World’s most capped rugby player is guest of honour at sporting lunch

The Midlands Sporting Luncheon will welcome the world’s most capped rugby played Alun Wyn Jones as the guest of honour for its 2024 event.

Wales legend Alun Wyn Jones arrives in Birmingham on Wednesday, 11 December.

The lunch which takes place at the Macdonald Burlington Hotel, Birmingham City Centre is organised by the leading sports hospitality agency Eventmasters, based at St Paul’s Square, Birmingham. 

Members of the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce can currently enjoy a 10 per cent discount on this event within the Member Marketplace. 

Jones has been a tremendous servant to the game winning 158 caps for Wales and 12 caps for the British & Irish Lions.  

He toured with the Lions on four separate occasions, 2009, (South Africa) 2013, (Australia) 2017 (New Zealand) and 2021 (South Africa) the last of which as captain. 

He is one of only four players to have been selected to play by the Lions on four individual tours.

Having made his debut for Wales in 2006 v Argentina as a Flanker he quickly went on to establish himself as first choice Lock for the 2007 6 Nations Championships.

In 2008 Jones won the first of three Grand Slams and five 6 Nations titles with Wales in a Golden era for the Principality. He captained his country on 24 occasions. He announced his retirement in May 2023 

Denise Sheasby CEO of the Eventmasters Group said: “It’s a major coup for us to have Alun Wyn as our Guest of Honour at the Midlands Sporting Luncheon, we have had many legends join us over the years but never the Worlds most capped player.

“I can’t wait to hear all about his career in particular with the Lions. It will also be interesting to hear his views on the upcoming 2025 6 Nations and Lions Tour to Australia” 

Tim Stimpson the former England International, himself a British & Irish Lion, will again host the event which includes a Q&A with the Guest of Honour and a four-course lunch.

Fundraising for Prostate Cancer will take place during the afternoon, with top comedian Paul Boardman providing further entertainment.

Tim said: “I have had the privilege of hosting the luncheon for many years now, the opportunity to interview Alun Wyn and get a real insight into his career is one that I’m really looking forward to.”  

Click here for full details on the Midlands Sporting Luncheon or by contacting Eventmasters on 0121 233 6500