CNCF team attracts rugby royalty for Sevens and gala dinner
Dubai, November 19th,
2012: Some
of the biggest stars of international rugby will be pulling on their boots in support
of the Christina Noble Children’s Foundation (CNCF) for this year’s Emirates
Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens.
With a squad that boasts
more than 300 international caps for their respective nations, fans can expect a
quality display of rugby when the annual event gets underway.
Springbok legend Percy
Montgomery will be making his first appearance for CNCF in this year’s Sevens
and he really keen to do his bit for a great cause.
“I’m really looking
forward to pulling on the CNCF jersey and getting out there in support of the
kids,” he said.
“I can’t wait to run out
in front of those incredible Dubai crowds and soak up the atmosphere at what is
definitely one of the best Sevens events of the calendar.
“I hear from our captain
that we are defending the veterans title for the 6th consecutive year,
so no pressure.”
The action doesn’t just
take place at 7he Sevens, with the CNCF Gala Dinner kicking off an
action-packed weekend, on November 29.
The black tie affair has
become one of the biggest parties in town in recent years, with rugby legends
swapping their jerseys for tuxedos in support of the Foundation.
The evening will be hosted
by TV presenter Jonny Gould and guests are set for a hilarious night of
entertainment followed by an unforgettable performance from the Rick Parfitt
Junior band.
With diverse credentials
hailing from Nik Kershaw, Girls Aloud, Lionel Richie and Lily Allen plus a
pedigree from Status Quo, they will tick all the ‘rock you’ boxes.
“The boys tell me it’s a
great night and the real highlight of their week in Dubai,” added Montgomery.
“I just hope I don’t have
an early match the next day because I’m really looking forward to letting my
hair down that night.”
Joining the Springbok on
and off the pitch will be All Black Scott Robertson, Samoan Apollo Perelini and
a host of England and Lions players including CNCF regular, Chris Sheasby.
Fans have the chance to
get up close and personal with the boys at the CNCF Gala Dinner and everyone is
encouraged to cheer on the team to victory at 7he Sevens, look out for the
orange shirts!
Tickets are still
available for the event. Contact Tammy Urwin at Urban Events on tammy@urbanevents.ae
CNCF Gala Dinner
Thursday 29th
November. Grand Hyatt, Dubai.
Evening includes sparkling
reception, 3 course dinner, free flowing beer & wine, entertainment from UK
TV personality Jonny Gould and RPJ Band .
For more information
and to book visit www.urbanevents.ae
or call +971 4 445 6842.
For interviews with
the rugby legends or to cover the red carpet please contact tammy@urbanevents.ae .
The Full CNCF Legends
squad includes:
Kevin Yates Scott Robertson Apollo Perelini
Chris Sheasby Jim Jenner Dafydd James
Henry Paul Kinglsey Jones Rory Jenkins
Jake Boer Percy Montgomery Robbie Paul
No comments:
Post a Comment