Rugby

ITV's lead reporter with Scotland at the 2024 Euros, and currently also presents BBC Radio 5 Live and the Football Daily podcast

Connie McLaughlin

Bristol Bears Rugby Union player and will be playing in the 2024 Guinness Women's Six Nations

Holly Aitchison

Maggie Alphonsi MBE is an England World Cup Winner and the face of International women’s rugby. Arguably one of the most well-known names in women’s team sports on the planet.

Maggie Alphonsi

Wayne is a much sought after former international rugby union referee whose unique experience includes the English Premiership, the Heineken Cup, the European Challenge Cup as well as the Rugby World Cup, the Six Nations, the Rugby Championship and the Pacific Nations Cup competitions.

Wayne Barnes

Former Rugby player who has gone on to have a multi faceted career with roles in Harry Potter and presenting World’s Strongest Man and Crimewatch. At 6”10, he certainly has presence, and has become a fixture on the corporate circuit.

Martin Bayfield

Former captain of the British Lions and Question of Sport for 10 years, Bill is also a successful businessmen with a thriving export textiles business for which he won a Queen's Awards for Export Excellence. Chairman of World Rugby, Bill was knighted in the 2019 New Years honours and made a Knight Grand Cross in 2024 for services to rugby and charity.

Sir Bill Beaumont GBE DL

As schoolboy, Phil won 3 Schoolboy International Caps and 4 Youth International Caps. He joined Llanelli RFC in 1967 and played for them for 16 seasons. He was captain for six consecutive seasons during which time the team won the Welsh Cup three times. Phil played 29 times for Wales, winning two Grand Slams and three Triple Crowns. He captained for two seasons (eight games) and won two Triple Crowns and one Grand Slam as captain.

Phil Bennett

Former rugby player who is one of the elite who have gained international honours in rugby union and rugby league. His motivational speeches are popular with business and sporting audiences

John Bentley

One of the triumphant members of the World Cup winning England team. Since retiring he's taken part in Dancing on Ice and is a regular sports pundit.

Kyran Bracken

Steve is an award-winning TV presenter, public speaker, wheelchair rugby player and coach. Having competed in the Paralympics, he is a regular presenter on Countryfile.

Steve Brown

Shaunagh is one of the stars of Women's rugby playing for Harlequins Women’s and England Senior Women’s International teams

Shaunagh Brown

Former Australia rugby captain who is widely regarded as the greatest rugby player of his generation. In an international career spanning 16 years, he played more test matches for Australia and scored more tries than any other player in the history of the game. He has a wealth of stories to tell!

David Campese

Led England's revival in the late 1980s to become a world force in Rugby. After being appointed captain of his country in 1988, Will became England's longest-serving and one of the most successful skippers ever.

Will Carling

Currently rugby Attack coach who played a crucial role in winning the 2003 Rugby World Cup. He went on to successfully coach London Irish. He writes for the Sunday Telegraph and is Brand Ambassador for Clydesdale Bank. An inspirational after-dinner and motivational speaker.

Mike Catt

A highly popular member of the 1980's English Rugby Team, as a prop forward he played for Bath Rugby Football Club winning a host of medals.

Gareth Chilcott

Ben Cohen MBE, is among the world's greatest athletes. He enjoyed a highly successful rugby career; scoring 31 tries and earning 57 caps; making him the third top try scorer behind Rory Underwood and Will Greenwood in the list of all-time England try scorers. In 2011, Ben retired at the top of his game to found the Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation;the world’s first foundation dedicated to raising awareness of the long-term, damaging effects of bullying.

Ben Cohen MBE

Now retired himself, Lawrence Dallaglio was a key member of the England team that won the 2003 Rugby World Cup and was re-appointed as captain after Martin Johnson retired.

Lawrence Dallaglio

Jonathan Davies's rugby career began in Union, where he excelled as fly-half for Neath and Llanelli. He was later appointed captain of the Wales 15. In 1989, Davies made the leap to League, from the "amateur" to the "professional" game, when he signed for Widnes.

Jonathan Davies

Part of the England squad that took the country to victory in the 2003 World Cup, and now a popular motivational speaker. He is immediately recognizable as a former team captain on BBC's 'A Question of Sport' as well as a rugby commentator for the BBC and Radio 5 Live.

Matt Dawson

popular Irish TV presenter with numerous credits to his name including Tomorrow's World and the Holiday Programme and ITV rugby shows; excellent corporate host

Craig Doyle

Perhaps the greatest scrum-half ever and arguably the finest rugby union player of all time.

Gareth Edwards

Ieuan has made seven appearances for the British Lions and is a member of the elite band of Triple Lions Tourists, touring in Australia 1989, New Zealand 1993 and South Africa 1997, where a groin injury ended his trip prematurely.

Ieuan Evans

Legendary former captain of the Australian rugby union team which won the 1991 World Cup at Twickenham

Nick Farr-Jones

A genuine sporting great who excelled in rugby league before switching to rugby union. He played a key role as interim England rubgy union coach, refocusing the team in 2012.

Andy Farrell

Former All Blacks captain whose a highly motivational speaker. He draws on his experiences with the All Blacks, one of the most feared rugby sides in the world famous for their war dance before each match, drawing analogies between business and sport; in particular the turn around of the All Black fortunes under his leadership.

Sean Fitzpatrick

Will is one of rugby's most celebrated players who has carved a successful media career since retiring; an accomplished speaker and author who has spent his life in the pursuit of excellence by celebrating difference at every turn.

Will Greenwood MBE

Former rugby player and one of the most brilliant talents. A player of astonishing natural gifts. Now a regular rugby pundit for the BBC and programme presenter.

Jeremy Guscott

Former England Rugby Captain who racked up almost a century of caps, winning three Six Nations titles including the Grand Slam in 2016, three months after he was appointed Captain. A great choice for inspirational speaking.

Dylan Hartley

Former rugby star turned personality - an experienced and lively speaker, podcaster and DJ

James Haskell

Gavin retired from International rugby after the 1995 World Cup in South Africa having played 61 times for his country, 20 of them as Captain. He scored over 700 points in official Test Matches, placing him second behind Australia's Michael Lynagh in the list of all time record point scores.

Gavin Hastings

Following a successful rugby career, he wowed TV audiences on Strictly Come Dancing. With over 50 international rugby caps and over 200 appearances for Leicester he has become a popular choice on the conference circuit. After retirement from rugby he worked for Credit Suisse.

Austin Healey

Richard Hill was part of the England squad for the 2003 Rugby Union World Cup. Appointed England Rugby Senior Team Manager in 2016.

Richard Hill

Ed Jackson is a former professional rugby player who played at the highest level for over 10 years. Two years on from a serious accident that left him paralysed from the neck down, Ed is literally climbing mountains.

Ed Jackson

He is mostly known for captaining England to victory in the World Cup in 2003. He became the new England team manager in July 1st 2008

Martin Johnson

Jason Legend - Former England prop and member of the victorious 2003 World Cup winning squad. Brilliant after dinner speaker and raconteur.

Jason Leonard

Former Head of Rugby at the Welsh Rugby Union and elite sports professional. A popular speaker who also draws on his life experiences from Sandhurst to taking on the challenges of Everest and the North Pole and has 14 years’ experience as a management consultant.

Josh Lewsey

Michael Lynagh - Former Australian fly-half now a sports pundit and journalist who is available for corporate events.

Michael Lynagh

Joe is one of the most recognisable faces in English rugby, his international career having been followed by equal success as an author, podcaster and authority on male mental health.

Jo Marler

Willie John Mcbride - Former Irish Rugby and British Lions captain. Now a popular after dinner speaker.

Willie John McBride

Scottish former rugby player and coach. He played with the British and Irish Lions in 1974 and 1977 and was later their coach. He has been director of rugby for the Scottish RFU and for Wasps and managed the British and Irish Lions tours, restoring national pride in the teams

Ian McGeechan

Ugo is a well known face of rugby having made a successful transition from top player to pundit to authoritative spokesman on diversity as well as a persuasive contestant on Fighting Talk on BBC Radio 5 live.

Ugo Monye

Former British Lion turned lawyer and commentator. Popular for after dinner for corporate events.

Brian Moore

Brian O'Driscoll - Key mid field player in the Irish rugby side

Brian O'Driscoll

Former Rugby league player, and one of the greatest try scorers of all time. Available for corporate events.

Martin Offiah

Renowned Welsh Rugby referee who was the first openly gay man to come out in professional rugby, Nigel is the only person to have refereed 6 European Cup Finals, including 2 consecutive Heineken Cup Finals, a brilliant speaker and host, equally happy as a light hearted after dinner or serious LGBT keynote.

Nigel Owens

Jamie is one of the most famous Rugby League players of all time, captaining England and Great Britain; a highly accomplished speaker who engages his audience through his wealth of experience in the high-pressure world of professional sports.

Jamie Peacock MBE

Former South Africa Rugby captain and popular speaker at corporate events. Francois led the victorious Springboks out at the Rugby World Cup in South Africa - the first major post Apartheid event to be held and was dramatised in the film Invicta.

Francois Pienaar

Former England and Lions tight head prop and hilarious after dinner speaker.

Jeff Probyn

Scott Quinnell is a legendary rugby player (union and league) and has represented Wales and the Lions as well as playing for Llanelli. Diagnosed dyslexic in his 30s, he is now a popular speaker on the subject as well as, of course, rugby. Presenter on Sky’s School of Hard Knocks.

Scott Quinnell

Gareth Thomas is one of the most iconic former Welsh professional rugby union and rugby league players of his time. His personal life hit the headlines in December 2009 when he revealed his sexuality to the world, making him the only openly gay high profile sportsman in the UK.

Gareth Thomas

Mike Tindall, MBE is an English former rugby union player. Tindall played outside centre for Bath and Gloucester, and won 75 caps for England between 2000 and 2011. He was a member of the England squad which won the 2003 World Cup. Lots of amusing anecdotes – regal as well as rugby! - but needs to be interviewed.

Mike Tindall MBE

David Trick - Former England and Bath rugby player. Now a popular after dinner speaker.

David Trick

Victor Ubogu - Former England Rugby player. An Oxford graduate, Victor is a popular choice for corporate events.

Victor Umbogu

Rory Underwood - former England rugby player and brother of Tony. Popular after dinner and rugby speaker.

Rory Underwood

As a full-time professional rugby player with over 40 caps to her name, Abbie is the embodiment of the modern female rugby player, having shone at both age-group and senior levels.

Abbie Ward

Jonny Wilkinson - Hero of England's 2003 Rugby World Cup winning side.

Jonny Wilkinson

Sir Clive Woodward OBE, former English Rugby Union player and former coach of the England Rugby Union team. He introduced business principles whilst coaching, transforming the traditional practices and making them the winners of the World Cup in 2003. Woodward is a highly sought after speaker on peak performance and team management.

Clive Woodward OBE