Rugby Legends
NYC | 2018

23^rd March 2018 | N.Y.A.C 180 Central Park South, New York

Inspirational

Our 10^th Rugby Legends Dinner brought together some legends from the 90’s, Doddie Weir (Scotland and British Irish Lions), Shane Byrne (Ireland and British & Irish Lions) and Simon Shaw (England & British & Irish Lions). The sell-out audience rose to their feet to welcome Doddie to the room as the rugby community, from around the word, continues to rally behind Doddie’s bravery, following his diagnosis of ALS. Doddie was on riotous form, stealing the show from our auctioneer Hugh Hildesley (Sothebys) and leading the panel on a 90’s rucking demonstration on host, Jeremy Guscott. The NBC rugby punditry team of Dan Lyle (USA), Alex Corbisiero (England and British & Irish Lions) and Phaidra Knight (USA) had earlier led a discussion discussing the current USA Rugby landscape.

Other notable guests included Welsh International Darren Morris and USA Eagles, Lara Vivolo and Tiffany Faee. From the world of WWE, retired wrestler and now Fox Business host and rugby lover, John ‘Bradfield’ Layfield.

Promoter
Captain’s Knock LLC

Host
Jeremy Guscott

Charity
Rugby USA | USA Rugby Trust
My Name’5 Doddie Foundation

Auctioneer
Hugh Hildesley, Sothebys

310

Attendees

Speakers

$61314

Raised

“Richard’s introduction of the British Bash and engagement of a younger generation has been a game changer for the charity. For every Bash, Rich has helped us secure the celebrity honoree.”

Anna Titley
Former Executive Director, St George’s Society of NY
"Richard is an outstanding individual motivated by integrity, altruism and a professional generosity that sets him apart. He works to the highest set of standards and has developed a loyal, far reaching and impressive network of business and sporting connections across the globe. He is often referred to as the ‘connector’ and is able to facilitate excellent results through his dedicated ability to link working professionals together for the common good. When you work with Richard, planning moves effortlessly from blue sky, bigger picture thinking to the essential practical concerns to bring ideas to fruition – the working experience is creative, forward looking and highly original in its outlook."

Kate Bailey
Founding Head of School, Wetherby-Pembridge School
"We worked with Captain’s Knock from 2008-15. Rich bought to us a concept and then executed it perfectly helping us reach new international audiences and raise considerable sums for our paediatric medical research programme. It also helped us engage celebrities we might not otherwise have done by having a New York based activity in our portfolio of events."

Sean Kelly
Sparks, Director of Fundraising UK