Rugby Legends
NYC | 2017

23^rd March 2017 | N.Y.A.C 180 Central Park South, New York

Motivating

Our 9^th Rugby Legends Dinner attracted a sell out crowd of 300 people to see some of the giants of the game, both figuratively and literally. We were delighted to welcome Ireland and British & Irish Lions Legend Paul O’Connell, having recently retired and before taking up his coaching position with Stade Francais. Alongside him was All Black legend and a double World Champion, Keven Mealamu. Joining them both on stage were the newly appointed NBC pundits, Alex Corbisiero & Dan Lyle. Alex an England international and British & Irish Lion had recently moved back to NYC where his family lives. Dan Lyle an American legend and fondly referred to as ‘Captain America’ is a long-standing supporter of the Rugby Legends dinners. Jeremy Guscott hosted once again and Dan Payne (USA Rugby, CEO) joined him on stage for a passionate plea for all to get behind and support USA Rugby. The crowd were also treated to Gio Ferguson-Lewis telling her inspirational story of how she went from Play Rugby USA to playing for Army West Point.

Other notable guests included USA Eagles, Luke Hume, Phaidra Knight and Mike Petri. From the English Premier League’s Leicester City, Christian Fuchs and retired WWE wrestler, John ‘Bradfield’ Layfield.

Promoter
Captain’s Knock LLC

Host
Jeremy Guscott

Speakers
Paul O’Connell | Keven Mealamu | Alex Corbisiero | Dan Lyle | Dan Payne (CEO, USA Rugby)

Charities
Rugby USA | USA Rugby Trust

Auctioneer
Hugh Hildesley, Sothebys

310

Attendees

Speakers

$100102

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