James Haskell
Former Professional Rugby Player / International DJ / Keynote Speaker / Presenter
BIOGRAPHY
James Haskell is one of the UK's most well-known rugby players and sports personalities. With 77 caps for England, alongside stints playing internationally and for the British & Irish Lions, he is recognised as much for his on-field talent as for his off-field personality.
Since retiring from professional rugby in 2019, James has built a career as a podcaster, presenter, and professional DJ. He
also dedicates much of his time to public speaking, covering topics ranging from motivation and leadership to after-dinner
entertainment. A confident host and auctioneer, he is at ease commanding any event.
James has launched multiple successful podcasts, including Couple’s Quarantine, Backrow Radio, What A Flanker, and the
hugely popular The Good, The Bad & The Rugby, which attracts around 120,000 listeners per episode. His media career extends to television, with appearances on I’m
A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, The Chase, A League of Their Own, Question of Sport, Fighting Talk, and other major shows.
Beyond rugby, James has become a bestselling author. His autobiography What A Flanker became a Sunday Times bestseller, followed by the successful 2021 sequel, Ruck Me. He has also authored several bestselling fitness and nutrition books, including Perfect Fit, Cooking for Fitness, and Rugby Fit.
SPEAKING BIO
James has been a sought-after speaker since the age of 17, known for his sharp insights and humour. His talks cover a range of topics, including:
• Leadership • Teamwork • Success • Mental health
• Personal development • Health and fitness
• Handling pressure
Beyond keynote speaking, James also hosts dinners and serves as an
auctioneer.
He has delivered talks at corporate headquarters, universities, and major organisations, including:
Red Bull F1 Team, Airbus, Oxford University, Cambridge University, UBS, Investec, Google, Apple, Jaguar Land Rover, JM Finn, British Airways, Under Armour, Soneva Fushi (Maldives),Mastercard, Countryfil, AXA, DeVere, Cazenove Capital, Macfarlanes, Mitsubishi, NHS, Vodafone, DST, Old
Emanuel’s RFC, MBN Events & Oxfordshire RFU.