Young Knights for Legends
Junior Player
The first four young people who will be taking care of Ball Boy / Girl duties have been names for the 17th of December evening of Rugby Legends at the EIS Sheffield. Doncaster Knights Mini junior Rugby section will be providing the Ball Boys for the 17th December event that pits playing Legends from England, Wales, New Zealand and Australia together under International Touch Rugby regulations.
Legends such as Neil Back, Martin Offiah, John Bentley, Robbie Paul, Iestyn Harris and Mike Catt will be supported by Lucy Rhodes and Kira Drabble from Doncaster Knights U15’s girls, as well as Edward Miles from Doncaster Knights U13’s boys and William Davis representing Doncaster Knights U14’s boys.
This two hour event is due to receive a grand total of 8 hours worth of Sky Sports this coverage, so look out for in on the programming over Christmas.
Special ticketing offers for Doncaster Knight Mini Junior section are available for this event by contacting Media Manager Martin Haythorne via email on press@castle-park.co.uk
The event will also feature entertainment form “Project A”, the all female quartet who starred in this season X Factor show providing top class entertainment.
Further information about the event below.
Legends of Rugby - under international Touch rules - is set to rock the glamorous English Institute of Sport in Sheffield on Thursday evening December 17th.
A special Christmas wish would be to see some of your all time favourite players taking part in one great event. Imagine it all being in one of European sports finest indoor venues. A great evening of spectacular action showcasing all the great skills you remember.
Your wish has come true!
World Cup winners standing shoulder to shoulder with British Lions, Wembley heroes and some of the greatest try scorers the world of Rugby has ever seen.
League and Union players embracing each other as ENGLAND, WALES, NEW ZEALAND ALL GOLDS, THE BUCCANEERS all take centre stage to find the Legends of Rugby Champions 2009.
As well as the breathtaking Rugby action there will be -
Famous stars to seek autographs from
Book signings
Legends of Rugby's stunning dancers
Music and festive cheer
A special performance from the beautiful Sophie Mei who dazzled the nation in the Britain's Got Talent contest
Project A performing Live
Everything you would expect from a memorable family night out - a true Christmas treasure trove of Yuletide delights
Places are limited and much sought after so please do not hesitate - BOOK NOW and meet the stars and entertainers of World Rugby including -amongst many others - Neil Back, Martin Offiah, John Bentley, Robbie Paul, Iestyn Harris,Mike Catt.
The event is being filmed by Sky Sports for broadcasting over Christmas so make sure you get noticed and show off your team's colours.
Christmas is a time for childen,caring and helping those in distress. Therefore the well being of children is paramount on the night and full support will be given to the Wooden Spoon Charity who do so much for children's welfare.
Schedule
6pm - Doors open
6.30pm - Dancers
6.45pm - Entry of Stars
7pm England v Wales
7.15pm New Zealand All Golds v Buccaneers
7.30pm Sheffield Schools
7.40pm England v New Zealand All Golds
7,55pm Wales v Buccaneers
8.10pm Sheffield Schools
8.20pm England v Buccaneers
8.35pm Wales v New Zealand All Golds
8.50pm Women's match
9.05pm Wooden Spoon match
9.20pm Sophie Mei and Dancers
9.30pm Grand Final
Refreshments available throughout the evening.
Each team will play each other in 6 12mins games. There will be no drawn games as golden point will decide the winner. All teams will have specially designed indoor kits in their own team colours. Squads will consist of 9 players per team with 6 in play at any one time and operating unlimited interchange.
