One of the victorious 2003 Rugby World Cup squad, Matt is also immediately recognised for his stirling efforts on the BBC's 2006 'Strictly Come Dancing' and as one of the team captains of 'A Question of Sport'.
Part of the England squad that took the country to victory in the 2003 World Cup, Matt is an institution in the world of rugby. He is immediately recognizable as team captain on BBC’s ‘A Question of Sport’ and the dancer who has made the most advancement in 2006's 'Strictly Come Dancing as well as a rugby commentator for the BBC and Radio 5 live
With 77 caps under his belt, he is England’s most capped scrum half, captaining the side 9 times. He has played for both Northampton and the London Wasps as well as England and represented the British Lions on two tours. During the 1998 tour to Australia and New Zealand ‘The Tour from Hell’, Matt was congratulated on his leadership. He also captained England to win the Six Nations Championships in 2000.
Regarded as one of the more outspoken players Matt is a favourite with the BBC rugby coverage, is a rugby analyst for Radio 5 Live and has had substantial experience in written journalism. His position on ‘A Question of Sport’ has elevated him from a well known rugby player to a national TV personality.
A big sports fan, Matt can often be seen playing for the Bunbury Cricket team or out on a golf course playing off 12.
His motivational speaking incorporates the lessons he has learned from rugby that can be applied to most sports and the individual qualities needed to succeed in both professional and personal life. From sales conferences to team building exercises, change management and after dinner speaking, Matt has the anecdotes and experience to excel in them all.
ACHIEVEMENTS
• 2005 Named in British and Irish Lions touring squad
• 2004 Won the premiership with the Wasps
• 2003 World Champion
• 2000 Captain of England squad at the Six Nations Championships
• 1998 Captain of England squad in ‘The Tour from Hell’
• Part of two Lions tours
SUMMARY
• Former England and Wasps Rugby Player (retired 2006)
• Radio 5 Live Rugby Analyst
• Team Captain on BBC’s A Question of Sport
• Articulate, intelligent and inspirational corporate and after dinner speaker
• Well respected all round sportsman, known for his cricket and golf skills
With 77 caps under his belt, he is England’s most capped scrum half, captaining the side 9 times. He has played for both Northampton and the London Wasps as well as England and represented the British Lions on two tours. During the 1998 tour to Australia and New Zealand ‘The Tour from Hell’, Matt was congratulated on his leadership. He also captained England to win the Six Nations Championships in 2000.
Regarded as one of the more outspoken players Matt is a favourite with the BBC rugby coverage, is a rugby analyst for Radio 5 Live and has had substantial experience in written journalism. His position on ‘A Question of Sport’ has elevated him from a well known rugby player to a national TV personality.
A big sports fan, Matt can often be seen playing for the Bunbury Cricket team or out on a golf course playing off 12.
His motivational speaking incorporates the lessons he has learned from rugby that can be applied to most sports and the individual qualities needed to succeed in both professional and personal life. From sales conferences to team building exercises, change management and after dinner speaking, Matt has the anecdotes and experience to excel in them all.
ACHIEVEMENTS
• 2005 Named in British and Irish Lions touring squad
• 2004 Won the premiership with the Wasps
• 2003 World Champion
• 2000 Captain of England squad at the Six Nations Championships
• 1998 Captain of England squad in ‘The Tour from Hell’
• Part of two Lions tours
SUMMARY
• Former England and Wasps Rugby Player (retired 2006)
• Radio 5 Live Rugby Analyst
• Team Captain on BBC’s A Question of Sport
• Articulate, intelligent and inspirational corporate and after dinner speaker
• Well respected all round sportsman, known for his cricket and golf skills
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