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RugbyFest UK is an annual event designed to be the biggest celebration of Rugby staged outside of a major tournament. The first festival was held from 22 to 24 September 2017 in Rugby, Warwickshire, England. The next RugbyFest festival will be Saturday 25 August 2018 at Newbold-on-Avon RFC.

Background

The concept of the RugbyFest UK originated from a conversation between the former Professional and International rugby union player Spencer Brown and Mark Dunkley (previous Rugby Lions, Nuneaton, and Northampton Casuals) in 2016.

RugbyFest was supported by Rugby School in 2017 in conjunction with its 450th-year celebration^[1] and provided the venue.

Press and Media Coverage

A marketing video^[3] presents an overview of the event which was filmed around the town of Rugby with the game footage taken on the grounds of Rugby St Andrews RFC Sports club in January 2017. A further video^[4] features Spencer Brown and Mark Dunkley explaining how they developed the idea of RugbyFest. Mark explains that the idea was fostered in a local pub and how they sought support from Rugby School which was key to enabling the event. Local press reported that Bali Legends and Welsh Charitables have committed to the event on 23 June 2017.^[5]

Events, matches, and activities

Launch dinner

The launch dinner^[6] was held on 27 May 2017 at the Arnold House, Rugby. The venue was selected as it was named after Thomas Arnold, headmaster of Rugby School from 1828 to 1841 when the rugby game was being developed at the school. The event was opened by Peter Green, the Headmaster of Rugby School and presented by well-known Rugby personalities, including: Roger Uttley MBE a former English rugby union player, Peter Hull MBE a British Paralympic gold medalist, Kim Oliver a former English female rugby union player, Saracens and England Red Roses international Georgina Gulliver, and Tim Stimpson, a former rugby union international fullback (and others).^[7]

Players & sports people involved

Teams

World legends match

The Legends Rugby Union match on Friday 22 September 2017 consists of 2 Barbarian style teams in a 15 a side match. All players are over 35 years old and have played in top flight rugby, with most representing their country.

International veterans 10's

Rugby league Army Vets vs. Super League Vets - 16 Vets teams play on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 September 2017, including some leading 10’s teams on the circuit and international representation. The International Veterans tournament is made up of 16 "Barbarian" style ten a-side teams. All players are over 35 years old, and games are shorter.

Other activities and matches

Beneficiaries and sponsors

References

1. ^{{cite web | url = https://www.rugbyschool.co.uk/450th | title = Rugby School - 450th Anniversary | date = 2017-01-13 | publisher = Rugby School | access-date = 2017-06-16 | quote = 2017 is Rugby School’s 450th Anniversary year. To celebrate the founding of the School in 1567 and 450 years of education excellence, we have created an exciting programme of events and activities featured across these pages.}}
2. ^{{cite web | URL = http://rugbyunited.org.uk/content/rugbyfest-22-24th-september | title = RugbyFest - 22-24th September | date = 2017-01-13 | publisher = RugbyUnited | access-date = 2017-06-02 | quote = On the weekend 22-24th September,(Rugby school) Rugby is playing host to a what seems to be the perfect weekend for fans of the sport, with everything from Kids rugby, to beach rugby to 9's and 10's, and even a full 15 a side 'Baabaas' style game boasting some very established names in the world of rugby.}}
3. ^{{cite web | url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcfQ8hwE7yY | title = RugbyFest UK 2017 | date = 2017-04-12 | publisher = RugbyFest UK | access-date = 2017-06-03 | quote = The official RugbyFest video. Celebrating bringing rugby back to its birthplace. September 22nd - 24th September 2017.}}
4. ^{{cite web | url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj_qYYNj18s | title = RugbyFestHistoryVideo | date = 2017-05-30 | publisher = RugbyFest UK | access-date = 2017-06-03 | quote = Find out where the idea for RugbyFest was born and the hopes for this amazing festival bringing rugby back to its birthplace.}}
5. ^{{cite web | url = http://www.rugbyadvertiser.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/rugbyfest-two-top-veterans-teams-sign-up-for-international-tens-tournament-in-september-1-8019458 | title = RUGBYFEST: Two top veterans teams sign up for international tens tournament in September | date = 2017-06-23 | publisher = Rugby Advertiser | access-date = 2017-06-30 | quote = Two more top veterans teams have signed up for the RugbyFest International Tens tournament. The Bali Legends and Welsh Charitables have confirmed their appearance in the weekend’s celebration of the game on September 22–24.}}
6. ^{{cite web | URL = http://rugbyfestuk.com/rugbyfest-launches-with-legend-studded-gala-dinner | title = RugbyFest launches with Legend-studded Gala Dinner | access-date = 2017-06-16 | quote = The Gala Dinner on Spring Bank Holiday weekend was a celebration of everything that makes the game of rugby great with appearances from celebrity guests, all of whom have played a role on the international stage.}}
7. ^{{cite web | URL = http://www.rugbyadvertiser.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/rugby-rugbyfest-will-celebrate-everything-the-game-has-become-1-8013385 | title = RUGBY: RugbyFest will celebrate everything the game has become | date = 2017-06-17 | publisher = Rugby Advertiser | access-date = 2017-06-30 | quote = Weekend in September to include Legends game at the Close, tournaments and demonstrations. RugbyFest 2017 was officially launched last month with a gala dinner at The Arnold House.}}
8. ^{{cite web | url = http://rugbyfestuk.com/home#legends | title = Rugbyfest UK | access-date = 2017-06-02 | quote = CURRENT CONFIRMED PLAYERS}}{{dead link|date=December 2017}}