The great and the good turned out at Cornerstone in Cardiff to celebrate the 60th birthday of rugby union and league legend Jonathan ‘Jiffy’ Davies OBE. Staged by The Events Room, family, friends and fans enjoyed listening to Jim Mills, Martin ‘Chariots’ Offiah and Jiffy talk about an incredible career in rugby and the media. … Read More
Nigel Owens Concrete Soc Spring Lunch
Guests at the Concrete Society Wales Region’s Spring lunch were entertained by stories from the world of rugby by international referee Nigel Owens. The event was held at the Sophia Gardens cricket ground in Cardiff with raffles and auctions raising money for Wooden Spoon Wales. The wonderful compere was Welsh new television presenter Claire Summers. … Read More
James Hook Emyr Lewis Legends Hospitality
In November 2017, prior to the Wales vs New Zealand Autumn series test match in Cardiff, Legends Hospitality held a pre-match lunch with guest speakers James Hook and Emyr Lewis. Emyr Lewis played at No. 8 for Wales between 1991 and 1996 winning 41 caps. James Hook won 81 caps for Wales and is the… Read More
Magnificent Seven The Events Room
On the 27th January 1973, the All Blacks played the Barbarians at the National Stadium in Cardiff, South Wales. Two minutes into the game, New Zealand winger Bryan Williams kicked the ball deep into the Barbarians 22, where it was collected by Phil Bennett. Twenty-two seconds later and Gareth Edwards had dived over to score… Read More
Gatland and Edwards The Events Room
Warren Gatland and Shaun Edwards are two of the most respected rugby union coaches in the world. Whilst coaching the Wales national team, they have guided the players to secure four Six Nations championships, three Grand Slams and reached the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup on two occasions. In October 2016, Warren and Shaun… Read More
British and Irish Lions Australia Third Test 2013
On the 6th July 2013, I just happened to be in Sydney Australia on business. I had also managed to buy a ticket for the final deciding game of the British and Irish Lions and Australia test series. After one win apiece the series hung in the balance. I never thought that I would have… Read More
Wales 1987 Wooden Spoon
The Concrete Society and the Wooden Spoon held a fantastic rugby lunch at the Sophia Gardens Cricket Stadium in Cardiff (October 2015) to celebrate Wales’ third place in the 1987 Rugby World Cup. Players Bleddyn Bowen, Adrian Hadley, Bon Norster, Paul Thorburn, Glenn Webb were joined by Team Manager Clive Rowlands. Related blog: Photographing My… Read More
Jonathan Davies Welsh Charitables
The Welsh Charitables RFC hold a tribute dinner at the Mercure Holland House Hotel in Cardiff to celebrate the career of one of the few players to excel in both rugby union and rugby league – Jonathan Davies. Related galleries: Sports Hospitality. To discuss event photography, please contact Paul on paul@paulfearsphoto.co.uk
Rob Jones JPR Williams Legends Hospitality
Prior to the 2019 Six Nations test match between Wales and England, Legends Hospitality staged a pre-match lunch at the Radisson Blu in Cardiff. Two rugby legends entertained the guests: Rob Jones, the ex Swansea, Wales and British Lions scrum half and JPR Williams, ex Bridgend, Wales and British Lions full-back. There were some great… Read More