Triple Grand Slam winner, Will Carling is joined by Matthew Stadlen at Lighthouse Poole on 21st January 2025

Will Carling, England's youngest ever rugby union captain and icon of the game, joins Matthew Stadlen for an evening of reflections, stories and analysis.

‍Show details:

A triple Grand Slam winner, World Cup finalist ad England’s longest-serving captain will talk leadership, skill and camaraderie. Unafraid to speak his mind, Carling famously described the Rugby Football Union executives as “57 old farts”. So what was it like leading his country from the age of 22 for an astonishing 59 games? How did he prepare his team for facing Jonah Lomu? Was Jerry Guscott the greatest centre he played with or against? Did it mean more to him playing for England or the British and Irish Lions? How did the amateur years compare to the professional era?  

Carling will talk, changing rules and the future of a sport facing existential questions.

Don’t miss a rare chance to hear one of England’s greatest ever players and captains share his insights and humour from his experiences on and off the pitch.

Venue:
Lighthouse
‍Arts and Entertainment
21 Kingland Road
Poole
Dorset
BH15 1UG

Date: Tuesday 21st January 2025

Time: 7.45pm

Ticket Price: From £21.85

Book tickets here.