After Dinner Speakers
Sir Clive Woodward
Played for Harlequins and then Leicester and represented England on twenty-one occasions, touring twice with The British Lions.
Ben Woods
The highlight of Ben's career is the time he spent playing for England, most notably for the 2006 and 2007 Churchill Cup.
Shane Williams
The pint-sized assassin is easily one of the best wingers in world rugby and one of the best Welsh rugby players of all time.
Peter Wheeler
Possibly the best hooker to play for England, he reachieved 36 caps for England and 7 for the Lions.
Rory Underwood
England's most capped player with 85 appearances, also the highest try scorer with 49 tries, including a record 5 in one match.
David Trick
Former Bath RUFC and England International who also represented the Barbarians. He played 247 games for Bath and scored 171 tries.
Gregor Townsend
Made his international debut for Scotland against England during the 1993 Five Nations. Went on to win a then record of 82 caps.
Mike Tindall MBE
A great character on and off the field and of course a member of the royal family.
Tim Stimpson
Had a career that spanned 12 years with Newcastle, Leicester Tigers, Perpignan and Leeds. Experienced TV & radio pundit.
Phil Steele
Former top-class Welsh rugby player with Newport RFC in the 1980s. Now a radio presenter & sports commentator for BBC Wales.
Paul Sculthorpe MBE
Arguably the greatest rugby league player to come out of Great Britain in the last 20 years.
Craig Sandercock
Head Coach of Hull Kingston Rovers Rugby League Club, Craig specialises in motivating people on how to achieve their goals.
Graham Rowntree
A rugged and reliable loose-head prop, Graham won a total of 54 caps for England in an 11-year international between 1995 and 2006.
Dean Richards
Former Leicester and England International Rugby Union player. He also toured with the British Lions to Australia in 1989.
Mark Regan MBE
One of rugby's true characters, Mark starred at Bath (1997-2002) playing 93 matches, becoming a Heineken Cup winner.
Nigel Redman
After retiring Nigel was appointed National Academy Coach, which is part of the main coaching body of the England team.
Scott Quinnell
Ex-Llanelli Scarlets No.8 who has played rugby at the highest level, representing both Wales and the Lions.
Mick Quinn
Former union footballer who played for Ireland. In 1976 he was a member of the squad that toured New Zealand and Fiji.
Jeff Probyn
Former England International Rugby Union player who now coaches. A regular on talkSPORT, as their Guinness Premiership expert.
Graham Price MBE
Earned his first of 41 caps for Wales in 1975, against France scoring a try voted the 5th best scored by a Welsh player.
Jamie Peacock MBE
Current senior player at Leeds Rhinos and former England and Great Britain Rugby League Captain.
Robbie Paul
Gained 28 caps for New Zealand in an international career that spanned from 1997-2006.
Geoff Parling
Rugby union player who plays for Exeter Chiefs as a lock. Represented England at Under 16s, 18s, 19s & 21 level.
Nigel Owens
One of the most highly respected Rugby referees in the world, Nigel has refereed many Heineken Cup finals.
Terry O’Connor
Former Great Britain international with 15 caps. Debuted in 1996 in the South Pacific tour and retired from Great Britain in 2002.
Andy Nicol
Andy Nicol represented the prestigious Barbarians, British Lions, and captained Scotland with distinction.
Geordan Murphy
One of the Premiership's most decorated players; enjoyed an illustrious career internationally with Ireland and domestically with Leicester Tigers.
Adrian Morley
Great Britain and England international who played as prop and second-row forward from the 1990s through the 2010s.
Brian Moore
Former Nottingham, Harlequins and England international player who also made 5 test appearances for the British Lions.
Lewis Moody MBE
A previous England Captain and former British union player known for his energetic and passionate personality on and off the field.
Lee Mears
A familiar face in Bath and the International Rugby circuit, having totalled an impressive 177 premiership appearances.
Barrie McDermott
In 2000 Barrie appeared for Ireland in the World Cup, winning the man of the match in the opening game against Samoa.
Jason Leonard OBE
Harlequins regular since the 1990/91 season and England's most capped forward, with 97 caps.
Ben Kay MBE
Part of an elite bunch who can call themselves a Rugby World Champion.
Robert Jones MBE
Gained his first senior International Welsh cap in 1986 and went on to win 54 caps. Represented British Lions and the Barbarians.
Martin Johnson CBE
Won 84 caps for England, three British & Irish Lions tours including two as captain, two Grand Slams and a World Cup.
Damian Hopley
Wasps player with 10 years' service. Damian's career peaked when the England 7s team lifted the inaugural Melrose World 7s Trophy in 1993.
Richard Hill
Never has a poor game for England and his abrasive style of play has earned him the reputation as one of the world's best forwards.
Scott Hastings
Scotland's most capped centre three quarter, with 65 caps. Played in 51 Internationals with his brother Gavin.
Gavin Hastings
Best known as an international rugby player. He had 61 caps at full back for Scotland, 20 of them as Captain.
James Haskell
An England international from the age of 21, James has enjoyed an impressive career on the rugby pitch.
Will Greenwood MBE
The highlight of Will's career was undoubtedly the 2003 season which was dominated by the Rugby World Cup in Australia.
Andy Goode
Played seventeen times for England, five times for the England Saxons and also in the 2009 Six Nations.
Andy Gomersall
Made his full England debut in 1996 against Italy. In 1997 Andy also played three Five Nations games.
Steve Ganson
Super League referee who officiates for BBC and Sky Rugby League games. At the age of 25 was the youngest ever first-grade referee.
Toby Flood
Earned sixty caps and featured in two World Cups for England, between 2006 and 2014.
David Flatman
Won his first full caps as a replacement in the Tests against South Africa on the summer tour in 2000.
Sean Fitzpatrick
Capped 92 times by New Zealand, the abrasive hooker captained the All Blacks for almost six years.
Steve Fenwick
Appeared for the Welsh national side 30 times, scoring a total of 152 points and was also selected to play for the British Lions in 1977.
Ieuan Evans
Former British Lion and captain of Wales. At international level, held almost every record in Welsh Rugby: 72 caps for Wales.
Gareth Edwards MBE
Former Welsh rugby union footballer, considered to be one of the greatest players in the history of the game.
John Devereux
Welsh former dual-code rugby football international. After retiring became head coach of the Wales rugby league team.
Jonathan Davies
A Welsh dual-code rugby legend. Captaining Wales for Union and League, Jonathan joined an elite club of players to accomplish this feat.
Lawrence Dallaglio OBE
Achieved almost every accolade in the game and is also the second most capped England player.
Martin Corry
Martin won five Premiership titles, two Heineken Cups and the Anglo-Welsh Cup, during a hugely successful club career.
Geoff Cooke OBE
Former Rugby Union player and Manager. Played mainly as a Center/Fly Half 1962-72 and captained his club and county.
George Chuter
Legendary Rugby player known for his impressively long running playing career, which spanned for more than a decade.
Gareth Chilcott
A natural entertainer, the former Bath, England and British Lions player has always been known as one of the game's true characters.
Colin Charvis
Former captain of the Welsh national side who made a total of 94 appearances - and also 2 for the British & Irish Lions.
Will Carling
The world's most successful rugby captain, Will steered England to memorable back-to-back Grand Slam wins in 1991, 92 & 95.
Lee Byrne
Began his career playing for Bridgend Athletic, then for Tondu RFC, Bridgend, Llanelli, The Scarletts and full back for the Ospreys.
Kyran Bracken MBE
May be well-known as an ice skater, but he spent 15 years as a top class Union player and became a World Cup winner in 2003.
John Bentley
Former Union and League player at club and international level. First capped for England playing Union in 1988.
Bill Beaumont OBE
One of England's best-known rugby union players, having played for England 34 times between 1975 and 1982.
Martin Bayfield
Ex-British Lion, Martin debuted for England in 1991. Also represented the Barbarians, Midlands and British Police sides.
Wayne Barnes
Widely recognised as the world’s best rugby referee. Has refereed over 90 test matches and more World Cup matches than any other official.
Brian Ashton MBE
Tyldesley RUFC was where Brian played fly-half in his first season in 1965/6, then his preferred position of scrum-half for 1966/67.
Mike Watkinson
Valuable all-rounder and a key member of the Lancashire side which enjoyed success in the 90s.
Phil Tufnell
Played in over 300 first class games and took over 1000 wickets.
Jeff Thompson
One of the fastest bowlers to have played Test cricket.
Alec Stewart
England's most capped Test Cricketer.
Paul Smith
Played for Warwickshire from 1982 to 1996 and was a big-hitting right-handed batsman and genuinely fast right arm bowler.
Gladstone Small
Fast bowler who played for Warwickshire and was a key figure in their all-conquering year in 1994.
Derek Randall
Had a career with Nottinghamshire that lasted from 1972 to 1983.
Mark Ramprakash MBE
The man of 35,000 runs and 12,000,000 Strictly votes
Paul Nixon
One of the best players of the reverse sweep in the county game.
Geoff Miller
Spent 20 years on the professional cricket circuit representing Derbyshire, Essex, Natal and England.
Vic Marks
Made his first-class debut for Somerset in 1975 and went on to play for the county for 14 years.
Simon Mann
Regular member of the Test Match Special commentary team for the last decade.
Dennis Lillee MBE
The outstanding fast bowler of his generation.
Allan Lamb
One of the top batsmen of his era.
Ronnie Irani
Lancashire, Essex and England all-rounder.
Mark Ilott
Left-arm seam bowler who had a 15-year career with Essex CCC.
Nasser Hussain
Played for Essex CCC and England and captained his country in 45 test matches.
Simon Hughes
Played for over 13 years with Middlesex and Durham.
Mervyn Hughes
One of Australian cricket's great characters and a crowd favourite.
Rodney Hogg
Played club cricket for South Australlia and Victoria, and test cricket for Australlia.
Kim Hughes
Played for Western Australia, Natal and Australia.
Warren Hegg
Consistent performer behind the stumps in a 19-year career with Lancashire CCC.
David Graveney
Had a successful 22-year career as a left arm spin bowler with Gloucestershire, Somerset and Durham.
David Gower OBE
Had an 18 year playing career in professional county cricket with Leicestershire and Hampshire.
Graham Gooch OBE
Probably the greatest player in the history of Essex cricket.
Mike Gatting OBE
Scored over 36,000 first class runs and over 14,000 in limited over games.
David Fulton
Had a 15 year career with Kent as an opening batsman and occasional spin bowler.
Angus Fraser
Right arm fast-medium bowler whose career with Middlesex CCC spanned 18 years.
Graeme Fowler
Played for Lancashire, Durham and England.
John Emburey
Had a 24 year career in cricket as a right arm slow bowler with Middlesex and Northamptonshire.
Charlie Dagnall
Cricket World Cup commentator.
Robert Croft
Played over 400 games for Glamorgan, taking more than 1100 wickets.
Chris Cowdrey
Had a 16-year career as an all-rounder for Kent, Glamorgan and England.
Geoff Cook
Played for Northamptonshire from 1971 to 1990.
Jeremy Coney
New Zealand cricketer, who played 52 Test matches and 88 ODIs. Represented By Our Agency.
Geoffrey Boycott
Played for Yorkshire and England and became one of the finest ever opening batsmen.
Pete Bowler
Spent twenty years on the professional cricket circuit representing Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Somerset and Tasmania.
Henry Blofeld OBE
Cricket broadcasting legend
Ian Austin
Lancashire allrounder playing in 124 first class games for the county.
Dennis Amiss MBE
Played for Warwickshire County Cricket Club for 27 Years.
Johnathan Agnew
Jonathan Agnew was a fast bowler for Leicestershire and England, taking over 650 wickets during his 13 year career.
Curtis Woodhouse
Former footballer, manager and boxer
Jeff Winter
Former Premier League Referee.
Dean Windass
Sky Sports and BBC pundit
Norman Whiteside
Former Manchester United, Everton and Northern Ireland Footballer.
Ronnie Whelan
Former Liverpool and Republic of Ireland Footballer.
Phil Thompson
Former Liverpool, Sheffield United and England Footballer.
Neil Thompson
Neil's career spanned 24 years from 1980 to 2004, playing his last competitive game at the age of 40 for Boston United.
Peter Taylor
Started his footballing career with Southend United and was then by Crystal Palace where he spent 3 years and played over 120 games for the club, also gaining 4 England caps.
Chris Sutton
The first £5M transfer between two British clubs.
Mel Sterland
Played for Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United and in the Scottish Football League Premier Division for Rangers and was capped once for England.
Gary Stevens
Former Brighton, Tottenham Hotspur and England International footballer.
Jeff Stelling
High-profile English sports journalist
Alex Stepney
Former Millwall, Chelsea and Manchester United Goalkeeper.
Graeme Souness
One of the most prominent pundits in the UK and Ireland
Peter Shilton OBE
Former Leicester City, Stoke City, Nottingham Forest, Southampton, Derby County and England world class goalkeeper.
Lee Sharpe
Former Manchester United, Leeds United, Bradford City and England footballer.
Dean Saunders
Former Oxford United, Derby County, Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, Sheffield United, Bradford City and Wales Striker.
Ian Rush
One of the game’s most naturally talented goalscorers.
Neil Ruddock
Former Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, West Ham United defender.
Bryan Robson OBE
Former West Bromwich Albion, Manchester United, Middlesbrough and England world class midfielder.
Graham Roberts
Former Tottenham Hotspur, Glasgow Rangers, Chelsea, WBA and England defender.
Kevin Ratcliffe
Former Everton, Cardiff City and Wales footballer.
Mickey Quinn
Former Wigan Athletic, Stockport County, Oldham Athletic, Portsmouth, Newcastle United and Coventry City striker.
Graham Poll
Former Premier League and International Referee.
Ray Parlour
Former Arsenal, Middlesbrough and England Footballer.
Kelvin Phillips
Premier League top scorer in the 1999-2000 season
Carlton Palmer
Winner of 18 caps for England
Gary Pallister
Most noted for his nine-year tenure at Manchester United from 1989 until 1998. Also capped 22 times by England between 1988 and 1996.
Charlie Nicholas
Winner of 20 international caps for Scotland
Danny Murphy
BBC and Talksport pundit
Jan Mølby
Former Ajax, Liverpool and Denmark International Footballer.
Danny Mills
Premier League commentator and former England right-back
Paul Merson
Former Arsenal, Middlesbrough, Aston Villa and England Football Player.
Duncan McKenzie
Former Nottingham Forest, Leeds United, Everton, Chelsea and Blackburn Rovers footballer.
Alan McInally
Loveable Sky Sports pundit.
Sammy McIlroy
The last ever Busby Babe.
John McGovern
Former Derby County and Nottingham Forest footballer.
David May
Known for an almost ten year stay with Manchester United, David has also worked as a pundit and commentator for MUTV.
Alvin Martin
Former West Ham and England defender.
Lou Macari
Played for Celtic, Manchester United, Swindon Town and was capped 24 times by Scotland.
John Lukic
A True Goalkeeping Legend.
Matt Le Tissier
Former Southampton Legend.
Rob Lee
Played for England between 1994 and 1998, scoring twice in 21 appearances.
Mark Lawrenson
Former Match of The Day analyst who played 356 times for Liverpool.
Steve Kindon
Former Burnley, Wolves and Huddersfield Town footballer.
Alan Kennedy
Former Newcastle United, Liverpool, Sunderland and England Footballer.
Kevin Keegan OBE
Former Liverpool, Southampton, Newcastle United and England footballing Legend.
Steve Howey
Played more than 300 times in the Football and Premier Leagues.
Ian Holloway
One of the most beloved characters in English football.
Steve Hodge
Former Nottingham Forest, Leeds United, Tottenham and England Footballer.
Craig Hignett
Former Crewe Alexandra, Middlesbrough, Barnsley & Blackburn Rovers footballer.
John Hartson
Former Luton Town, Arsenal, West ham United, Wimbledon, Coventry City, Celtic, WBA and Wales International footballer.
Paul Harrison
Known as "The Rochdale Referee".
Perry Groves
Former Arsenal Footballer and supporters favourite.
Bruce Grobbelaar
Former Liverpool and Zimbabwe International goalkeeper.
Andy Gray
Former Dundee Untied, Aston Villa, Wolves, Everton, WBA, Glasgow Rangers and Scotland Striker.
Don Goodman
Former Bradford City, Sunderland and Wolverhampton Wanderers Footballer.
Barry Fry
Former Barnet, Birmingham City and Peterborough United manager, and one of football's real characters.
Paul Fletcher MBE
Former Bolton, Burnley and Blackpool footballer.
Matt Elliott
Former Torquay United, Scunthorpe United, Oxford United, Leicester City and Scotland defender.
Dion Dublin
One of England’s best-loved footballers.
Mark Crossley
English-born Wales international football goalkeeper, who plays for Chesterfield in League Two as a Player and Coach.
Tony Cottee
Former West Ham United, Everton, Leicester City and England striker.
Steve Claridge
Former Cambridge United, Birmingham City, Leicester City, Wolves and Millwall Footballer.
Tony Cascarino
Television commentator and journalist.
Steve Bull MBE
The greatest goal scorer in the history of Wolverhampton Wanderers.
John Beresford
Former Manchester City, Barnsley, Portsmouth, Southampton and Newcastle United Footballer.
Dave Bassett
Well- known for guiding Wimbledon FC to the top flight First Division in the 1980s.
John Barnes
Iconic Liverpool footballer & media personality, voted England's greatest ever left-footed player by readers of The Times.
Ron Atkinson
Big Ron himself.
Ossie Ardiles
One of the most popular players in Spurs' history.
John Aldridge
Former Newport County, Oxford United, Liverpool, Real Sociedad, Tranmere Rovers and Republic of Ireland International striker.
Gabriel “Gabby” Agbonlahor
Aston Villa's greatest goal scorer.