James Haskell
Former Rugby Player, Health And Fitness Author, DJ, and Public Speaker
*Fees are a guide only. Exact cost will be dependent on requirements and are subject to change.
About James Haskell
Since retiring from professional rugby in 2019, James has successfully reinvented himself as a broadcaster, podcaster, author, DJ and highly sought-after speaker. Drawing on his experiences in elite sport, high-performance environments and life after professional athletics, he delivers entertaining, honest and insightful talks on resilience, leadership, teamwork, performance, mindset and embracing change.
Known for his humour, charisma and candid storytelling, James is equally at home delivering keynote speeches, after-dinner presentations and motivational talks as he is hosting conferences, awards ceremonies and corporate events. His natural stage presence, quick wit and ability to connect with audiences make him a popular choice for organisations looking for a host who can balance professionalism with personality.
Away from the stage, James is the co-host of The Good, The Bad & The Rugby, one of the world’s most successful sports podcasts, attracting around 150,000 listeners per episode. He also hosts Backrow Radio, his monthly house music show, and Amuse Douche, which follows his journey into stand-up comedy.
A familiar face on television, James has appeared on numerous household-name programmes including I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, A League of Their Own, Question of Sport, The Chase, Fighting Talk and many more.
James is also a Sunday Times bestselling author. His autobiography What A Flanker became a Top 10 bestseller, followed by the successful Ruck Me and Approach Without Caution, a practical guide to navigating the challenges of modern life. He has also authored several bestselling fitness and nutrition titles, including Perfect Fit, Cooking for Fitness and Rugby Fit.
Whether sharing lessons from elite sport, discussing leadership and teamwork, entertaining guests after dinner or expertly hosting a live event, James brings energy, humour and authenticity to every stage.
To book Keynote Speaker and Awards Host James Haskell, contact The Speakers Agency on +44(0)1332 810481 or email enquiries@thespeakersagency.com
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Success
- Mental health
- Personal development
- Fitness and Health
- Dealing with pressure
- Dealing with the effects of social media
Aside from speaking, James also hosts dinners and acts as an auctioneer. James has spoken at corporate head offices, academic institutions and more, including Oxford University, Cambridge University, UBS, Investec, Google, Apple, Jaguar Land Rover, JM Finn, British Airways. Under Armour, Soneva Fushi 5 star Maldivian resort, Mastercard, Countryfile, Axa, DeVere, Cazenove Capital, Macfarlanes, Mitsubishi, NHS, Vodafone, DST, Airbus, Old Emanuel’s RFC, MBN Events and Oxfordshire RFU.
Here you can find links to books by James Haskell. For bulk book orders for your event please speak with a member of the team.
Client Feedback
"We were delighted to have James Haskell join us at SALTEX 2025 for both a seminar session and a DJ set during our Happy Hour. From start to finish, James was an absolute professional. He was incredibly down-to-earth, easy to work with and genuinely engaged with our audience and team."
Grounds Management Association
"Everyone was laughing all night. He was so lovely too."
Citywire
