RugbyFest is a celebration of rugby that will take place in 2017 in Rugby, Warwickshire, the birthplace of the sport. It will feature numerous rugby matches between professional, amateur, military, and school teams, as well as exhibitions of rugby variants like beach rugby. Attendees will be able to meet legendary rugby players and learn about the history and culture of the sport. The organizers, Spencer Brown and Mark Dunkley, aim to attract thousands of rugby fans from around the UK and worldwide to participate in the largest celebration of rugby ever held outside of a major tournament.

1. RUGBY IS COMING HOME
YOU CAN BE PART OF IT.
RUGBYFEST
COMING IN 2017

2. Rugby, Warwickshire.
The Birthplace.
In 1823, one young man
first took the ball in his
arms and ran with it.
Now, 193 years and
millions of fans later.
RUGBY IS COMING HOME.
In 2017, thousands of
rugby football fans from
across the UK and around
the world will converge
in the birthplace of the
game for the inaugural
RugbyFest.
This will be the biggest
celebration of the game
ever staged outside of a
major tournament.
RUGBYFEST

3. The entire Rugby School site
is being made accessible
to the public, who will have
the chance to meet dozens
of legendary players and
watch a huge variety of
invitation events.
The event celebrates
rugby in all its guises. Both
genders, all age groups
and all levels of ability are
represented.
RUGBYFEST

4. LEGENDS RUGBY
UNION MATCH
RUGBY LEAGUE
MATCH
ARMY VETS VS
SUPER LEAGUE VETS
MIXED TOUCH
RUGBY COMPETITION
INTER SCHOOL
RUGBY COMPETITION
RUGBY SCHOOL
1ST XV VS
RIVAL/TOURING
TEAM
BEACH RUGBY
EXHIBITION
WOMENS RUGBY
BT SPORTS
SMASH “O” METER
PARALYMPIC
& DEAF
RUGBY TEAMS
HEALTH & WELLNESS
EXHIBITORS
LIVE MUSIC
LIVE SPORTS
DEMONSTRATIONS
HIGH END
STREET FOOD
WASPS RFC
COMMUNITY TEAM
& MASCOT
MERCHANT BAR
WITH SPECIALLY
CREATED
RUGBYFEST ALE
RUGBY STARS
GALLERY
BY LEANNE GILROY
RFU COMMUNITY
TEAM
INJURY
ASSESSMENTS
& SPORTS MASSAGE
WHAT’S ON AT RUGBYFEST?

5. RUGBYFEST
RUGBY IS COMING HOME AND YOU CAN BE PART OF IT

6. WHO’S BEHIND RUGBYFEST?
Spencer Brown
Within rugby, Spencer is best known for his six years in
the English Premiership, playing as a winger/fullback for
Richmond and later Bristol. He’d actually begun his playing
career comparatively late, joining Richmond in 1992 when
they were still in the third tier of English rugby.
He turned professional in 1997, and soon after signed with
Bristol. He’d actually appeared at Ashton Gate previously,
appearing for an England XV against New Zealand – a match in
which he made a bone-crunching try-saving tackle on Tana Umaga.
Spencer was a member of the England Elite squad from 1998 to 2001.
During this time he represented England at the World Sevens in Paris, and
England ‘A’ for three seasons. He won two full England caps against Australia
and South Africa during the 1998
tour to the Southern Hemisphere.
After retiring from the professional game, Spencer
has put a lot of time into studying sports sciences. He has degrees in
Sport and Exercise Science and Strength and Conditioning, and works
in this field helping athletes and non-athletes alike.
Mark Dunkley
Mark started playing rugby at the age of four and his passion for the game has only grown stronger with every
passing year. Although his native tribal loyalty is to the blue, black and white of Bath, when he lived in Northampton
he became a Saints ticket holder – just so he could go and watch live rugby as often as possible. A highlight of
his younger years was playing in the NatWest Schools Cup at Twickenham.
Upon entering colts rugby, Mark featured for all five teams in one season at Old
Northamptonians, making his first team debut at 17. As a senior, Mark has played with
a number of clubs. He worked in New Zealand for two years and so got involved with
local teams, including representing the Matawatu region.
Back over in England, Mark has been a Rugby Lion and also played for
Nuneaton in National 2 before becoming a side regular in National 3. His
proudest moment with Nuneaton came in his final year there, when he
captained the second team to an unbeaten league and cup campaign,
winning both trophies.
Mark has played Rugby League too – he was part of a national and
regional winning side with Northampton Casuals for two years
running.
Although Mark’s playing career has slowed down, he says
that, if anything, he now feels even more enthusiastic about
every aspect of the game, and loves helping promote rugby
wherever he can.
RUGBYFEST

7. There are many
ways in which your
business can be
an official sponsor
of RugbyFest and
benefit from the
huge publicity this
f a m i l y - f r i e n d l y
event is going to
attract.
As well as reaching all the fans who flock
to RugbyFest on the day, the event will also
have significant multimedia
reach over the course
of several months of
advance marketing to
the game’s fanbase
across the UK as well
as in rugby playing
nations around the
world.
MAKE YOUR BRAND PART OF RUGBYFEST
RUGBYFEST

8. Not only is there a chance to
become a headline sponsor,
there are also opportunities
to get your brand seen in
other ways, for example:
• Sponsor individual matches
• Advertising - on pitch and
in literature
• Players’ and officials’
clothing
• Named trophy awards
Would you like your business to be associated
with this landmark celebration of rugby’s
past, present and future?
Now is the time to talk to us. Get in touch
and we can discuss the best way for you
to become a RugbyFest offical
partner.
For a friendly chat with no
obligations, call Mark now
on 07342 036171. RUGBYFEST

9. RUGBYFEST
WE R RUGBY R U?
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