2008 Rugby Correspondent of the Year

Here is what Mick Cleary had to say about the 2008 awards:

"The Rugby Business Awards were a success story. It's not easy to draw people from all different strands but that was certainly the feel of the two day congress in London. The Awards themselves were varied and well-considered. Needless to say, they were celebrated long into the night. I think it's important that rugby addresses a cross-section of the market not just its traditional constituency. There are a lot of people working in the industry, and a lot of different types either involved in it or associated with it. The Awards reach out to a new marketplace."

Mick Cleary, Rugby Union Correspondent, The Daily Telegraph

2008 Rugby Business Person of the Year

Following the success of the inaugural Rugby Business Awards many may have predicted that the work of 02, Magners and Guinness would be successful, there were surprises and giant-slayers amongst the winners, not least in the form of the WRU claiming the ‘Union of the Year’ accolade.

Below is a testimonial from one of 2008 winners:

"Winning the Rugby Business Person of the Year award has meant a great deal to me personally and to Rhino Rugby. I was overwhelmed by the number of congratulatory emails and calls I had from contacts and friends in the industry, and it has helped consolidate our business profile as a market leading brand in both rugby codes. I am extremely proud to be the first winner of this award and the trust that the awards themselves and the event surrounding them will go from strength to strength in coming years."

Reg Clark, Chief Executive of Rhino Rugby Ltd