International rugby stars at Leeds business lunch
RUGBY stars from both codes will be speaking at TheBusinessDesk.com’s rugby-themed networking lunch on June 12.
Three of the most recognisable rugby stars in Yorkshire will join us for a lively and entertaining lunch at Bibi’s Italianissimo, just two minutes’ walk from Leeds station, which is sponsored by Network Marketing and Brewin Dolphin.
Jamie Peacock, Jamie Jones-Buchanan and Bryan Redpath will share what has made them successful, along with a few tales from the dressing rooms and tour parties, during a relaxed afternoon. Rugby AM’s cameras will be on hand to catch the best of the action during the afternoon, which will be compered by Rugby AM’s Alex Simmons.
The event marks the launch of TheBusinessDesk.com’s networking brand, Connect.
Editor Alex Turner said: “We want this lunchtime event to create a great atmosphere and be relaxed and informal – which is something that we think is missing from the Leeds networking scene.
“Business networking starts with talk of work and often turns to sport, so we have reversed this and we’re looking forward to a really good afternoon.”
The event starts at 12pm, before sitting down for a two-course meal at 12.30pm interspersed with hearing from our speakers and there’ll be prizes to be won in our sports quiz. The formalities will be complete by 3pm but there’s no requirement to rush back to the office as the networking and chatter will continue…at least until we need to find a TV to watch the St Helens-Wigan derby!
We will also be supporting St Gemma’s Hospice as our charity partner during the afternoon.
To book:
Tickets are £65 + VAT or a table for ten £600 + VAT.
For more information, please contact gurmukh.bhurjee@
thebusinessdesk.com
Our speakers:
One of the greatest rugby league players of his generation, former Great Britain captain Jamie Peacock is both one of the most-respected and highly-decorated players in Super League. He has played in eight Super League title-winning teams, lifted the Challenge Cup three times and won the World Club Champions four times in a glittering career with Bradford Bulls and Leeds Rhinos. His individual honours include the Man of Steel in 2003 and an MBE in 2012.
His Leeds Rhinos team-mate Jamie Jones Buchanan has played nearly 350 games for Leeds Rhinos and England in 17 seasons, a key player as the club became the dominant force in Super League. Combining playing with a media career at Rugby AM, he is now one of the most recognisable players in the country.
Newly-appointed head coach of rugby union club Yorkshire Carnegie, former Scotland captain Bryan Redpath is bringing his experience of two World Cups and 60 international caps to the Championship side. His playing honours include the European Challenge Cup, which he won twice with Sale Sharks, before moving into coaching, and he has held head coach roles at Gloucester and Sale before arriving at Headingley in March.
