Iconic All Black captain Sir Wayne ‘Buck’ Shelford will be honoured at a special function later this year. National Tribute – Sir Wayne Shelford is an evening celebrating the achievements of the inspirational Shelford both on-and-off the rugby field.

The televised function will be staged at North Shore’s Eventfinda Stadium on Thursday, October 7 with Shelford’s family, friends and former All Black and North Harbour colleagues sharing their favourite ‘Buck’ stories. Proceeds from the event will benefit North Harbour community rugby.

The Sir Wayne Shelford event follows the successful staging of National Tribute – Sir John Kirwan. The 2019 function was a sell-out with seven hundred guests entertained by Sir JK’s closest ‘mates’ sharing amusing anecdotes about the guest of honour. Sir John nominated proceeds of his event go to support junior rugby at his beloved Auckland Marist Rugby Club.

Event promoter, Sports Inc.’s Kelsen Butler, is looking forward to bringing the special function together.
“The evening is going to be very entertaining with plenty of great stories to be shared. I’ve no doubt the likes of Eric Rush, Glen Osborne and Frano Botica will have a few ‘Buck’ yarns that have never been heard before,” said Butler.

National Tribute – Sir Wayne Shelford will see seven-hundred guests treated to a three-course meal before the attendees become the live ‘studio’ audience as the eighty-minute event goes to air on Sky Sport.(with a free-to-air replay on Prime.) Included in the evening’s activities will be an auction of memorabilia and money-can’t-buy experiences with proceeds benefiting North Harbour community rugby, Shelford’s chosen cause. David Gibson, North Harbour Rugby CEO, is delighted to be involved.

“He is a man of great mana. A true legend when it comes to North Harbour and New Zealand Rugby. He continues to inspire many Kiwis through his community and charity work. We feel absolutely privileged that he has chosen to support community Rugby in the province.”

Sophie Moloney, Sky CEO says: “Sky is delighted to be associated with the national tribute to celebrate the incredible contribution Sir Wayne (Buck) Shelford has made to the sport and the wider whānau. It will be our pleasure to ensure fans throughout Aotearoa can join in this auspicious event.”

National Tribute is all about sharing entertaining and inspirational stories. Event attendees and Sky Sport viewers are in for a memorable evening as the legendary Sir Wayne ‘Buck’ Shelford is honoured by his family and friends.
 

Harbour Rugby have an allocated number of tables for the community but they are going fast!  If you are interested, you can come direct to Ellen  (ellen@harbourrugby.co.nz) to secure your spot.  Alternatively table sales and individual tickets can be purchased by visiting www.experiencegroup.co.nz or www.eventfinda.co.nz Sky Sport transmission details will be shared at a later date.

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For more information please contact: Kelsen Butler, Managing Director, Sports Inc. 021 270 2549 David Gibson, CEO, North Harbour Rugby 021 707 208

Article added: Friday 30 July 2021