2026 UQ Rugby NYC Benefit Dinner

Another dinner is in the books, and it was one of the best yet! Thank you to every UQ alum, Red Heavie and Aussie friend who joined us at The Edison Ballroom for a huge night in New York.

What a line-up on stage:

• Former Wallabies and Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt
• Former All Blacks Kieran Read, Ryan Crotty and Colin Slade
• Danny Cipriani, in a fireside chat with his old Gloucester teammate, Red Heavies GM Chibba Hanson
• Dr Mark Loane AM, presenting the 2026 Mark Loane Medal
• Drew de Carvalho, the Voice of Australia, running the panel and live auction
• America Josh, keeping it all rolling as MC

Thank you to our event sponsors: