That Game, That Try...

50th Anniversary Lunch

Please join us at ICC Celtic Manor Resort at 12:00 noon, on Friday 27th January 2023, to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the famous match between The Barbarians and New Zealand in 1973. 

Host Sean Holley will be joined by the following players to share their experiences and stories about this game and other memorable moments from their illustrious careers.

Rugby Legends Attending the Lunch

  • Sir Gareth Edwards CBE
  • Willie John McBride CBE
  • JPR Williams MBE
  • Tommy David 
  • Derek Quinnell
  • Mike Gibson MBE
  • John Bevan

There'll be a host of celebrities and sports stars present, a 3 course lunch and live entertainment, including award winning comedian Rod Woodward. Dress code is smart casual.

The event will support our sponsored charities: Working Options in Education & Sir Gareth Edwards Cancer Charity.

A limited number of tables of 10 guests are available with various packages on offer. Please see details below:

“The Greatest Try” by Sir Gareth Edwards & Artist Elin Sian Blake

Table Packages:

01. Event Sponsors

  • 2 VIP tables of 10 at Lunch including all wines & beers
  • Company branding at lunch
  • 2 rooms at Celtic Manor Resort
  • One of only 73 exclusive ‘Studio Proof’ The Greatest Try prints, not available for general sale personally signed with personal message from Sir Gareth Edwards
  • Exclusive thank you lunch for you & one guest with Sir Gareth within 6 months of the event

£10,000

02. VIP Package

  • 2 VIP tables of 10 including all wine included
  • One of only 73 exclusive ‘Studio Proof’ The Greatest Try prints, not available for general sale personally signed with personal message from Sir Gareth Edwards
  • 2 rooms at Celtic Manor Resort

£5,000

03. Platinum Package

  • Signed ‘The Greatest Try’ print with personal message from Sir Gareth Edwards
  • 4 bottles of ‘The Greatest Try’ Gin signed by Sir Gareth & other players from the game
  • 1 VIP table of 10 with all wine included

£3,000

04. Gold Package

  • Table of 10
  • 2 bottles of ‘The Greatest Try’ Gin signed by Sir Gareth & other players from the game
  • Table closer to the stage

£1,200

05. Silver Package

  • Table of 10

£900

Please fill in the form below to confirm your interest and requirements. We will get back to you within 48 hours to confirm your table booking.

Please note: a 50% deposit will be required to complete the booking process. Regrettably we can only operate on a first come first served basis.

We will confirm dietary requirements and menus on payment of the outstanding balance a month prior to the event.