PROBABLY……..
THE BEST SOCIAL RUGBY DINNER IN THE WORLD
KOWLOON RUGBYFEST DINNER
KOWLOON CARES:
An Evening of Rugby Legends and Giving Back
Join us for a night of celebration and philanthropy at the Kowloon RugbyFest Fundraising Dinner! Originally part of the RugbyFest festivities, this event has now blossomed into a standalone evening dedicated to raising funds for the vital charities and Kowloon Cares projects that we deeply support.
Date: THURSDAY 7th NOVEMBER 2024
Venue: CHUI CHOW RESTAURANT - G/F-LIPPO CENTRE - ADMIRALTY
Time: Doors Open 7 pm - Event finishes 11 pm
Dress Code: Wear your Favourite Rugby Shirt
PROBABLY……..the best rugby dinner in the world
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WHAT TO EXPECT
GOURMET DINING EXPERIENCE
Indulge in sumptuous Cantonese fare with free-flowing beverages. The evening’s menu is crafted to delight the palate, ensuring a memorable dining experience for all attendees.
The RugbyFest Kowloon Cares Dinner promises a star-studded evening, featuring a glittering collection of rugby legends. Mingle with some of the most iconic figures in the sport, hear their stories, and share in the camaraderie that makes rugby such a beloved game.
A GATHERING OF
RUGBY LEGENDS
SUPPORTING VITAL CHARITIES
The heart of the evening is our commitment to giving back. Funds raised from the RugyFest Kowloon Cares Dinner will support crucial charitable organizations and Kowloon Cares projects that make a significant impact in our communities. Your presence and generosity will help us continue this important work.
The night will be filled with entertainment from our Master of Ceremonies and guest speakers, including live auctions where you can bid sporting memorabilia, unique experiences, and luxury items, with proceeds going to our supported charities and Kowloon Cares projects.
ENTERTAINMENT & AUCTIONS
THE VENUE -
CHUI CHOW RESTAURANT
Formerly known as the Chiu Chow Garden, Lippo Restaurant has a totally different atmosphere from that of its predecessor. A traditionally decorated interior - featuring red lanterns and Chinese paintings - has been transformed into chic and modern, and even the bright colour scheme has given way to more subtle shades. The only thing that has survived the radical transformation is the large window looking out on the hustle and bustle of Queensway. The menu, however, has retained its Chiu Chow characteristics.
G/F Lippo Centre, Queensway, Admiralty. Tel: 2845 4151.
Open: 11am-11:30pm.
OUR PAST SPEAKERS
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Andy has attended the Kowloon RugbyFest on numerous occasions, first joining as a guest speaker in 2012.
Andy played for Scotland 23 times between 1992 - 2002 and is famously remembered for captaining the side against England in 2002, winning the Calcutta Cup and in the process denying England a Grand Slam. Andy also enjoyed a successful club career lifting the Heineken trophy with Bath and made fleeting appearances for the 1993 and 2001 British Lions, taking a brief sabbatical from his holidays!
Since retiring from the professional game, Andy has spent a number of years in the financial sector and carved out a successful media career with the BBC and is well respected for his excellent and unbiased presenting of the game.
Andy is well known in Hong Kong amongst the rugby community, especially as the MC at the Sevens Long Lunch. We are delighted to have
you back at the Kowloon RugbyFest Dinner!
Andy Nicol
2023
Scott at the time of his retirement was Scotland’s most capped centre three-quarter with 65 caps from 1986 to 1997.
He played in 51 Internationals with his brother Gavin. Ever present in the Scotland team, he captained the Barbarians against the 1993 All Blacks. In 1989 Scott played in 9 of the 11 games with the British and Irish Lions on their winning tour of Australia, also joining the Lions for the 1993 tour to New Zealand.
He played in 13 matches for the Barbarians between 1986 and 2000, captaining the side against New Zealand in December 1993. Scott was a guest speaker at the Kowloon RugbyFest in 2014, so a warm welcome back!
Scott Hastings
2023
We are delighted to welcome Dan to his first Kowloon RugbyFest Dinner, however, he is not the first member of the family to join the event, as Dad, Aubrey, has enjoyed the legendary Kowloon RugbyFest hospitality in previous years.
Dan set out on his professional rugby career back in 2007 signing for Gloucester, spending most of his time on loan to Moseley helping them lift the EDF trophy at Twickenham. This was followed by a spell at Bris