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Old Woollen: An Evening With Will Carling

January 29 @ 8:00 pm

An evening with Will Carling in Conversation with Matt Stadlen  

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.

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. 

A triple Grand Slam winner and World Cup finalist, England’s longest-serving leader 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 times? 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 also address changing rules and the future of a sport facing existential questions.

Presented in association with Clive Conway Productions.

Doors open at 7.00 pm

Venue

Old Woollen – Sunny Bank Mills
Sunny Bank Mills, 83-85 Town Street
LEEDS, West Yorkshire LS28 5UJ United Kingdom
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0743 488 1359
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