2026 UQ Rugby Benefit Dinner in New York

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of camaraderie and celebration, with tickets to the 2026 UQ Rugby Benefit Dinner in New York on sale soon.

The night will include a lively panel of rugby greats, a live auction, raffle prizes and the announcement of the prestigious Mark Loane Medallist, presented by Dr Mark Loane AM himself – all in support of the continued redevelopment of the UQ Rugby Club clubhouse.

We hope you can join us as we celebrate the spirit of rugby and you, our UQ community.

Event Details

Date: Thursday 29 October 2026
Time: 6:30–10:30pm EDT

• 6:30–7:30pm: Cocktail Reception by Corporate Traveller
• 7:30–10:30pm: UQ Rugby Benefit Dinner

Location: Edison South Ballroom at The Edison Ballroom, 240 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036, United States. Discounted accommodation at Hotel Edison is available (use the code EDBLR when booking)
Cost: Individual tickets USD$295; Tables of 10 from USD$2,950.
(A portion of your ticket price is tax deductible. Exclusive benefits apply to tables over US$2,950, review benefits during registration process)

Our panel

Danny Cipriani
Cipriani has 16 caps for England, over 300 English Premiership appearances and 19 appearances with the Melbourne Rebels.

James Hanson
Hanson has 12 caps for the Wallabies (2015 Rugby World Cup runner-up) and is a Super Rugby centurion with 135 appearances for the Queensland Reds and Melbourne Rebels. He was the UQ Rugby premiership-winning captain in 2011, 2013 and 2021.

Mystery guest
This year, we’ll be joined by a surprise guest! Stay tuned for when our mystery speaker is revealed.

Want more rugby while you are in town? Australia A are set to take on the USA Eagles on Friday 30 October at Sports Illustrated Stadium, New Jersey. Find more information and secure your tickets here.

Check out the highlights from the 2025 UQ Rugby Benefit Dinner.

Thank you to our fantastic sponsors who make this event possible.