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Join us on Thursday 22nd January 2026 at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, as we continue to contribute to Doddie’s vision of a world free of MND.  

Now in its 5th year, our MND fundraiser will once again feature an incredible group of ex professionals from both rugby codes, hosted by MC extraordinaire, Brian Carney.   

And we are delighted to announce our guest of honour will be incomparable and courageous, Lindsey Burrow.  

Tickets are £300pp, which includes an exclusive goody bag, champagne reception, four course meal and ½ bottle of wine per person. Tables of 8,6,4 and 2 are available with tables of 8 and 6 being hosted by a player of your choice (subject to availability).  

Everyone at Realia and the legends support this event for free in order to maximise the donation to the two charities. You can relive last years event by scrolling through the photos here

Want to hear why this fundraiser matters to so many of the legends? Click here to hear from a number of them about why they attend.

The legends already confirmed include…  

  • Zinzan Brooke – NZ 
  • Paul Wallace – IRE & BIL
  • Dean Richards – ENG & BIL
  • Lee Mears – ENG & BIL 
  • Dafydd James – WAL & BIL  
  • Charlie Hodgson – ENG & BIL
  • John Devereux – WAL & BIL RU; WAL & GB RL
  • John Mitchell – ENG Red Roses head coach  
  • Simon Middleton MBE – ENG Red Roses head coach
  • Lou Meadows – ENG Red Roses attack coach
  • Catherine Spencer – ENG Red Roses captain
  • Bryan Redpath – SCO
  • Barrie McDermott – GB RL
  • Paul Sculthorpe MBE – GB  RL
  • Leah Burke – ENG RL
  • Vicky Whitfield – ENG RL
  • Tony Smith – GB RL coach  
  • Brian Carney – GB  RL & IRE RU

To guarantee your place please email paul.williamson@realia.co today!  

Itinerary

12.00    Drinks reception

12.45    Welcome

13.00    Heads & Tails

13.15    Lunch served

14.45    British & Irish Lions review

15.10    Dessert

15.10    Women’s world cup review

15.40    Your leadership questions answered

16.15    Cheese

16.15    Question of Sport

16.45    LIVE AUCTION

17.15    A pint with the lads

18.00    Bar Close

Dress code: Smart Casual 

Menu

Meat option

To start

Chalk stream trout

Kokoda dressing, preserved tomato tigers’ milk, pink peppercorn, kohlrabi, caviar

Main course

Wild British venison

Black garlic, ragout and turnip gratin, glazed cep, braised red cabbage purée

Dessert

Manjari chocolate cherry gateau (Ve) 

Chocolate pave, Kirsch mousse, Griottine cherries

Vegetarian option

To start

Burrata

Grilled pear, crispy kale, Jerusalem artichoke, cranberry

Main course

Artichoke and wild mushroom gnocchi

Artichoke veloute, pickled shimeji mushrooms, kale

Dessert

Manjari chocolate cherry gateau (Ve) 

Chocolate pave, Kirsch mousse, Griottine cherries

 

Huge thanks to the continued support of our wonderful sponsors, who bring along the UK’s top insurers, brokers, adjusters and MGAs, making this event a great networking opportunity as well as supporting the fight against MND. Confirmed sponsors so far…