The Charles Tyrwhitt Cup
Portugal World Legends vs LooseHeadz RFC. Friday 23 October 2026, Wilmslow Rugby Club.
In support of LooseHeadz, Portugal World Legends and Brave Generation Academy
The Announcement
A very special partnership between Portugal World Legends and LooseHeadz, for what promises to be the charity rugby event of the year.
LooseHeadz RFC take on Portugal World Legends in a veterans' charity fixture at Wilmslow Rugby Club's Memorial Ground in Cheshire. One incredible day bringing together rugby legends, businesses, supporters and the wider rugby community for a cause that really matters.
This is about more than rugby. It is about bringing people together, raising money, starting conversations, and showing what our rugby community can achieve when we pull together.
Expect
Exclusive corporate lunch
More information coming soon.
Former international legends
Taking to the pitch under the floodlights.
Live players' Q&A
Players from both squads take questions from the floor.
Live auction
Bid on unique lots in support of the partner causes.
Live music
To finish the day.
Kick-off in Wilmslow
Gates open at 18:00, kick-off at 18:45 under the floodlights. Two halves of 30 minutes, played under full rugby laws.
Countdown to The Charles Tyrwhitt Cup
Already Lining Up
The Legends
Confirmed so far, with many more big names still to be announced.
General Admission
Match Tickets
Tickets are sold through FIXR and open in a secure checkout on this page, so you never leave the site. Every ticket type and its live price and availability are shown in the checkout, where the fixture is listed as The Legends Game 2026.
- Under 12s go free. A free ticket is still needed for each child.
- Gates open at 18:00 for an 18:45 kick-off.
- Access to the live players' Q&A, the auction and live music to finish the day.
At a Glance
- Date
- Friday 23 October 2026
- Venue
- Wilmslow Rugby Club, Memorial Ground, SK9 5PZ
- Corporate lunch
- From 14:00
- Gates open
- 18:00
- Kick-off
- 18:45, under floodlights
- Format
- Veterans' fixture, two halves of 30 minutes
- Parking
- Available at Wilmslow RFC
- Under 12s
- Go free, ticket still required
Friday 23 October 2026
The Day in Full
14:00
Corporate lunch
The day opens with an exclusive corporate lunch. More information coming soon.
Players' Q&A
A live Q&A with players from both squads.
Live auction
Unique lots going under the hammer in support of the partner causes.
18:00
Gates open
General admission opens ahead of kick-off.
18:45
Kick-off
Both squads take to the floodlit pitch for two halves of 30 minutes, played under full rugby laws.
Live music
Music and the bar to finish the day.
Hospitality
Corporate Lunch
The day opens at 14:00 with an exclusive corporate lunch, taking in the live players' Q&A and the auction before both squads take to the floodlit pitch. It is the way to entertain clients or reward a team, with real international rugby and a cause worth backing in one afternoon.
Full package details and pricing are being finalised and will be announced shortly. Register your interest now and we will come back to you first.
- Exclusive corporate lunch from 14:00
- Live players' Q&A with both squads
- Live auction in support of the partner causes
- Match seating for the floodlit fixture
- Live music and the bar to finish the day
Why We Play
The Causes Behind the Game
Three partner causes sit behind the fixture, supported by ticket sales, the corporate lunch and the live auction on the day.
LooseHeadz
Rugby's mental health charity, working with over 1,400 clubs across 36 countries and backed by England Rugby and Premiership Rugby. Registered charity no. 1193051.
Portugal World Legends
Founded in 2016. Veterans' international rugby with global reach, growing the game and leaving a positive impact wherever the team travels.
Brave Generation Academy, the Lydia Legacy
Education that adapts to fit life. The Lydia Legacy continues Lidia Vieira's work in her memory, supporting access to education for young people worldwide.
One day, two squads of legends, three causes worth backing. Secure your seat for the Charles Tyrwhitt Cup.
Tickets are sold and fulfilled by FIXR, listed as The Legends Game 2026