ENGLAND LEGENDS TAKE ON IRELAND AT THE STOOP

On Friday the 26th of February old rivalries will be renewed as England and Ireland Legends go head to head at the Twickenham Stoop for the first ever Stuart Mangan Memorial Match. The night before the two countries meet in the Six Nations, former England captain Martin Corry and Sean Byrne will lead out their respective sides in aid of The Matt Hampson Trust and The Paralysed Rugby Player’s Fund.

Some of the biggest names in Rugby history will be appearing at the charity event including Jason Robinson, Jason Leonard, Phil Greening, Neil Back, Rob Henderson, David Humphreys and Eric Miller to name just a few.

The game was conceived to raise money for Stuart Mangan, who was paralysed from neck down following a rugby accident whilst playing for Hammersmith & Fulham RFC in April 2008. Stuart required 24hour medical care and The Stuart Mangan Appeal was launched to help raise funds. Stuart sadly passed away in August 2009 having contracted pneumonia, but his family have chosen for the match to go ahead in his memory and to raise necessary funds to support other injured players.

Matt Hampson suffered a similar accident to Stuart whilst training with England U-21s and provided friendship and support to Stuart. With the sponsorship of the Byrne Group and Validus Re, 100% of all the funds raised will go to these deserving charities.

Tickets and information on the event can be found at the below web address.

www.englandirelandlegends.co.uk