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16 May 2025

New Legends Tour of Allianz Stadium Announced with Jonny May

Join the tour on Saturday 12 July 2025 to enjoy the personal insights, match memories, and fascinating playing career tales of a legend of the English game, while you explore the England Changing Room, line-up alongside Jonny in the Players' Tunnel, and step out into the grand stadium bowl to grab a photo beside the world-famous pitch.

Moreover, as part of the day, enjoy a self-guided tour of the award-winning World Rugby Museum, which houses the world's most extensive collection of rugby football memorabilia, including many match-worn shirts, historic trophies and the opportunity to put your scrum strength, line-out jump, speed and more to the test, in the Play Rugby Interactive Zone.

Player Profile: Jonny May

Jonny May is a former England international winger, renowned for his blistering pace and finishing ability. Born on April 1 1990, in Wiltshire, he began his professional career at Gloucester Rugby, where he became a standout performer before a move to Leicester Tigers in 2017. He returned to Gloucester in 2020 and went on to make 191 appearances for the club, scoring 73 tries. In 2024, he signed with French Pro D2 side Soyaux Angoulême.

May made his England debut in 2013 against Argentina and quickly established himself as a key figure on the wing. Over a decade-long international career, he earned 78 caps and scored 36 tries-making him England's second all-time leading try scorer behind Rory Underwood. He featured in two Rugby World Cups, however was a part of three Rugby World Cup squads, reaching the final in 2019 and finishing third in 2023. He was also part of England's Six Nations-winning teams in 2017 and 2020, and the Autumn Nations Cup-winning squad in 2020.

Known for his speed, agility, and work rate, Jonny May was one of the most exciting players of his generation. He retired from international rugby in 2023 after a distinguished career at the highest level.