MORE than 140 members of the Pocklington School community enjoyed a sports dinner with three special guests from the world of international rugby.

Rory Underwood MBE, Steve McNamara and Rob Vickerman attended the event at the Oaks Golf Club, near Bubwith.

Rory scored a record 49 tries for England (85 caps, 1984-1996) and won six caps for the British Lions touring Australia (1989) and New Zealand (1993).

After a 15 year playing career, Steve McNamara became assistant and then head coach for Bradford Bulls. He was also head coach of England Rugby League, which culminated in a 2015 test series win over New Zealand.

He is now head coach at the Catalan Dragons, winners of the 2018 Challenge Cup.

Rob Vickerman is one of England’s Rugby Sevens most successful captains, winning World Series Events in 2008, 2011 and 2013, and reaching the Sevens World Cup Final in 2013. He is a broadcaster for BT Sport, BBC Radio 5 Live, Sky Sports and World Rugby.

During the evening Rob hosted an entertaining Q & A session with Rory and Steve, where they shared with guests their insights into playing rugby at the top level and the challenges, opportunities and successes they have encountered along the way.

David Byas, director of sport at Pocklington School, said: “Rory, Steve and Rob gave us inspiring insights into the world of rugby and what it is like to play for and lead teams at the very top level of international sport. Their thoughts fitted in so well with how we approach sport at Pocklington School and mirrored so many of our values. They were an inspiration to listen to and our guests had a tremendously enjoyable evening.”