Captain’s Knock Rugby Legends New York
“Captain’s Knock is one of those truly special nights—high-energy, full of laughs, and a brilliant way to bring the rugby community together in New York for a great cause. Always a pleasure to host—with a bit of banter, of course—and YEP make it all run seamlessly”
— Jeremy Guscott, England and British & Irish Lions Legend
The Captain's Knock Rugby Dinner is a flagship event in YEP’s portfolio—bringing together business leaders and sporting legends for a high-caliber evening of networking, celebration, and fundraising in support of meaningful causes.
The 2025 edition, hosted in New York City by England and British & Irish Lions legend Jeremy Guscott, welcomed over 250 guests and featured an outstanding lineup of rugby icons including Simon Zebo, Bob Skinstad, Will Carling, and Spiff Sedrick. With high energy, great banter, and a lively atmosphere, it was another unforgettable evening celebrating the spirit of the game while raising $100,000 for Play Rugby USA.
Founded in 2008 by YEP Co-Founder Rich Sexton, Captain’s Knock has evolved into a dynamic event series that brings together sport-loving professionals for unforgettable evenings celebrating athletic achievement and camaraderie. Past editions have honored legends from cricket, soccer, boxing, rowing, and track & field—each one tailored to engage a global-minded, sport-enthusiast audience.
YEP oversees the full event lifecycle:
Sourcing and managing talent
Securing sponsors
Driving event marketing
Guest Registration
Event production
Virgin Atlantic serves as the Platinum Sponsor, gaining high-value brand exposure and connecting with a transatlantic audience of professionals who travel frequently for both business and leisure. The partnership has proven valuable, aligning the airline with a premium event that resonates with their target demographic.
Due to growing demand, Captain’s Knock will expand to San Francisco in October 2025 and Los Angeles in May 2026.
For more information, visit Captain’s Knock.