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
Jonathan Davies and Will Carling know a thing or two about rugby. They also have a few stories to share. The special rugby dinner at the Parkway Hotel & Spa in Cwmbran, organised by The Events Room, did not disappoint. The stories came thick and fast as these two icons talked passionately about their lives… Read More