Upcoming dinner date set to focus on the past, present and future of Oldham Rugby

The Oldham Rugby dinner event will take place on April 26 at the Queen Elizabeth Hall

The Roughyeds have announced the details of an upcoming dinner event which will focus on the past, present and future of Oldham Rugby.

The event, on April 26 at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, will be hosted by Michael Bradshaw.

Speaking at the event will be the cross-code rugby star Jason Robinson.

Robinson won numerous trophies with Wigan Warriors, including the Lance Todd Trophy in 1995, as well as scoring a try in the inaugural Super League Grand Final in 1998.

After leaving Wigan, he went on to have a successful career in Union with the likes of Bath and Sale as well as earning 51 caps for England.

The event will touch on the past of Oldham, including the club’s Challenge Cup finals in the 20s.

There will also be entertainment during the event with comedian John Gillan.

Also speaking will be Sean Long and Mike Ford, who will share the club’s vision of where Oldham Rugby can be taken in the forthcoming years.

Tickets are priced at £48 per head, which includes a three course meal followed by cheese and biscuits.

Managing director Mike Ford said: “We hope as many people as possible can join us on April 26 for what promises to be a great night.”

Guests are asked to arrive by 7pm to allow a prompt start at 7.30pm, with the event expected to run until late.

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