Matt DawsonPossibly the best scrum half in the world

Matt Dawson was a scrum half and a key part of the England rugby team that won the 2003 World Cup. One of England’s most capped players of all time, he’s now as well known for his media appearances from A Question of Sport to Masterchef. As a player, Matt played over 70 times for England, and famously his pass in the dying moments of the World Cup final resulted in the kick that won the game. He also captained England and played on three Lions’ tours. Since his retirement, Matt has developed two parallel careers: in media and in business. In the former he’s a regular commenting on live matches for BT Sport and BBC 5Live. In business, Matt balances two jobs; working with commercial property company The Instant Group, and with facilities management giants Sodexo. Constantly challenging himself, Matt won his series of Celebrity Masterchef and finishing runner-up in Strictly Come Dancing. Matt applies lessons from the pitch and dressing room and combines them with his commercial knowledge to deliver messages on everything from staff engagement to leadership culture. On stage, Matt Dawson is best known for talks on Peak Performance and Leadership. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Business & Consulting, Media & Broadcasting and Sport, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Based in UK, Matt Dawson travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Matt Dawson would approach your audience.