Experience an unforgettable Rugby World Cup Lunch at the prestigious 5-star JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane, London.
Bringing together four legendary England Rugby players for an exceptional day of rugby, hospitality, fine dining and entertainment, this exclusive Rugby World Cup hospitality event offers guests the chance to watch England’s World Cup clash against Zimbabwe on the big screen before enjoying lunch and expert rugby insight from some of England’s greatest-ever players.
Joining us are two heroes of England’s famous 2003 Rugby World Cup triumph, Mike Tindall and Phil Vickery, alongside England’s most-capped men’s player Ben Youngs and fellow Test centurion Dan Cole. Together, our special guests have amassed an incredible 393 England caps, as well as multiple Six Nations titles, Rugby World Cup appearances, British & Irish Lions tours and domestic honours.
Whether you’re looking for an outstanding corporate rugby hospitality experience, a memorable day with clients or colleagues, or a unique opportunity to celebrate the Rugby World Cup with rugby legends, this promises to be one of the standout sporting lunches of 2027.
Watch England v Zimbabwe on the Big Screens!
The day begins with England’s second group match of the tournament against Zimbabwe, live on the big screens from the comfort of the Grosvenor House Hotel. Enjoy the atmosphere alongside fellow rugby fans, with expert analysis from our special guests during half-time and after the final whistle. Guests will then enjoy a superb three-course lunch, complimentary beers, house wines and soft drinks, live entertainment, a memorabilia auction and an exclusive interview with our England Rugby legends.
An Unmissable Rugby Hospitality Experience
This isn’t simply a sporting lunch – it’s a chance to spend the day with some of the most celebrated names in English rugby. Hosted by Pete Graves, the event combines live Rugby World Cup action with first-hand stories, behind-the-scenes insight and plenty of rugby conversation.
With its prestigious Park Lane setting and exceptional line-up of rugby legends, the Rugby World Cup Preview Lunch is ideal for entertaining clients, rewarding employees, celebrating with friends or enjoying a memorable day of international rugby.
Book Your Rugby World Cup Hospitality Experience
Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the Rugby World Cup Lunch 2027 alongside four England Rugby legends at one of London’s most prestigious hotels. With limited places available, this is a fantastic opportunity to entertain clients, impress colleagues or enjoy a memorable rugby experience with friends and family.
Book your places today or contact our team for further information about availability, packages and group bookings. Enquire now to secure your place at the Rugby World Cup Preview Lunch 2027.
Ben Youngs
England’s most-capped men’s player, Ben Youngs earned 127 Test caps during an outstanding international career spanning 2010–2023. The Leicester Tigers scrum-half won four Six Nations titles, including the 2016 Grand Slam, and represented England at four Rugby World Cups, reaching the 2019 final. He also toured with the British & Irish Lions in 2013, playing in two Tests against Australia as the Lions secured a memorable series victory. A five-time Premiership winner with Leicester, Youngs made more than 330 appearances for the Tigers and became one of the finest scrum-halves of his generation.
Dan Cole
One of England’s greatest tighthead props, Dan Cole won 118 Test caps, making him England’s second most-capped men’s player. A three-time Six Nations champion, including the 2016 Grand Slam, Cole was a key member of England teams that reached the 2019 Rugby World Cup final. He also toured with the British & Irish Lions in 2013 and 2017, featuring in all three Tests during the Lions’ 2–1 series victory over Australia in 2013. A Leicester Tigers legend, Cole spent 18 years with his boyhood club, making more than 340 appearances and winning four Premiership titles.
Mike Tindall
Legendary England centre Mike Tindall won 75 Test caps between 2000 and 2011 and was a key member of the side that lifted the 2003 Rugby World Cup, starting in the famous final victory over Australia. A powerful and uncompromising midfielder, he also won two Six Nations titles, including the 2003 Grand Slam, and represented England at three World Cups. Tindall enjoyed an outstanding club career with Bath and Gloucester, making more than 280 appearances and winning the European Challenge Cup and Anglo-Welsh Cup. He later captained Gloucester and remains one of the most recognisable and popular figures from England’s golden era.
Phil Vickery
Known across the game as the “Raging Bull”, Phil Vickery won 73 England caps and was a cornerstone of the side that won the 2003 Rugby World Cup, playing in all seven matches and starting the victorious final against Australia. The formidable tighthead prop later captained England to the 2007 Rugby World Cup final, adding leadership to his considerable reputation as one of the game’s most powerful front-row forwards. Vickery also toured twice with the British & Irish Lions, making five Test appearances. He enjoyed a distinguished club career with Gloucester and Wasps, winning both the Premiership and Heineken Cup.
Emily Haig
We are delighted to welcome one of the UK’s best vocalists to sing the pre-match National Anthem! Emily’s powerhouse soprano vocals, spellbinding and dramatic performance and stunning looks ensure that she immediately commands the stage and engages with her audience. Emily has been honoured to perform the National Anthem 27 times at Wembley Stadium, 5 times at Silverstone Circuit and Twickenham Stadium, plus amongst others, the Olympic Park, Motorpoint Arena, Copper Box and Ricoh Stadium, all of which were internationally live broadcast to millions world wide
Pete Graves
Pete Graves is an award-winning TV Presenter, Events Host, Podcaster and Author. He is best known as a presenter on Sky Sports News and is also the face of Darts on ITV. Pete built a name for himself in Newcastle on local TV and Radio before being headhunted by Sky Sports in 2009. At Sky he has presented live football, rugby and hockey and is also the much loved host of ‘Good Morning Sports Fans’. His podcast Transfer Talk was voted ‘Best Sports Podcast’ in 2023 and his book titled “Here To Compete”, about the rise of his beloved Newcastle United, has sold more than 30,000 copies. In 2025 he was also named the lead presenter for Darts on ITV. Pete’s energy, enthusiasm and sports knowledge makes him the perfect host for this event.
JW Marriott Grosvenor House, Park Lane
An icon of corporate hospitality London, the five-star Grosvenor House Hotel is a landmark destination for luxury events. Over the years the Hotel has hosted some of the capital’s largest and most unique events including the world’s oldest charitable ball, the Royal Caledonian Ball, and many big TV Awards ceremonies including the Royal Television Society and the Broadcast Awards. Between 2004 and 2008 a massive renovation project restored the ‘Grand Dame of Park Lane’ to her former glory; the magnificent Ballroom will be the setting for our event, and guests will enjoy the catering and service for which the Hotel is rightly renowned. The venue’s historic Ballroom, famed for hosting royalty, major award ceremonies, and grand celebrations, offers the perfect backdrop for our football sporting lunch.
