IRB AWARDS
The stars were out in force for the annual rugby Oscars at the end of another memorable year, and TRDT (Martin Hansford & Rob Newman) were invited to rub shoulders with the "whos who" of International Rugby.

What we didn't expect was to be among the award winners when it came to the announcements. The first we knew was when the big screen at the Old Billingsgate Fish Market started playing a video clip from the Zambia 2008 Tour.

Martin Hansford (Chairman, TRDT) joined Steve Ryder on the stage on behalf of everyone that has played a role in making TRDT a success to accept the reward.

"I was so shocked and proud to be on the stage receiving the award that I can't actually remember what I said in answer to Steves questions !", said a stunned Martin shortly after the ceremony. 
Watch the Video Clip (Google Video)

Rob Newman & Martin Hansford with the Award

 Sharing the Award with the flying SA winger !

and Francois Pienaar