Pull on your boots at the ultimate rugby party

Legends Rugby is back with its South London festival, combining high quality sport with fantastic music. Taking place at Wimbledon RFC on July 12, tickets are selling fast.
Some of the biggest names in world rugby will compete in a fun and competitive day for the Paladin Legends Trophy. Fans will get the chance to rub shoulders with their heroes including Serge Betsen, Phil Greening and Dafydd James.
Teams from over half of the Aviva Premiership clubs including Leicester Tigers, Harlequins, Worcester, Gloucester, London Irish, London Scottish and London Wasps have entered, with 2013 champions Saracens looking to hold on to the Paladin Legends Trophy!
Legends Rugby gives you the opportunity to play alongside your sporting heroes. The UK Veterans tournament offers ten-a-side teams, aged 35 and over, the option of competing in the Beer or Champagne Leagues. The Beer League is all about the taking part; enter your team if the craic is enough! It’s not about winning, it’s about the love and fun of the game. The Champagne League is for those who want to relive the glory days of taking home the winner’s trophy.
As well as the Vets tournament, there is an open-aged City League event; Legends Rugby is inviting city slickers and corporate types to enter their company rugby teams. With Schneider Electric, Ernst & Young , Accenture, JP Morgan and Partners Capital already signed up to enter a legends team there will no doubt be heavy competition on the day.
There is also an open-aged women’s tens tournament. Legends ambassador and ex-England captain, Catherine Spencer says: “There was a great turn-out from women’s teams last year and I am looking forward to some new teams signing up this year to see what the spirit of rugby is all about.”
For families, there are minis rugby matches and a kid’s zone on-site, where popular children’s performers Dazzle and Fizz will be the entertainment throughout the day.
Legends Rugby favourite and ex-England international Chris Sheasby says: “Last year we all had a brilliant day and it was great to catch-up with old teammates and meet fans. I can’t wait to see some more great rugby this year.”
Off the pitch there’s a host of entertainment including DJ’s and a concert with covers band favourites Me and Mr Brown and mash-up masters JellyHammer. DJ Marie Claire, who has played for artists including Rihanna and Kanye West will be entertaining crowds in the VIP area. It really is the ultimate rugby party.
So why don’t you pull on your boots and play against Guildford, Battersea Ironsides, Congleton Nomads, Wooden Spoon, Bali Legends and The Godfathers in the UK Vets, or Teddington, Pink Baba’s, Aylesford, Hammersmith and Fulham in the women’s event. For more information or to submit a team and purchase tickets visit: www.legendsrugby.co.uk or email: ian.dawson@legendsrugby.co.uk