beand Stephen Larkham, who played more that 100 times for the Wallabies, providing will provide their own his own perspectives about rugby, before handing over to Eden Park, in Auckland, for the opening ceremony and live coverage of the opening game between New Zealand and Tonga.

Schedule: Rugby Business Lunch, midday; live broadcast of the opening ceremony, 3.30pm in the Rugby Lounge; live broadcast of New Zealand vs Tonga, 4.30pm.

Tickets: Single tickets are $170, a table for 10 people is $1,600. Book via Paypal, internet banking or cheque, or email enquiries@rugbyvillage2011.com with your name and contact details.

8, 9, 15, 16, 23 October – The Finals

Watch the World Cup finals (quarters, semis and the big one!) live on the big screen with family, friends and rival supporters. Visit the website for more details.

www.rugbyvillage2011.com