Birmingham Moseley Rugby ClubTo compensate, though in a very small way, for the significant loss of income resulting from the

postponement or cancellation of the last two home matches, several major fundraising and social events from now until the Summer or beyond, we have pleasure to invite your participation in our forthcoming

On Line Auction of 10 Lots of items donated for public auctions or raffles and from other sources, the details being as follows:

Lot 1A fantastic day-long Hill Climbing Experience at the famous Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb

Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb in Worcestershire is the world’s oldest motorsport venue still operating. You take part in your own road car and your day includes theoretical and practical tuition by experts, meals and refreshments throughout the day, eight runs on the Course and a certificate to mark your achievement! Although booked for use on 19th May 2020 (from 09.00 to 17.00), this amazing experience is transferable to an alternative date as necessitated by Coronavirus.

Lot 2A fantastic day-long Hill Climbing Experience at the famous Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb A second opportunity to experience an action packed day at Shelsley Walsh. All details are as for Lot 1 above.

Lot 3 A Four Ball Golf Day at the renowned Forest of Arden Marriott Hotel and Country Club

Set within 10,000 acres of ancient woodland where deer roam free, Forest of Arden Marriott Hotel & Country Club offers an unforgettable experience. This lot provides the opportunity to play on the acclaimed Championship Arden

Course on a date to be agreed. Many other facilities at the Country Club will be available on the day at the Club’s normal rates and subject to its regulations.

Lot 4A signed Irish Rugby Union Jersey

We are advised that this jersey, kindly donated by Canterbury, was signed by the Ireland

Six Nations Squad in January 2020

Lot 5A signed British and Irish Lions Jersey

This jersey is almost unique as only one other exists! It carries the signatures of Rugby Legends Sir Gareth Edwards, Derek Quinnell, Peter Wheeler, Terry Cobner, Gerald Davies, Tony Neary and Martin Johnson. It was signed at the

Celebration Dinner commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Sam Doble Memorial Match in The Reddings Suite on Thursday 23rd November 2017, organised by Moseley Players Association.

The jersey is believed to be from the New Zealand tour of 2017.

Lot 6A signed and framed photograph on canvas of South African star Bryan Habana

Bryan Habana is one of the greatest Rugby Union wings of all time. Capped by South Africa 124 times, he scored 335 points in test matches. He was in the World Cup winning team of 2007, when he equalled Jonah Lomu’s record of 8 tries in a World Cup and was the IRB’s Player of the Year. He was in the 2009 Springboks’ Tri Nations Championship winning team and the 2011 World Cup and, in the 2015 Tournament, he equalled Lomu’s World Cup record of 15 tries. 51 x 31.

Lot 7Framed photographs, both signed, of Dan Carter and Richie McCaw

Richie McCaw ONZ was the first All Black to reach 100 caps and the first player to win 100 tests. He is the most capped player in rugby union history with 148 and was the All Blacks’ Captain in 110 of them. He played flanker, mainly open side, and also no. 8. He won the IRB World Rugby Player of the Year award three times, a record held jointly with Dan

Carter. In 2016, he was appointed a member of New Zealand's highest honour, the Order of New Zealand, of which only twenty living New Zealanders can gain membership at any one time. For Dan Carter, see Lot 10 below. 46 x 63.

Lot 8A historic signed & framed montage of photographs of the England World Cup team of 1966

It may be about Soccer rather than Rugby Union but this must still be a fabulous genuine Collector’s item, which is sure to be cherished by its new owner. No less than six photos of the action on and off the field plus the central team photo

signed by Nobby Stiles, Roger Hunt, Gordon Banks, Jack Charlton, George Cohen, Ray Wilson, Martin Peters, Sir Geoff Hurst and Sir Bobby Charlton. 87 x 67.

Lot 9A signed and framed photograph of some of the 2013 British & Irish Lions squad in Australia

For the record, The Lions won the Test series 2–1, the results being (Lions first) 23–21, 15–16, 41–16. This was the Lions'

first test series win since defeating South Africa in 1997. Aside from the second test, the Lions' only loss was 12–14 to the Brumbies in Canberra. Warren Gatland was Head Coach and Sam Warburton Tour Captain. Pictured left to right are

Manu Tuilagi, Geoff Parling, Dan Cole, Graham Rowntree, Tom Youngs, Tom Croft and Ben Youngs. 40 x 50.

Lot 10A signed and framed photograph of New Zealand All Black Dan Carter

Dan Carter ONZM played for the New Zealand All Blacks 112 times, winning 99 with one drawn. He scored 29 tries and a total of 1598 points. He is the highest points scorer in test match rugby and was named the IRB Player of the Year in

2005, 2012 and 2015 (equalling the record three awards of Richie McCaw). He won nine Tri-Nations and Rugby Championships with the All Blacks and is considered by many as the greatest ever fly half. He was appointed an Officer

of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to rugby in 2016. 42 x 34.

Important Notices1. Overall measurements of the framed items Lots 6 to 10 inclusive appear above in centimetres with the height first.

There are 2.54 centimetres to one inch.2. All items are offered subject to undisclosed reserve prices to enable BMRC to maximise its return from this

important fundraising exercise.3. All prospective bidders must register to receive a bidder number for use during the On Line Auction. Requests for a

bidder number or for any queries relating to the Birmingham Moseley Rugby Club On Line Auction should be emailed to Peter Veitch: pv@investabroadproperties.com.

4. This Auction Catalogue must be read in conjunction with the separate document entitled ‘Rules and Processes of the BMRC On Line Auction, April 2020’. If it is not readily available, email Peter Veitch as above.