Rugby for Research Long Lunch

Thu May 21 2026 at 12:00 pm to 02:00 pm UTC+12:00

Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square | Christchurch

Cure Kids
Publisher/HostCure Kids
Rugby for Research Long Lunch
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An exclusive event with New Zealand Rugby greats Colin Slade, Kieran Read, and Adam Whitelock proudly supporting Cure Kids.
About this Event

Bringing together icons of New Zealand and Canterbury rugby—Colin Slade, Kieran Read, and Adam Whitelock—this exclusive event offers a rare opportunity to step inside the game.

Guests will hear first-hand stories from the field, gain unique insights into leadership and high performance, and explore life beyond rugby in a conversation that goes far deeper than the scoreboard.

At the heart of the event is impact. Through Cure Kids, pioneering research led by Nick Draper is helping shape the future of the game—already influencing global decisions at World Rugby and informing player welfare policies at New Zealand Rugby.

Taking place just ahead of the highly anticipated Crusaders vs Chiefs match, this event sets the tone for an unforgettable rugby weekend in Christchurch.

Event Details

Midday, Thursday 21 May 2026
The Square Restaurant and Bar, Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square

Tickets include a three-course lunch prepared by Lumina Lamb Ambassador Chef Darren Wright, alongside a premium beverage package.

Tables of 8: $1,200 + GST
Individual tickets: $155 + GST (limited availability)

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square, 52 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, New Zealand

Tickets

NZD 178.25 to NZD 1380.00

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