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Panel Speaker Event
Claire Britton
From Yorkshire RFU
?JOIN US FOR A FREE PANEL SPEAKER EVENT
Yorkshire RFU invites you to an inspiring evening exploring representation, inclusion, barriers and opportunities for Black and South Asian communities in rugby.
Hear personal experiences and practical insights from:
Manjinder Nagra – the first South Asian Sikh woman to wear the Red Rose through England Students Rugby and the 2026 English Sumo Heavyweight Champion.
Dr Ikram Butt – rugby pioneer, author, Executive Director of the British Asian Rugby Association and the first British Asian and first Muslim to represent England in rugby.
Nimrah Gul – a young player from Old Crossleyans RUFC whose experiences in rugby league and rugby union offer valuable insight into inclusion, representation and the importance of belonging in sport.
Friday 4 September 2026
Doors open at 6:00pm
Event begins at 6:30pm
Wetherby RUFC
Free to attend
The event is open to players, coaches, club officials, volunteers, stakeholders and anyone interested in creating a more welcoming and representative game.
Reserve your place by emailing Lana Wilks, Impact Lead:
incldiversity@yorkshirerfu.co.uk
Come along, join the conversation and discover how we can work together to create meaningful change and new opportunities across rugby.
Yorkshire RFU invites you to an inspiring evening exploring representation, inclusion, barriers and opportunities for Black and South Asian communities in rugby.
Hear personal experiences and practical insights from:
Manjinder Nagra – the first South Asian Sikh woman to wear the Red Rose through England Students Rugby and the 2026 English Sumo Heavyweight Champion.
Dr Ikram Butt – rugby pioneer, author, Executive Director of the British Asian Rugby Association and the first British Asian and first Muslim to represent England in rugby.
Nimrah Gul – a young player from Old Crossleyans RUFC whose experiences in rugby league and rugby union offer valuable insight into inclusion, representation and the importance of belonging in sport.
Friday 4 September 2026
Doors open at 6:00pm
Event begins at 6:30pm
Wetherby RUFC
Free to attend
The event is open to players, coaches, club officials, volunteers, stakeholders and anyone interested in creating a more welcoming and representative game.
Reserve your place by emailing Lana Wilks, Impact Lead:
incldiversity@yorkshirerfu.co.uk
Come along, join the conversation and discover how we can work together to create meaningful change and new opportunities across rugby.
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