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
Lee Byrne, James Hook, Mike Phillips and Shane Williams – the Fab Four – lit up world rugby during a golden era for Welsh rugby. At one time, each player was arguably the best player in their position in the world. Playing their regional rugby for the Ospreys, under coach Sean Holley, the Fab Four… Read More
The Events Room’s celebration lunch marking Wales 2021 Six Nations success may have been delayed until September, but did not dampen the audience’s excitement about the headline guest Wayne Pivac. The Wales head coach joined host, rugby journalist Phil Steele, on stage at Cornerstone in the centre of Cardiff. After an excellent 3-course meal, Wayne… Read More
When people mention the name Willie John McBride you immediately think of the word ‘legend’. There are many sports people who are called ‘legends’, although there are only a few that are, without doubt, worthy of that description. Lock McBride won his first rugby union international cap for Ireland against England in February 1962. He… Read More
The Events Room have staged some amazing sports hospitality events in 2019, many of which I have been fortunate enough to photograph. Their last event of the year was their annual ‘Christmas Cracker’ held at The Exchange Hotel in Cardiff. The guests of honour were three greats of modern football; Neil Ruddock, Ray Parlour and… Read More
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
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
Being an event photographer means you get to meet some of your sporting heroes like Pride of Wales boxer Joe Calzaghe. When The Events Room held a special celebratory dinner in Swansea, Jo Davies and I were there to photograph guests with the boxer and provide prints on the night. In an illustrious career that… Read More
In 2019, Wales secured their twelfth rugby Five/Six Nations Grand Slam. It is a monumental achievement by a small and rugby-loving country. I was fortunate enough to be in the ground with my Dad to see Wales beat Ireland in the final game in Cardiff; a day I will never forget. To celebrate the Grand… Read More
The Events Room organised a celebration dinner to remember the momentous day when Wales, playing at ‘home’ in Wembley, beat England in the 1999 Five Nations. A game that, in the words of Eddie Butler, marked the beginning of a new era in Welsh rugby. On stage with host Sean Holley, were four players who… Read More