Reflecting on a Successful Clubhouse Series with Shaun Edwards

We wrapped up another fantastic round of Clubhouse conversations featuring the legendary Shaun Edwards! Nearly 300 attendees joined our three events to enjoy Shaun’s captivating stories, full of honesty, insight, and humility.

Event Highlights:

Thursday afternoon, the 5th, saw us hosted by the exceptional Asador44 team in Cardiff, and co-owner Owen Morgan shared the background behind the family’s passion for Spanish culture and cuisine before we enjoyed an amazing 3-course meal. It was captivating hearing about his early experiences growing up in Wigna and the immense intelligence his mother had in encouraging him to learn about Rugby Union as well as league. We also heard how he works closely and individually with the likes of Romaiun Ntamack and Antonie Dupont and how he thrives under pressure both on and off the pitch. Thank you to Owen, Adam and the whole incredible team for the afternoon. We couldn’t have been looked after better.

Caption: ”Shaun welcoming host Owen Morgan of the 44Group and Speakeasy Life President Big Steve Clarke”

It was Friday night lights at Ystradgynlais RFC and it was safe to say that Shaun Was blown away by the set-up at the club. A superbly supported community club and over 160 people welcomed the great man to South Powys. An audience was blown away by tales of the mythical £35,000 signing on fee for Wigan as a 17year old, the challenges faced with his identity once he’d finished playing rugby league as well as plenty of inspiring memories of winning the Heineken Cup with London Wasps and plenty of Silverware with Wales over his 12-year term. A huge thank you to Emma for the brilliant buffet, to the whole team on the bar Saturday and to Gareth & Tristan for working with us on the event, really great to work with you and thanks so much for your kind welcome.

Caption: ”The right said Fred tribute act went down a storm at the end”

Saturday at Llanharan RFC: Following a big win for the 1st XV, Shaun gave an inspiring talk, sharing insights on young Andy Farrell, criticism from his father, and a memorable morning amplified by the priest at a local vale of Glamorgan church after a certain 2015 Twickenham victory.Super grateful to Andrew and the committee for welcoming us back and for supporting pulling the event together.

Caption: ”A superbly recreated moment from Shaun of the priest at the local church following THAT win against England in the 2015 World cup.”

Identity: Whether you’re a rugby player or a postman, your job doesn’t define you—you do. Shaun’s journey reminded us to hold onto that sense of self no matter what. His openness and honesty about how he felt he lost his identity when he retired from playing were relatable to many in the room.

Community: Shaun spoke about the powerful connection between the Welsh and Wiganers. There’s something special about belonging to a community—find your clubhouse and embrace it!

Thanks to the generosity of attendees, we raised vital funds to support mental health in sports and community rugby across South Wales. Shaun’s quiet kindness behind the scenes makes it clear why so many players would run through a brick wall for him.

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See you soon and speak easy – Simon & the Speakeasy Club Team