An evening with Martin Johnson CBE - Friday 16th October - Preston Grasshoppers

🏉 An Evening with Rugby Legend Martin Johnson CBE – Live in Preston
📅 Friday 16th October 2026
📍 Preston Grasshoppers RFC, Lightfoot Lane, Preston, 
🕢 Starts: 7.30pm
🎟️ Tickets: £40 🎟️VIP Tickets £149

Get ready for a powerful night of stories, laughs, and rugby greatness!

We are excited to bring you a wonderful opportunity to spend an evening in the company of one of the greatest rugby captains of all time, Martin Johnson CBE.

Jonno spent 16 seasons at Leicester Tigers winning every title possible including back to back European titles. He made his England debut in 1993 and went onto win 84 caps for his country, including 39 as Captain. He was selected as a late call up for the 1993 Lions series in New Zealand and four years later was chosen to be Captain leading the British and Irish Lions to a famous victory over the then World Champions, South Africa. He became the first man to Captain the Lions twice when he was selected to lead the tour to Australia in 2001.

He played at 3 Rugby World Cups, culminating in the iconic victory over Australia in 2003. He is still the only Northern hemisphere Captain to lift the Rugby World Cup. Following his retirement, he went on to coach England until 2011 and is now a regular pundit on our screens.

✔️ Unmissable Rugby Stories
✔️ Free Prize Draw
✔️ Raffle & Memorabilia Auction
✔️ Professional Photography Available

A must for any rugby fan – tickets from just £40

🎤 What’s Included:

- Live on-stage interview with Martin Johnson
- Audience Q&A session
- FREE PRIZE DRAW, Raffle, prize draws & signed memorabilia auction
- Professional photo opportunities (with optional upgrades)

🎟 Tickets:

General Admission: £40

VIP Packages: £149 Limited availability to 16  – includes intimate meet & greet with Martin, a signed item, front row premium seating, professional photo with Martin & upgrade frame included 

Group bookings and sponsorship packages available on request

👨👩👧👦 All ages welcome – fully accessible venue – food available throughout the event

➡️ Book your tickets now for a rare chance to meet one of Rugby’s true legends.

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