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Will Carling

The world's most successful rugby captain, Will steered England to memorable back-to-back Grand Slam wins in 1991, 92 & 95.

Will made history as England’s youngest-ever rugby captain at just 22 years old, becoming one of the most successful leaders the sport has ever seen. Under his captaincy, England secured back-to-back Grand Slam victories in 1991, 1992, and 1995, and he led the team to the Rugby World Cup Final before retiring in 1996.

 

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Will Carling

A defining moment of his career came in November 1993 when England secured a dramatic victory over the touring All Blacks, making Will the only England captain to lead a winning team against all the world’s major rugby-playing nations at least once.

Beyond rugby, Will has built an equally distinguished business career. After graduating from Durham University, he was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Royal Regiment of Wales before transitioning into the corporate world with a marketing role at Mobil Oil in 1988.

In 1991, he founded and became Managing Director of a company delivering motivational seminars, bringing together captains of industry with captains of sport. His expertise in leadership and high-performance strategy has made him a sought-after speaker for corporate audiences.

Will has also been a prominent figure in sports media, presenting ITV’s coverage of international rugby. Additionally, he has launched a successful sports hospitality company and established rugby coaching programmes for children under 14, nurturing the next generation of talent.

As an elite sportsman, accomplished businessman, and experienced broadcaster, Will is an engaging and insightful speaker. Book him today to inspire your audience with his lessons on leadership, teamwork, and achieving success under pressure.


 

 

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