The guest speaker at The Events Room’s Rugby Dinner of the Year for 2022 was one of the most talented centres of all time – Ireland rugby union legend Brian O’Driscoll. After first being capped by Warren Gatland in 1999, Brian went on to win 133 caps for Ireland, scoring 245 points. He is also… Read More
The 1997 British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa was a milestone in rugby union history. The future of the Lions was in question with onset of professionalism and the lack of success. The Lions turned to Sir Ian McGeechan, a brilliant coach and passionate Lion who had toured in both 1974 and 1977. … Read More
In 1997, the British and Irish Lions toured South Africa, the first after the end of apartheid. The team was coached by Ian McGeechan and captained by England legend Martin Johnson. The Springboks had won the 1995 Rugby Union World Cup and, as with all Lions tours, there was great excitement and anticipation. The Lions… Read More