Tindall to talk rugby at Sportsman’s Luncheon

RUGBY and royalty will combine at a leading Christmas sports event in Birmingham.

Mike Tindall, Rugby World Cup winner and husband of the Queen’s granddaughter Zara Phillips, will be the guest of honour at this year’s Midlands Sportsman’s Luncheon on Wednesday, December 12.

It represents another coup for organisers Eventmasters, the Birmingham-based UK sports hospitality agency. Last year Sam Warburton, captain of the British & Irish Lions, provided the inside track on the 2017 tour to New Zealand.

Tindall’s take on the current England side and their chances in the 2019 World Cup in Japan will be particularly fascinating.

Master of Ceremonies will be Tim Stimpson, another England international.

Since retiring, Tindall has continued his rugby commitment back at the grass roots with amateur club Minchinhampton RFC, who compete in Gloucester 2 – the pitch is conveniently located next to Gatcombe Park where he and Zara reside.

Tindall will also present cheques to representatives of LoveBrum, Scotty’s Little Soldiers and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham charities which are the nominated benefactors of the Eventmasters Charitable Foundation. Eventmasters managing director Denise Sheasby said: “We are thrilled that Mike has accepted our invitation to be guest of honour. “He is hugely admired across the rugby world and is sure to provide some amazing insights from his time in the top echelons of the game.

“Charity is close to my heart and Mike’s own fund-raising is particularly praise-worthy. I am delighted that he has agreed to represent the Foundation and make the cheque presentations to the three very worthy causes with whom we have worked.”

The 29th Midlands Sportsman’s Luncheon takes place at the Macdonald Burlington Hotel in Birmingham city centre and represents an ideal opportunity for a company Christmas party or to entertain rugby fans among important clients and stakeholders.

Tickets are £150 per person inclusive of VAT.