Neil Back is a Rugby World Cup winner and one of England’s most respected former internationals, with a career spanning nearly two decades at the highest level of the game. Known for his discipline, tactical understanding and commitment, he has translated his sporting success into leadership and business development roles, making his insights valuable to both sporting and corporate audiences.
Neil began his professional rugby journey at Nottingham RFC before joining Leicester Tigers, where he became the club’s top try scorer with 125 tries in 339 appearances. Representing England 66 times across three World Cups, he was part of the squad that lifted the Webb Ellis Cup in 2003. His career also included five caps for the British and Irish Lions, winning the 1997 Test Series in South Africa.
After retiring from playing, Neil moved into coaching with Leicester Tigers, Leeds Carnegie, Rugby Lions and Edinburgh Rugby, applying his deep understanding of performance and strategy to develop players and teams. Beyond rugby, he has built a career in the business sector, working in financial services, visual communications and co-founding an online health and fitness platform.
His personal journey includes overcoming doubts and setbacks, a theme he draws upon when speaking about resilience, teamwork and achieving goals. He has also served as a brand ambassador for leading companies and devotes time to charitable causes, including The Prince’s Trust, Midlands Air Ambulance and Footprints Conductive Education Centre.
Today, Neil combines his sporting legacy with a forward-looking approach to leadership and performance, offering audiences practical strategies drawn from his experiences on and off the field.
How can I book Neil Back for my next event?
Email neil.back@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
PepTalk are the official speaking agents for Neil Back available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Neil Back's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Neil directly.
What topics does Neil Back specialise in?
Neil Back specialises in discussing rugby, coaching, teamwork and more.
What is Neil Back's speaking style like?
Neil delivers engaging, tailored presentations with professionalism and warmth. He connects easily with audiences, blending insight, humour, and approachability, making each event enjoyable, relevant, and memorable for all attendees.
Does Neil Back offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Neil Back offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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