Synonymous with one of the world’s most celebrated sports, England Rugby legend Neil Back continued to make his mark on the face of international rugby throughout his long career.  Renowned for his passion, dedication and incredible skill on the pitch, Neil Back is a true sportsman.  His tenacity and spirit guaranteed that he was an instrumental part of England’s 2003 world cup winning side and his unwavering dedication to the sport has continually reinforced his position as one of the most recognisable and influential players that the sport has seen in recent times.

His career has seen him play for some of the most formidable sides in the game and he captained both the Leicester Tigers squad and the England team to victory.  With an incredible 18 years at the Midlands club of which 5 were spent coaching the team to success. Back played alongside fellow rugby legends such as Martin Johnson and was part of a team so successful that the 2000/01 season saw them collect trophies for the Zurich Premiership and Zurich Championship, as well as the Heineken Cup at Parc des Princes.

Playing Career:

1988 - 1990 Nottingham RFC
1990 - 2005 Leicester Tigers (339 caps) - Top try scorer in history of club with 125 tries
1994 - 2003 England (66 caps) including 3 WC's '95 (SF), '99 (QF) & '03 (Winners)
1997, 2001 and 2005 British and Irish Lions SA'97 (Series Winners), AUS'01 & NZ'05 - British & Irish Lions (5 Caps)

Coaching Career:

2003 - 2008 Leicester Tigers
2008 - 2011 Leeds Carnegie
2011 - 2012 The Rugby Football Club
2012 - 2013 Edinburgh Rugby

Neil Back

England Rugby Legend and Rugby World Cup Winner

One of the sport’s most dedicated players, Neil now uses his expertise as a leading coach, commentator, pundit and after dinner speaker. 

Synonymous with one of the world’s most celebrated sports, England Rugby legend Neil Back continued to make his mark on the face of international rugby throughout his long career.  Renowned for his passion, dedication and incredible skill on the pitch, Neil Back is a true sportsman.  His tenacity and spirit guaranteed that he was an instrumental part of England’s 2003 world cup winning side and his unwavering dedication to the sport has continually reinforced his position as one of the most recognisable and influential players that the sport has seen in recent times.

His career has seen him play for some of the most formidable sides in the game and he captained both the Leicester Tigers squad and the England team to victory.  With an incredible 18 years at the Midlands club of which 5 were spent coaching the team to success. Back played alongside fellow rugby legends such as Martin Johnson and was part of a team so successful that the 2000/01 season saw them collect trophies for the Zurich Premiership and Zurich Championship, as well as the Heineken Cup at Parc des Princes.

Playing Career:

1988 - 1990 Nottingham RFC
1990 - 2005 Leicester Tigers (339 caps) - Top try scorer in history of club with 125 tries
1994 - 2003 England (66 caps) including 3 WC's '95 (SF), '99 (QF) & '03 (Winners)
1997, 2001 and 2005 British and Irish Lions SA'97 (Series Winners), AUS'01 & NZ'05 - British & Irish Lions (5 Caps)

Coaching Career:

2003 - 2008 Leicester Tigers
2008 - 2011 Leeds Carnegie
2011 - 2012 The Rugby Football Club
2012 - 2013 Edinburgh Rugby

After Dinner Speaking:

  • Unique style of delivery to appeal to a range of audiences
  • Tailored message and passionate delivery
  • Beneficial and memorable motivation

Motivational Speaking:

  • Insight into other players and professionals
  • Polished and professional insight into his incredible journey
  • Entertaining anecdotes

"Neil was great- arrived early and was a total professional. His presentation was exactly as we had discussed- our event attendees were delighted to hear from him and to meet with him afterwards during our networking drinks. I was impressed that he stayed on and took the time to mingle and chat with our guests afterwards- he stayed until just before 6pm."

Rebecca Cleveland, ZYME Solutions

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